Kate Upton is People magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive.

The model-actress has won the award the inaugural People Magazine Awards Thursday.

"I'm so so sorry to my 18-year-old brother," Kate said.

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"This is such an honor to me because sexy to me means someone who's confident and happy," she told the audience when she accepted the award.

Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane presented her the award.

"There are a lot of reasons why Kate is sexy. Style, career, achievements, sense of humor, personality - oh and did I mention her... looks?," the hunky actor said of Upton.

Kate looked resplendent in the black leather top she wore partnered with a large belt and black leather pencil skirt. The 22-year-old's already chic attire is glittered all the more with her gold accessories and matching pumps.

The event was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA and was hosted by Nick Cannon. Among those honored were Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Hart, Lisa Kudrow, Jon Hamm, Karlie Kloss, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Keaton, Gwen Stefani, Chloe Moretz, Kate Hudson and Jimmy Fallon.

Gwen, Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams and 5 Seconds of Summer, meanwhile, enlivened and brightened the occasion with their performances.

Here's the complete list of the winners of the 2014 People Magazine Awards:

Sexiest Woman Alive: Kate Upton

Comedy Star of the Year: Kevin Hart

TV Performance of the Year, Actress: Lisa Kudrow on "The Comeback"

TV Performance of the Year, Actor: Jon Hamm on "Mad Men"

Model of the Year: Karlie Kloss

Next Generation Star: Chloe Moretz

Celebrity Role Model of the Year: Kate Hudson

Talk Show Host of the Year: Jimmy Fallon

Movie Performance of the Year, Actress: Jennifer Aniston in "Cake"

Movie Performance of the Year, Actor: Michael Keaton in "Birdman"

Style Icon of the Year: Gwen Stefani

Breakout Star of the Year: Billy Eichner

TV Couple of the Year: Mindy Kaling and Chris Messina on "The Mindy Project"

Hero of the Year: Nora Sandigo

Cover of the Year: Robin Williams

Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez

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