Cast member Chris Hemsworth Poses at the Premiere of "Thor" at the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood
Cast member Chris Hemsworth poses at the premiere of "Thor" at the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood. REUTERS

Chris Hemsworth recently topped the list of People magazine's sexiest men alive. Although the "Thor" actor has been deemed one of Hollywood's biggest heartthrobs in the past few years, people have not fully consumed the concept of his being the sexiest man alive. Here are the reasons why he serves the number one rank.

1. Strong jaw

Women find men with strong jaws very masculine and handsome. However, many females also do not realize that they are subconsciously picking an ideal mate for reproduction. In a study conducted at UCLA, results showed that women who are ovulating are more attracted to masculine men, which relatively improves their offspring's chances of survival.

2. He has ideal proportions

Chris stands 6'2" tall, has a chest measurement of 48 inches, a waist of 33 inches and arms measuring 16 inches. He also has a set of six-pack abs, blue eyes and blonde hair. These are all signs of good health and masculinity, which still equate to being a perfect mate. In a study published on the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, women look at prominent cheekbones, a strong chin and several other male attributes when looking for the best partner that will result to the healthiest offspring.

3. He starred as Thor

Chris Hemsworth is mainly known for playing the role of the Norse god Thor. It was a very masculine role that catapulted his status on the silver screen and putting him on the A-list of Hollywood actors. Playing such a heroic role better defines Hemsworth as an actor and puts him in an exclusive list that women drool over.

4. He is Australian

Coming from the other side of the world is considered a plus by many women. Chris Hemsworth sexiest man alive was born in Melbourne, Australia. He shared that he vividly remembers his days at the cattle stations in the Outback. A lot of women find his accent and country ruggedness very sexy.

5. He is a family man

Hemsworth is married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky and they have three children together. It shows that he knows how to hold down a relationship as well as be a good father. Considering how many Hollywood marriages barely get to the second year or second child, Hemsworth is a godsend.

Chris Hemsworth sexiest man alive is joined by other notable hunks like Chris Pratt and Tim Tebow among others.