The 20 Hottest Male Celebrities in the World

When it comes to attractive men, it just so happens many of them are celebrities. Go figure. These men are actors, musicians, sportsmen, and major players in the entertainment world. Along with being exceptionally talented at their chosen profession, they also happen to be incredibly easy on the eye. This list of the hottest male celebrities features famous faces who have made their mark in their chosen field. From Aussie Thor Chris Hemsworth to former boy band member turned solo star Harry Styles, these sexy men will have your partner drooling 

1. George Clooney

We kick things off with Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney. The American actor looks like he stepped out of the Golden Age of cinema with his suave good looks. Ever since he broke out with his starring role in the hit hospital drama ER, Clooney has been a mainstay on our screens. Topping the list of TV Guide’s 2005 ’50 Sexiest Stars of All Time’ list, Clooney’s career has been marked by roles in some of the world’s biggest blockbusters. The Ocean’s Trilogy, Out of Sight, The Perfect Storm, Good Night, and Good Luck, Up in the Air, and Tomorrowland are just some of his best known releases.

He is also an accomplished director and philanthropist, working with many charities and human rights organizations. Not only does he possess movie star looks, but Clooney is a nice guy, as evident by all the good deeds he’s done, including gifting his close friends $1 million each. 

2. Bradley Cooper

People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2011 is not just a pretty face. Bradley Cooper has steadily been building a rock solid filmography over the years. After a series of roles in TV series such as Alias and Kitchen Confidential and smaller movie roles in the Wedding Crashers and Failure To Launch, The Hangover was the movie that finally put him on the map. The hit comedy opened doors for Cooper, who would go on to star in films such as The A-Team, Limitless, American Hustle, Guardians of the Galaxy, and American Sniper. Cooper’s biggest and most successful film is arguably his remake of A Star Is Born alongside Lady Gaga. A critical and commercial smash, the film won a stack of awards and also proved Cooper is not only a handsome leading man but a decent director. 

3. Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill is the ultimate nerd boyfriend. As well as being seriously ripped, the Hollywood hunk is also an avid gamer. Not just video games either, with Cavill a huge fan of tabletop games such as Warhammer 40,000. While best known for playing Superman, Cavill has quite a varied filmography. Surprisingly for someone who has been acting for over two decades, Cavill hasn’t been in that many films. Some of his top picks include Immortals, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and Mission Impossible – Fallout. His most recent success has been found with The Witcher, an adaptation of the fantasy book series. 

4. Zac Efron

Although he is only in his early 30s, it feels like Zac Efron has been around a lot longer. The American beefcake first found success as a teenager with the High School Musical films. A teen heartthrob, Efron quickly got used to screaming fans following him around. He soon transferred his success as a teen into an adult actor with a string of highly rated performances. His most recent work has been focused on his love for nature and the unknown. He released the engaging travel series Down To Earth With Zac Efron and sold his LA pad and moved to Australia. While in the land down under he has been involved in several local projects and is often seen living the simple life in the seaside town of Byron Bay. 

5. Hugh Jackman

Rugged Aussie male actor Hugh Jackman is a decorated actor best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men films. The role required Jackman to get jacked and led to him being named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2008. Incredibly, Jackman was 40 when he received the award, making him one of the oldest recipients.

Not only can Jackman act, but he can sing and dance. A triple threat on all fronts, Jackson’s career has involved a procession of big-budget hits and spectacular Broadway shows. Along with The X-Men and Wolverine films, Jackman has starred in Baz Luhrmann’s period drama Australia, crime thriller Prisoners, classic musical Les Misérables, and animated flick Happy Feet. His on-stage performances in hit musicals The Boy From Oz and The Music Man have also received rave recognition from critics. 

6. Brad Pitt

There isn’t much Brad Pitt hasn’t done. A staple of the big screen for over 30 years, the much loved male celebrity still looks amazing for his age. His acting career is littered with hits (the Ocean’s Trilogy, Seven, World War Z, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and he’s won a stack of acting awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Pitt has been named the ‘Sexiest Man in the World’ by multiple publications and it’s easy to see why. The man oozes sex appeal and his piercing blue eyes are to die for. The long list of leading ladies to fall for his charm also heightens his position as a sex symbol. Along with marrying both Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, Pitt has also dated Gwyneth Paltrow, Juliette Lewis, Thandie Newton, and most recently German model Nicole Poturalski.

7. Robert Downey Jr

Here is one of those rare actors who has managed to overcome their demons and have a successful movie career. During the 80s Robert Downey Jr was part of the Brat Pack, a group of young actors who often appeared together in films and were seen as the future of Hollywood. While things started off well for the attractive Downey Jr, drug problems and a series of arrests saw his star fading during the 90s. 

After several years away from acting, Downey Jr returned in the early 00s. His first most notable leading role was in the detective flick Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. This led to further roles in A Scanner Darkly and Zodiac before his portrayal of Tony Stark in Iron Man kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turned him into one of Hollywood’s top stars. The film re-established his career and turned him into one of the world’s sexiest men again. 

8. Jason Momoa

Khal Drogo is one sexy mother fucker. The hulking Jason Momoa is a beast of a man famed for his long locks, sculptured beard, and muscular appearance. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Momoa got his big break acting in Game of Thrones. Although his role only lasted one season, it got the big man noticed, with Momoa soon cast as Aquaman in a big-budget take on the famous DC character. The past decade has seen the man-mountain star in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Dune, and action flicks Braven and Sweet Girl. He’s also appeared in the TV series The Red Road and See and has been cast as the bad guy in the upcoming tenth Fast and Furious movie.

9. Chris Hemsworth

The golden locked Thor is the ultimate role for Aussie Chris Hemsworth. Not only does he resemble the brooding God of Thunder, but he embodies his personality with his charming swagger. Hemsworth has had a meteoric rise since first appearing on the Australian soap Home and Away. Along with playing Thor, Hemsworth has appeared in the remake of the 80s classic Red Dawn, whale chasing epic In the Heart of the Sea, action thriller Extraction, and Men in Black: International, the fourth film in the science fiction franchise. 

As well as acting, Hemsworth is really into fitness, as evident by his six-pack. He has been a part of Disney fitness doco Limitless With Chris Hemsworth and released his own fitness app Centr. The app features everything you need to become fit and healthy, with Hemsworth and a team of professionals combining their knowledge so you can “train, eat and live better.”

10. Matthew McConaughey

 

Alright, alright, alright. Texan Matthew McConaughey has been highlighted as one of the hottest male celebrities since his breakout role in Dazed and Confused. The weed-loving actor was building a successful career in the 90s with films such as A Time To Kill, Contact, and Amistad before things took a turn for the worse. Thanks to his good looks and heart-melting smile, McConaughey found himself typecast in romantic comedies. Unable to find meaty roles, McConaughey spent a couple of years in the acting wilderness before slowly making his return with a number of independent movies. Killer Joe and Mud led to a small cameo in Magic Mike before his Oscar-winning turn in Dallas Buyers Club. After the Academy Award, everybody wanted a piece of McConaughey, with the bongo player appearing in the gothic TV drama True Detective, Christopher Nolan’s science fiction mind-bender Interstellar, and Guy Ritchie’s crime caper The Gentlemen. 

11. Harry Styles

It’s not just actors that make it onto this list of hottest male celebrities. The one time member of the boy band One Direction, Harry Styles, has managed to forge a successful solo career since striking out on his own. The English singer has had massive success with singles Sign of the Times, Watermelon Sugar, Falling, and As It Was. Not content with being a pop singer, Styles has also ventured into acting, appearing in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and having a cameo in Marvel movie Eternals. 

Styles used to live in Los Angeles but became disillusioned with the city and returned to London. The dress-wearing singer has had a number of high-profile relationships, having been linked to Taylor Swift and dated model Camille Rowe. He is currently dating Olvia Wilde, and despite their ten-year age gap, the pair seem to really be in love. How sweet.

12. Robert Pattinson

Another Brit, Robert Pattinson is currently riding high from the success of The Batman. While most couldn’t picture the Twilight actor in the role of the Dark Knight, he has somehow managed to make the character his own. Along with playing a superhero and a vampire, Pattinson has featured in a number of diverse movies during his career. He is in David Cronenberg’s strange drama Cosmopolis, post-apocalyptic actioner The Rover, crime thriller Good Time, and the reality-warping Tenet. 

While he might not have the Hollywood looks of a Johnny Depp or Richard Gere, there is something about Pattinson that gets the ladies excited. And according to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, Pattison is ‘The Most Handsome in the World’ with a ratio of 92.15%. In other words, he is considered an absolute stunner. 

13. Timothee Chalamet

Part of the new breed of actors taking the world by storm, Timothee Chalamet certainly has an aura about him. Fluent in French, the American actor is known for his strong jawline, androgynous look, and keen fashion sense, which has seen him hailed as a modern day pinup. While easy on the eye, Chalamet is also extremely talented. Although he has only starred in a handful of films, his performances speak for themselves. Coming of age dramas Call Me By My Name and Hot Summer Nights rocketed him into stardom. Roles in Lady Bird, The French Dispatch, and Dune have solidified his status as one of the next big things. 

As well as his on-camera work, Chalamet is getting it done outside of the movies. He became an ambassador for the fashion label, Cartier, in 2021 and also designed a hoodie alongside Haider Ackermann, with all proceeds from the sales of the item going to the French organization Afghanistan Libre, which is centered around preserving the rights of women in Afghanistan. So not only is he hot, but Chalamet is also a nice guy doing nice guy things. 

14. Michael B Jordan

It’s strange to think Wallace from the first season of The Wire grew up to be Michael B Jordan. One of the actor’s earliest roles set him up for future success that has seen Jordan become one of the most in-demand actors on the planet. He had a major role on another TV series, Friday Night Lights, before his breakthrough in the film Fruitvale Station in 2013. Since then he’s appeared as the son of Apollo Creed in two Rocky spin-offs (with a third on the way), a Marvel baddie in Black Panther, and the Human Torch in the terrible remake of The Fantastic Four. Jordon lives a fairly private life and is currently dating model Lori Harvey, the daughter of comedian and TV host Steve Harvey.

15. Ryan Gosling

Similar to George Clooney, Ryan Gosling has an old Hollywood appeal. Suave and sophisticated, the former child star got his start on The Mickey Mouse Club. Appearing in a couple of independent films, Gosling became the toast of the town after the release of the romantic drama The Notebook in 2003. Although his body of work is relatively small for someone who has been around for so long, he often stars in must see movies, such as Drive, Only God Forgives, The Nice Guys, La La Land, and Blade Runner 2049.

The handsome lad has also had a string of high-profile Hollywood romances. He has dated Sandra Bullock, Rachel McAdams, and Blake Lively and has been in a relationship with Eva Mendes since 2011. The couple has two children and is the definition of an attractive couple. 

16. Idris Elba

The next James Bond (maybe) oozes sexuality and is one of the best actors on the planet. Making his name on The Wire, Idris Elba’s career is full of rich and diverse roles. On the small screen he has appeared in the dark detective drama Luthor, comedy-drama In the Long Run, and hilarious Netflix Original Turn Up Charlie. While his television and streaming credits are fantastic, Elba has also done the business on the big screen. The Losers, RocknRolla, Prometheus, Molly’s Game, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, and The Suicide Squad are just a few of his best-received films. 

As well as acting, Elba is a top-notch DJ who has partied at all the big clubs across Europe. He recently released a collaborative EP with Aussie indie act Lime Cordial. The Arsenal supporter has also been involved with several documentaries and has dedicated his time to many different charity organizations. 

17. Paul Rudd

The man that never ages. Despite being in his 50s, Rudd doesn’t look a day over 30. This has helped him retain his spot on the list of the world’s sexiest men year after year. In fact, he was even named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2021, which is a hell of an achievement. When he’s not making grown men jealous with his good looks, Rudd is starring in hit TV series, blockbuster films, or appearing on talk shows where he always provides the laughs. 

Rudd’s diverse career has seen him feature in all manner of genres. He has appeared in the horror Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, comedies such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Knocked Up, and I, Love You Man, the sci-fi movie Mute, animated flick Sausage Party and as Ant-Man in a slew of Marvel pictures. He is also involved with a number of charities and owns a candy store with Jeffery Dean Morgan which they purchased after the previous owner, a good friend of theirs, suddenly passed away. 

18. Kumail Nanjiani

Since bulking up for his role in Marvel flick Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani has become a sex symbol for nerds across the globe. The comedian and actor has a solid filmography and is best known for his role as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. He has also appeared in a guest capacity on numerous TV shows while showcasing his acting skill in movies such as The Big Sick, Stuber, and The Lovebirds. 

Outside of acting, Nanjiani is a big video game fan and has lent his voice to several big-budget games, including Mass Effect: Andromeda and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. 

19. Jacob Elordi

Another young heartthrob making his presence felt in Hollywood is Australian actor Jacob Elordi. Looking like he just stepped off a fashion runway, Elordi, in the words of my girlfriend, is “super hot.” Although in the infancy of his career, Elordi is already making noise. He got his start in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth and has appeared in both its sequels. He is also in the romantic drama 2 Hearts and much delayed erotic thriller Deep Water with Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. But Elordi’s biggest role to date is as the sociopath Nate Jacobs in the teen drama Euphoria. He is one of the evilest characters on television and it will be interesting to see if the show gives him a redemptive arch in session three. 

20. Jake Gyllenhaal

While his reputation took a battering from Taylor Swift fans recently, Jake Gyllenhaal remains an attractive leading man. He’s naturally good looking with his styled hair and chiseled abs. As well as his appearance, Gyllenhal is also a great actor. His career is dotted with hits, from the indie drama Donnie Darko and homosexual drama Brokeback Mountain to police drama End of Watch and superhero flick Spider-Man: Far From Home. 

He has a career many would be jealous of and continues to choose interesting roles that showcase his talent.