Damson Idris: Brick by Brick The inaugural ESSENCE Sexiest Men of the Moment list has arrived, and our first May/ June cover star is Damson Idris! The Foundation of a man. He stands 6'1, with deep auburn skin and a 4K pearly smile that glistens like ultraviolet rays off charcoal mines in the deepest sands off the coast of Nigeria. Yes, it's that deep. His charm is tangible. His infectiousness is palatable. His future is limitless. We let the veil and Snowfall, as the curtain has called Franklin Saint to his highest heights. His recent NAACP Image Award win has cemented the bricks and built the house of a career that, like portraits, is developing in real-time. Make no error that this new era of Damson Idris has a Formula — One that follows the path of Hollywood greats and has us anticipating his upcoming feature film debut. But before we switch gears, let's get to know the man beyond the heartthrob. The notoriously private actor dishes on his rom-com hopes, staying in line while remaining offline, and why he thinks he's one of ESSENCE's Sexiest Men of the Moment. Our May /June on newsstands on 4/23. Read Cover Story Here: essence.com/cover-stories/da…

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