First off, let me tell you: this is a current list, as of May 2013. Things change, and there are perennial favourites, but as of today this is where my mind is wandering off to. Second of all, I find talent extremely attractive. Sure there are quite a few guys on here with incredible bodies, but I'm much more interested in how they make me feel. Third, you're welcome.
20. Dan Stevens {married, two kids, 30yo, 6'}
Dan is most well-known from his role on Downton Abbey, though if you haven't seen him as Edward in Sense & Sensibility (2008), you are missing out. I don't usually go for the blonde hair, blue-eyed type, but Dan is an exception. His character Matthew is quite cheesy, but he's so honorable and good and in love with Lady Mary . . . *sigh.* Downton Abbey won't be the same without him.
19. Marcus Mumford {Married, 26yo, 6'3"}
Marcus is a new addition to the list; I have been listening to "Babel" by Mumford & Sons {Grammy for album of the year 2012} in my car, and I just love his voice. He is extremely talented, and married to the gorgeous Carey Mulligan. Now that's good stuff.
18. Joseph Gordon-Levitt {single, 32, 5'10"}
JGL is adorable. I have had a little crush on him since the Third Rock From The Sun days, when he was just a kid. He's a really good actor, and sometimes the only reason I need to see a movie is because he is in it. If you haven't seen 500 Days of Summer, you need to.
17. Chris Hemsworth {married, one child, 29 yo, 6'4"}
I haven't seen much of his acting, except for the Avengers. He's pretty much the only guy on this list who is there purely for looks. And, as such, deserves a second picture:
How adorable is that? Those arms, man . . .
16. Hugh Jackman {married, 2 kids, 44yo, 6'2"}
Hugh is a great actor {have you seen his transformation in Les Misérables?}, and his singing is a serious bonus. One of the coolest things about Hugh Jackman is that he is a nice guy. There are so many jerks in Hollywood, to find someone who is actually friendly is pretty amazing. I included this picture, because I wanted to show you his wife {of 17 years!}. She isn't particularly gorgeous, but Hugh absolutely adores her. Love it.
15. Henry Cavill {single, 30 yo, 6'1"}
I had no idea who Henry was until I watched The Tudors. Oh. My. Goodness. Apparently Stephenie Meyer wanted him for Edward in the Twilight movies, but he was too old. Too bad; this guy is stunning. And in a skin-tight Superman outfit? Yes, please!
14. Justin Timberlake {married to Jessica Biel, 32 yo, 6'1"}
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| Justin with Jimmy Fallon |
13. Aaron Eckhart {single, 45 yo, 6')
I don't know what it is about Aaron, but he does it for me, ya know? Another great actor.
12. Robert Downey, Jr. {married for second time, two kids, 48 yo, 5'9"}
Who doesn't love RDJ? Iron Man 3 was awesome, and I'm very much looking forward to another Avengers. One of the coolest things about him is his past: he had a lot of trouble with drugs and alcohol, involving prison and rehab, and he has still managed to bounce back and be an amazing actor. LOVE.
11. Bradley Cooper {divorced, 38 yo, 6'1"}
Sexiest Man Alive 2011. That smile . . . and he graduated from Georgetown, and he speaks French. And he lives with his mom, because he wants to take care of her. He is my friend Melanie's #1, so I always think of her when I see him. He was incredible in Silver Linings Playbook, and he has some serious comedic chops. Good guy.
10. Matthew McConnaughey {married, 3 kids, 43yo, 6'}
Matthew is just beautiful. I have had a crush on him ever since Contact {one of my all-time favorite movies}. Those abs, that smile . . . yum.
9. Joe Manganiello {36yo, 6'5", dating model Bridget Peters}
Tall. Dark. Handsome. Need I say more?
8. Matt Bomer {partner to Simon Halls, 3 kids, 35yo, 5'11"}
So I just realized that numbers 10, 9 and 8 are all men of the "Kings of Tampa" {from Magic Mike, a show whose only redeeming quality is the eye candy}. In case you were wondering, some of the hottest men are gay. Lucky boys.
7. Darren Criss {single, 26yo, 5'8"}
Darren is the only Glee boy to make the list {the rest get honourable mentions}, mostly because he is SO. DANG. TALENTED. This boy can sing like nobody's business, but he also plays several musical instruments, and he's just dreamy. Check out this video from the "Guilty Pleasures" episode of Glee {Season 4}.
6. Colin Firth {married, 3 kids, 6'2", 52 yo}
This picture is a little cheesy, but isn't this the scene {from Pride and Prejudice, 1995} where everyone falls in love with Colin Firth/Mr. Darcy? Love.
5. Tom Chaplin {married, 34 yo, 6'2"}
As the very talented and charismatic lead singer of Keane, Tom automatically earns a spot on the list. Plus, I have seen them in concert twice, and all of them are just enchanting. And when you see and hear someone that amazing up close, it's pretty much a given that he would rank pretty high. Seriously, he's adorable. BTW, "Sea Fog" was featured on Grey's Anatomy a few weeks ago, and this is a cool mini-concert I found on YouTube.. Good stuff, I tell you.
4. Josh Duhamel {married to Fergie, expecting first child, 40 yo, 6'4"}
He's just so handsome! I just read that he has a Bachelor's degree in Biology {no wonder I like him!}, and he's fantastic in so many roles. Delightful.
3. Armie Hammer {married, 26 yo, 6'5"}
Terrible name, gorgeous man. His real name is Armand {which is a little stuffy}, but Armie? Oh well. I LOVED him as the prince in "Mirror, Mirror" and as the Winklevoss twins in "The Social Network." He's not incredibly well-known yet, but I think "The Lone Ranger" will be his breakout role. Mmmm. More, please.
2. Patrick Wilson {married, 2 kids, 39 yo, 6'1"}
I have made no secret of my love for Patrick Wilson in the past; I know I have mentioned him a couple of times. He has been at the top of my list for quite a while, and although he's down to #2, he is still AMAZING. So talented. And boy--can he sing!
1. David Tennant {married, 2 1/2 kids, 42 yo, 6'1"}
Who? Who indeed. Doctor Who, that is. Truthfully, I wouldn't have known him for anything other than his very small role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire {he plays Barty Crouch, Jr}, but then I started watching Doctor Who. And I fell in love. Is it possible to be in love with a fictional character? Probably not, but when David Tennant was replaced by Matt Smith as the Doctor, I wasn't nearly as interested in it. I watched them, because I wanted to, but I didn't feel compelled to stay up until 4am like I did with the 10th Doctor.
David is a brilliant actor, and has done a lot of Shakespeare. He is Scottish by birth, but his accents are impeccable. And he can say so much with just one look--it's incredible. My heart just gets totally drawn in by him.
Here are some pictures of the great faces he makes:
Can you tell that I'm a little bit obsessed? Yeah. It's probably unhealthy, but I just adore him.
And there you have it: the list. There are some honourable mentions:
The boys of Glee. They are all pretty darn hot.
Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith, as remnants of my high school obsession with Independence Day. Oh, yeah.
J.J. Abrams and the crew from Star Trek. Mmmmm. J.J. isn't particularly sexy, but he is my favourite director. Into Darkness was incredible.
Speaking of Star Trek Into Darkness, our friend Benedict Cumberbatch is quite delightful too.
Taye Diggs. Bald never looked so good.
The Oceans Triple-Threat: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon
And last {but certainly not least}: Tom Hiddleston {a.k.a. Loki}.
I could go on all night, but I need to finish. There's certainly enough eye candy in this post to keep anyone satisfied. Enjoy, my friends. Enjoy.
