On Monday, “Captain America” actor Chris Evans was named People Magazine’s “sexiest man alive” for 2022, following the title held by his Marvel co-star Paul Rudd in 2021.

Evans, who is 41 and single, said the title “feels like a weird form of humble bragging,” but he was excited to tell his biggest fan – his mother.

“My mom will be so happy,” Evans told People. “She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”

Evans’ popularity has grown over the years, from starring in one of his first television series, “Opposite S*x,” in 2000, to playing Steve Rogers/Captain America, who was dubbed “America’s @ss” in the 2019 Marvel film “Avengers: Endgame.”

Despite his many Hollywood accolades, the “Gray Man” star has dreams beyond acting, including marriage and fatherhood.

“That’s absolutely something I want,” Evans said.

“Some things you want just for you, or just for my family and my friends. The most enjoyable aspect of my career right now is feeling secure enough to take my foot off the gas. I feel like I have a bit more freedom to take time away from the industry and still find projects that will satisfy my creative appetite when I return.”

While he is not comfortable using the word “sexy” in a sentence about himself, Evans, a Boston native, is not quiet and reserved about expressing his thoughts on what makes his hometown a sexy place.

“So much history there! I love the accent. To me, the accent is home,” he said. “I love the weather. The seasons, the sports teams. But the sexiest thing about Boston … maybe our universities. We’ve got a lot of good schools. Let’s give education a plug, that’s damn sexy.”

While Evans is still getting used to his new status, the actor told People that he will remember the honor fondly when he is “old and saggy.”

“I’m lucky to be in the discussion in any capacity,” he told the magazine.