Singing sensation Beyonce and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey are named Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Female and Male of the Year. Gutsy, captivating, and not to mention gorgeous, Beyonce embodies the essence of Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Female of the Year. In spite of her success and popularity, she’s never fallen prey to the behaviors that have sent so many other starlets over the edge. That means no bitchiness, no train-wreck break-ups, no eating disorders, and no ugly fallouts with her parents. Beyonce’s always been talented and confident, but by going out on her own this year, the pop princess has shown a boldness and independence that earned her Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Female award.

Patrick Dempsey earned his place among past Fun Fearless Male’s Jon Bon Jovi, Matthew Perry, and Josh Duhamel by being a lot more than just another Hollywood heartthrob. In addition to his Dr. McDreamy good looks, Dempsey’s a talented and sensitive guy who has got serious guts. Also being honored in the February issue are Terrence Howard, Matt Dillon, Tom Welling, Jeff Probst, Matt Leinart, Thomas Hayden Church, Jesse Metcalfe, Greg Behrendt, Pharrell Williams, Brett Ratner, and Nick Lachey.

“Last year we received such an overwhelming response from our readers when we saluted all the Fun Fearless Males we love and admire,” said editor-in-chief Kate White. “We decided to do it again this year. We chose these hot guys because they’re the perfect combination of smarts, wit, talent, and good looks–traits every Cosmo girl looks for in a man.” Interview Highlights From the 2006 Fun Fearless Female and Males. Beyonce, Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Female of the Year, on her biggest risk to date: “I took a risk with acting. It was scary because it was different for me. You just always have to take risks. I always go with my gut, and it’s always right. People are scared to do that.”