Hollywood is full of hot men, and in fact, being extremely good looking is pretty much a requirement these days just to get your foot in the door. Some definitely rank better than others though.
In this list, we’ve compiled our picks for the 75 hottest male celebrities in Hollywood, starting with the least attractive and ending with the sexiest guy there is.
While many of these picks are your classic teenage heartthrobs from shows like Supernatural, or The Vampire Diaries, there are also a lot of older celebrities on the list as well. When it comes to being hot, there is no denying that some men definitely age like fine wine. There’s nothing wrong with that!
While a lot of this is up to personal taste, everyone has that one celebrity that they just can’t stop dreaming about.
Sorry boyfriends and husbands out there, if Brad Pitt walks in the door, you better believe we’re going to notice. After all, it doesn’t hurt to look, right?
Anyway, without further ado, let’s begin. Number 75 on our list…
75. Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo originally made his name starring in films like 13 Going on 30, Zodiac, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. However, people really started noticing his sex appeal after he began landing roles in Marvel superhero movies. He played the Incredible Hulk in the franchise.
74. Tyler Hoechlin
After starring in Road To Perdition, Tyler Hoechlin went on to land a role in popular TV series 7th Heaven where he played Martin Brewer between 2003 and 2007. You might also know him from the show Teen Wolf.
73. Matt Damon
Matt Damon is one of the highest grossing actors of all time, and for good reason. From his role in Good Will Hunting where he first gained prominence, to his as lead part as Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise, Damon has shown a lot of versatility over the years.
72. Enrique Iglesias
Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias was one of the biggest names in music back in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Growing up, teenage girls from all over the world fell in love with him and his smooth Latin style.
71. Chad Michael Murray
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor who is probably most known for his role in the TV series One Tree Hill where he played Lucas Scott from 2003 to 2012. He has also starred in movies like Freaky Friday, and A Cinderella Story.
70. Dwayne Johnson
You probably know him by his stage name “The Rock”. Although professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson first got his start in WWE, he has since gone on to become a staple in action movies. His most successful role has been as Luke Hobbs in The Fast and the Furious franchise.
69. Harry Styles
Harry Styles is an English singer-songwriter who got his start on the TV singing competition The X Factor. While he got terminated early on, eventually they brought him back and he became part of the boy band One Direction. The band has had several chart-topping hits over the years.
68. Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson is an actor who has had several minor roles in the past, but he really became famous when he scored the lead role of Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games franchise. His performances in the various Hunger Games films have won him MTV movie awards and a People’s Choice award.
67. Tom Welling
Tom Welling is a model and actor who is most well known for his role in the TV series Smallville. From 2001 to 2012 he starred in the superhero drama series as Clark Kent, aka Superman. He has also been in several movies like Cheaper By The Dozen and The Fog.
66. Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor who everyone likely knows from the vampiric HBO show True Blood. He played the role of vampire Eric Northman. He also had a lead role in the movie The Legend of Tarzan, where he starred as none other than Tarzan.
65. Joseph Morgan
Joseph Morgan is a British actor. He played the role of Klaus on The CW series The Vampire Diaries. He also starred as Klaus in The Originals, the spinoff of the vampiric series.
64. Shawn Mendes
You might know this Canadian model, singer, songwriter from Vine. Shawn Mendes got his start by posting short song covers on the video sharing platform back in 2013. After his online popularity skyrocketed, Mendes got picked up by Island Records. He has since released three full-length albums and completed a number of world tours.
63. Charlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam is most often recognized from his role in FX series Sons of Anarchy where he played the part of Jax. Although he is not actually in a motorcycle gang in real life, he looks like he could be. Hunnam has since moved on to acting in movies with roles in flicks like The Lost City of Z and King Arthur.
62. Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield was born in Los Angeles and raised in Epsom, England. While he began his career on the UK stage and in British television, he gained worldwide recognition back in 2012 when he starred in US film The Amazing Spider-Man. He played the part of Spider-Man.
61. Scott Eastwood
Scott Eastwood has starred in a long list of movies, most recently Pacific Rim: Uprising, and The Fate of the Furious. He got his good looks from his dad, Clint Eastwood, and his mother Jacelyn Reeves.
60. Wentworth Miller
Wentworth Miller got his big break in the hit TV series Prison Break. He starred as the character Michael J Scofield. In the series, Scofield was attempting to break his brother out of prison. Miller also now has a regular role in The CW superhero series The Flash.
59. Mark Wahlberg
While Mark Wahlberg started as a rapper going by the stage name Marky Mark, he now mainly does movies. Once he started doing action flicks like The Italian Job, The Departed, and The Fighter he really buffed up big time. He also now has a lead role in the Transformers franchise.
58. Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is one of the most well-known faces in Hollywood. He is both an actor and a producer and has starred in movies like The Wedding Planner and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. For a while, he mostly did romantic comedies, but he has since expanded his wheelhouse with roles in action sci-fi movies such as Interstellar.
57. Ashton Kutcher
Ever since his part as Kelso in That 70’s Show on Fox, Ashton Kutcher’s career has literally blown up. He is one of the biggest names out there. From comedies like Dude Where’s My Car, to serious sci-fi flicks like The Butterfly Effect, Kutcher has played a wide range of roles. Now he spends a lot of his time as a venture capitalist, investing in movies and other businesses.
56. Josh Duhamel
Former fashion model Josh Duhamel now mainly focuses on acting. He has starred in the daytime soap opera All My Children, as well as the casino television series Las Vegas. You might also recognize him from the Call of Duty video games, or the Transformers franchise where he played one of the protagonists.
55. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt started young as a child actor in movies like A River Runs Through It back in 1992. After that, he moved on to land a long-running part in TV series 3rd Rock From The Sun. He is now 38-years-old, in his prime, and landing movie roles left and right.
54. John Stamos
John Stamos first gained fame for his role on the TV series General Hospital. He played the part of Blackie Parrish. He also had a role in the popular series Full House for many years. He is now currently working as a producer for Netflix series Fuller House.
53. Stephen Amell
Canadian actor Stephen Amell is mostly known for playing the role of Oliver Queen aka “Green Arrow” on The CW series Arrow. He has done a few movies too though such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He has also made numerous appearances in WWE wrestling matches, plus he was a contestant on the TV show American Ninja Warrior.
52. Colton Haynes
Most people know Colton Haynes from the MTV series Teen Wolf where he acted as Jackson Whittemore. He also has a part on Arrow. He plays Roy Harper aka “Arsenal”.
51. Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik is an English singer and songwriter who made a name for himself on the British version of X Factor. He became part of the boy band One Direction with several of the other contestants. His debut studio album that he released in 2016 is doing quite well also.
50. Jared Leto
Jared Leto started his career in television on the series My So-Called Life. He later went on to star in movies like American Psycho and Requiem For A Dream. He also has a blossoming music career with the band 30 Seconds To Mars. He is their lead vocalist, songwriter, and plays several different instruments.
49. Chace Crawford
Chace Crawford became famous for his role on the teen drama Gossip Girl. However, he has since starred in a bunch of movies as well. You may recognize from films like What To Expect When You’re Expecting and The Covenant.
48. Shemar Moore
Former American fashion model turned actor Shemar Moore has got a great body. It has helped him to land roles on shows like The Young and the Restless in the 90s and more recently the series Criminal Minds where he plays investigator Derek Morgan.
47. Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy is an English actor who has been in dozens of films over the years including Black Hawk Down, Star Trek: Nemesis, and more recently The Revenant. He also starred as Mad Max in Mad Max: Fury Road. He has done plenty of TV as well with roles in Band Of Brothers, Wuthering Heights, and Peaky Blinders.
46. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one of the most well-known actors out there and he has aged pretty well over the years. From Top Gun back in the 80s to Jack Reacher and Oblivion in 2012 and 2013, Cruise hasn’t changed a bit. He is still delivering stellar performances and looking great in the process.
45. Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender has an Irish-German background. He made his debut as a movie actor in the film 300 where he played a Spartan warrior. He has since gone on to act in several more big-name flicks like Inglourious Basterds, Alien: Covenant, and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
44. James McAvoy
James McAvoy is a Scottish actor most famous for his work in films like The Chronicles of Narnia, Wanted, and now the X-men franchise. He plays Professor Charles Xavier. He also received critical acclaim for his acting in the M. Night Shyamalan’s film Split.
43. George Clooney
Actor and producer George Clooney has aged like a fine wine. He has only become more distinguished with time. Over the years he has received several awards for his roles in films like Syriana, and for co-producing the movie Argo. In 2009, Time magazine named him as one of the Top 100 “Most Influential People In The World”.
42. Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas started his career as an actor when he was just 7-years-old. A few years later at the age of 10, he released his first single as a singer which caught the attention of record executives. He then formed the band The Jonas Brothers with a few of his siblings and that’s when his career really took off.
41. Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston started his career acting in West End theater productions in London. He has since appeared in movies like War Horse, and Deep Blue Sea. However, his fame really grew once he joined the Marvel Universe starring in several superhero movies as Loki.
40. Theo James
English actor, producer, and model Theo James is popular for starring in The Divergent Series, which includes three films in total. He played the role of Tobias “Four” Eaton. You might also recognize him from the Netflix series How It Ends.
39. Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill is a British Actor who became a household name after his performances in the DC superhero films. He starred as Superman. He also had a lead part in the new Mission Impossible movie, Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
38. Christian Bale
Much loved English-American actor Christian Bale is most well known from his role in the Batman movies — Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. However, before that, he also had lead roles in classics like American Psycho and The Machinist.
37. Dave Franco
Dave Franco got his start as an actor with supporting roles in films such as Superbad. However, his breakthrough moment was when he landed a lead part in the TV series Scrubs. This got him a lot of attention. Pretty soon afterward, he landed a lead part in the film 21 Jump Street, and his career has been taking off dramatically ever since.
36. Justin Timberlake
Singer Justin Timberlake first became famous as a member of boy band NSYNC. However, after the band broke up, Timberlake’s solo career really took off with a number of chart-topping hits. He has dabbled in acting as well and landed big roles in movies like Friends With Benefits, and The Social Network.
35. Jamie Dornan
Jamie Dornan is an Irish actor and musician who began his career playing the part of Sheriff Graham Humbert in the TV series Once Upon a Time. He has since starred in the series The Fall, as well as all three of the 50 Shades of Grey movies which is what really built his credibility as a sex symbol.
34. Jared Padalecki
You probably know Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester from the popular TV show Supernatural. He has also appeared on Gilmore Girls and has had roles in the movies New York Minute, and House of Wax.
33. Jude Law
Jude Law first became famous after starring in the movie The Talented Mr. Ripley back in 1999. He has since gone on to star in dozens of blockbuster films. Law’s most recent part was in the movie Captain Marvel.
32. Colin Farrell
After starring in BBC drama Ballykissangel in the late ’90s, Colin Farrel landed his first movie role — a part in The War Zone. He has since made appearances in several classic flicks… Movies like Minority Report, Daredevil, and more recently the HBO series True Detective.
31. Ewan McGregor
It’s likely you recognize Scottish actor Ewan McGregor from his parts in the Trainspotting movies. He has also starred in The Ghost Writer, Angels and Demons, and Beauty and the Beast. Ewan McGregor is one of the most influential British actors of all times.
30. Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey is the American actor who played Derek Shepherd, the neurosurgeon in Grey’s Anatomy. He has also starred in several movies such as Bridget Jones’s Baby and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. In addition to acting, Dempsey is a racing driver and has participated in several events like the Baja 1000 Off-Road race.
29. Dylan O’Brien
Thanks to The Maze Runner movie series, Dylan O’Brien has become a very recognizable figure. He plays the part of Thomas. O’Brien also has acted in the MTV series Teen Wolf, and movies such as Deepwater Horizon.
28. Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer originally gained recognition from his role in NBC TV series Chuck which he starred in from 2007-2009. Afterward, he took a long-running part in the series White Collar. He has acted in various movies along the way as well. You can see him in films such as The Nice Guys, and Walking Out.
27. Taylor Lautner
Ever since his role in The Twilight Saga, Taylor Lautner has become a teenage heartthrob. He played the part of Jacob Black. He also currently stars in the BBC sitcom Cuckoo.
26. Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt has come a long way since his original role on the series Parks and Recreation which first made him famous. He is now Hollywood’s new action movie hero and has certainly buffed up a lot. With recent leading roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, his TV days are now well in the past.
25. Alex Pettyfer
Alex Pettyfer is the English actor from the 2006 movie Stormbreaker. He has since had parts in some other films too. You might have seen him in I Am Number Four, Magic Mike, The Butler, or the 2014 romantic drama movie Endless Love.
24. Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom’s original breakaway part was in the Lord of the Rings series where he played Legolas. He played Legolas again in The Hobbit series as well. In addition, he starred in Pirates of the Caribbean series as Will Turner and in the movie Troy as Paris.
23. Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler is a Scottish singer, musician, actor, and producer. He does it all. He starred in the classic James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997, followed by Tales of the Mummy, and Dracula in 2000. More recently he has been working on the How To Train Your Dragon animated films.
22. James Dean
James Dean is an American cultural icon. Born in 1931, Dean lived just 24 short years until his death in 1955. He is known for starring in the movie Rebel Without A Cause, a role that established his place forever as a symbol of teenage disillusionment.
21. Heath Ledger
Australian actor Heath Ledger first gained fame when he starred in the movie 10 Thing I Hate About You. He later went on to star in several big flicks like Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight, and Casanova. Tragically, Ledger passed away in 2008 due to a prescription drug overdose just as his career was really taking off.
20. Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal is probably most frequently recognized from his parts in the movies Jarrhead, Proof, and Brokeback Mountain. Although, many people also may know him from his more recent role in Nightcrawler. He played the part of Louis Stringer, an ambulance chaser and photographer.
19. Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. had a very successful acting career when he was young with movies like Less Than Zero in 1987 and Chaplin in 1992. However, his life subsequently fell apart for many years due to substance abuse. He made a resurgence in middle age though and has now continued on to become the highest grossing box office star of all times. You probably recognize him as the superhero Iron Man, from the Marvel Comics Universe.
18. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor that gained international fame for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. In fact, he currently holds the Guinness World Record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero” since he has been in the franchise since the year 2000. He has also starred in plenty of other great movies as well like The Prestige, Van Helsing, and The Greatest Showman.
17. Adam Levine
Adam Levine is a singer-songwriter who originally became famous as the lead singer in pop rock band Maroon 5. However, he has since gone on to become one of the biggest faces in television too. He is a judge and coach on the singing competition series The Voice.
16. Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling has been acting since he was a kid. He started on Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse club, then moved onto other shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark and Goosebumps. As an adult, he cemented his position in the hearts of young woman forever when he starred in the movie The Notebook.
15. Chris Pine
Chris Pine is an American actor who first debuted in The Princess Diaries 2 where he played the role of Lord Devereaux. Since then, he has starred in several big films. You can see him in movies such as Wonder Woman, A Wrinkle In Time, and Outlaw King.
14. Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper has one of the most lovable faces in Hollywood. He got his start starring in the TV series Sex and the City. However, his career really started to blossom after starring in the movies The Hangover, and Limitless. Limitless was even converted into a popular TV series recently.
13. David Beckham
Women love retired English professional footballer David Beckham. As one of the most famous and highly paid soccer players in the world, he has certainly made good use of the attention. At the pinnacle of his career in 2013, it is said that Beckham was raking in over $50 million a year.
12. Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds has always been a well-known actor, but even more so since starring as the lead character in the Deadpool movies. He plays the role perfectly. In the past, he has also starred in several other popular movies like Van Wilder, The Proposal, and Green Lantern.
11. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most critically acclaimed actors on the planet. He can be seen in the movies Catch Me If You Can, Titanic, and The Wolf of Wall Street, just to name a few. Leonardo DiCaprio also has a philanthropic side. He is an ardent environmentalist.
10. Johnny Depp
Every woman has had a crush on Johnny Depp at some point. He has scored so many great movie parts over the years that he has totally excelled at. From his role in Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street to his long-running role as Captain Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp is a top-notch actor.
9. Brad Pitt
No hottest male celebrities list would be complete if it didn’t include Brad Pitt. People have loved him for years, but his role in the movie Fight Club really cemented his position as one of the sexiest actors in Hollywood. He got so ripped for that movie!
8. Ian Somerhalder
Actor Ian Somerhalder first made a name for himself on the TV series Lost where he played the character of Boone Carlyle. He really gained his hottest celebrity credibility though by starring in the series The Vampire Diaries. His character on that show was Damon Salvatore.
7. Liam Hemsworth
Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor who was relatively unknown until he landed a part in the Hunger Games film series. He played the part of Gale Hawthorne. Before that, he was an Australian soap opera (Neighbors) and children’s series star (The Elephant Princess).
6. Chris Evans
Chris Evans got super famous when he landed the role of Captain America in the Marvel movies. He has since landed a lot of other really awesome additional roles in other movies too such as Snowpiercer, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World where he played the part of Lucas Lee.
5. Jensen Ackles
Most people know Jensen Ackles from his role in Supernatural. He played the character Dean Winchester. However, a large portion of his fans also love him because of his role in the series Days of Our Lives. He starred as Eric Brady. He was also in the movie My Bloody Valentine.
4. James Franco
In addition to being a talented actor, James Franco also totally won in the looks department. A couple of films you should check him out in are the movies Pineapple Express, Eat Pray Love, and Disaster Artist. There is a reason this actor has developed a huge fan base over the years.
3. Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum made his first big-time film debut in the movie Coach Carter. Although, the movie that really put him on the map was the romantic dance film Step Up where he played the role of Tyler Gage. More recently, he starred in both of the G.I. Joe movies, as well as the Quentin Tarantino movie The Hateful Eight.
2. Chris Hemsworth
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth earns a slightly higher spot on our list than his younger brother Liam. However, they both make the top ten! Chris Hemsworth is most well known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has starred in seven Marvel movies so far, starting with Thor, and ending with his most recent flick, Avengers: Endgame.
1. Zac Efron
Number one on our list of hottest male celebrities has to be Zac Efron. He is just so dreamy! Efron gained prominence in the late 2000s through his work in the High School Musical franchise where he played the part of Troy Bolton. He has also starred in other movies such as Hairspray, Baywatch, and The Greatest Showman.
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Honorary Pick: Pierce Brosnan
