Jon Hamm Named Hasty Pudding's 2025 Man of the Year

Actor Jon Hamm, renowned for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men, has been named the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. This accolade will be presented on January 31 during a celebratory roast, after which Hamm is set to enjoy the troupe's latest production, "101 Damnations." Producer Willow Woodward humorously commented, "Let's hope our roast doesn't give him any heart palpitations—he's had enough drama with that," referencing the dramatic fate of Hamm's character in the series Landman.

Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, established in 1844, is lauded as the world's third-oldest active theatrical organization. The group honors individuals who have significantly influenced the entertainment industry. Jon Hamm's selection highlights his diverse and acclaimed career, spanning film and television, as well as his continued impact through roles such as Sheriff Roy Tillman in the FX series Fargo and performances on Saturday Night Live.

Past recipients of the Man of the Year award include Barry Keoghan in 2024, Bob Odenkirk in 2023, and Jason Bateman in 2022. Alongside the Man of the Year prize, the Woman of the Year Award will be announced on February 6, continuing the tradition that began in 1951. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)