April 17, 2025 | Peter Kinney

The Most Handsome Men In Show Business (Ranked)


Faces Of Fame

These 22 guys are the ultimate mix of talent and striking looks in the entertainment world. You may have seen these faces on billboards and movie posters, but do you know how far they’ve come in the entertainment industry? 

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22. Gerard Butler

This man might be known for his acting talent, but his rugged good looks cannot be ignored. His workout, called the “300 Workout”, is designed to build muscle and endurance. Butler has worked in action movies entitled Law Abiding Citizen (2009) and Olympus Has Fallen (2013).

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21. Orlando Bloom

Bloom’s first big movie role was playing a “rent boy” in Wilde (1997), but he truly became a household name as Legolas, the elven prince, in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003). He is currently engaged with the pop singing sensation Katy Perry.

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21. Orlando Bloom (Cont.)

It was on April 2, 2014, that he was elected to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and why not? Also, apart from acting, Orlando Bloom has been involved in many philanthropic efforts and was even appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.

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20. Brad Pitt

This stylish American actor and film producer was born in 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Pitt is also the co-founder of Plan B Entertainment, which has produced many critically acclaimed movies. One of which is the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave

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20. Brad Pitt (Cont.)

Brad Pitt kicked off his acting career by appearing in guest spots on TV, including a role in the soap opera Dallas in 1987. A couple of his most loved films are Se7en (1995), A River Runs Through It (1992), and Interview with the Vampire (1994).

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20. Brad Pitt (Cont.)

The actor snagged two Golden Globe Awards: one for Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and another for Best Supporting Actor for 12 Monkeys. But of course, we all know that he is cited as one of the world’s most attractive men.

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19. Tom Hardy

Hardy grew up in East Sheen, London. His mom, Elizabeth Anne, was an artist, and his dad, Edward “Chips” Hardy, worked as a writer. This man was married to Sarah Ward from 1999 to 2004. He later got a divorce and hitched up with actress Charlotte Riley in 2014.

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19. Tom Hardy (Cont.)

It is said that Hardy participated in a male modeling competition in 1998 on The Big Breakfast. He won the title of “Model of the Year”, and that was how it all began. Then came Tom Hardy’s 2001 film debut with Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down.

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18. Chris Evans

Here comes everyone’s favorite, “Captain America”.  Evans developed an interest in acting at a young age and participated in school plays and community theater. When it comes to Fantastic Four, Evans gained popularity for his portrayal of Johnny Storm.

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18. Chris Evans (Cont.)

In 2014, Evans jumped into directing with the romantic drama Before We Go, where he also acted alongside Alice Eve. A fun fact about this man is that he had a huge childhood crush on actress Sandra Bullock after seeing her in the film Speed.

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17. Zac Efron

How could you possibly say you’ve never seen this beautiful face before? Before his film career started off, Zac Efron had guest roles on TV shows FireflyER, and The Guardian. He was also a part of the WB series titled Summerland (2004–2005). 

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17. Zac Efron (Cont.)

He played the famous role of Troy Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical (2006), which became a cultural phenomenon. The craze it received literally brought in two sequels: (2007) High School Musical 2 and (2008) High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

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16. Jason Momoa

Momoa shot to fame worldwide for his role as Khal Drogo in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2012). During his audition, he even performed a Haka, which is a traditional Māori dance. Momoa also starred in Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009) and Fast X (2023).

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16. Jason Momoa (Cont.)

About his physique, he stands tall at around 6 feet 4 inches and is recognized for his muscular build and long hair. In 2011, Momoa was honored with the Male Rising Star Award at the CinemaCon, which celebrates emerging talent in the film industry.

Jason MomoaGage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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15. Michael B Jordan

The actor and producer was named People magazine's Most Sensual Man Alive in 2020. Additionally, in 2020 and 2023, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential persons in the world by Time magazine. He produced the HBO film Fahrenheit 451 (2018).

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15. Michael B Jordan (Cont.)

Jordan’s acting career began in 1999 with minor parts in the TV shows Cosby and The Sopranos. However, he started to get noticed when he acted as Wallace in the 2002 HBO series The Wire. His role as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station (2013) is also noteworthy.

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14. Ryan Gosling

This man rightly won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his acting in La La Land (2016). Gosling has been seen as one of Hollywood's most attractive men and was named one of People magazine's "50 Hottest Bachelors" shortly after The Notebook's success.

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14. Ryan Gosling (Cont.)

I mean, have you seen this man? Besides acting, Gosling reportedly formed the band Dead Man's Bones with friend Zach Shields. They released their self-titled first album in October 2009. Some of his best works came in The Big Short (2015) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

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13. Henry Cavill

Your beloved “Superman’s” real name is Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill. He starred as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series The Witcher (2019–2023), where folks appreciated his flawless performance. Cavill also took on the role of a detective, by the way.

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13. Henry Cavill (Cont.)

He was Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020). The actor has been a part of British TV series such as The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) and Midsomer Murders (2003). Cavill also serves as an ambassador for Durrell Wildlife Park.

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12. Jamie Dornan

It’s no surprise that prior to acting, Dornan was a model in the early 2000s. During this time, he worked with prestigious brands like Calvin Klein and Dior. This gorgeous man was dubbed "The Golden Torso" by The New York Times for his striking looks.

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12. Jamie Dornan (Cont.)

He was a part of the folk band Sons of Jim until it dissolved in 2008. The band released "Fairytale" and "My Burning Sun”. He is widely remembered as Christian Grey from the (2015-2018) Fifty Shades of Grey film series. It was a massive box office hit.

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11. Timothée Chalamet

Chalamet is often seen as a fashion icon. He collaborates with designers like Haider Ackermann, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, and the late Virgil Abloh. In Call Me by Your Name (2017), Elio Perlman's character brought him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 

Timothée ChalametMartin Kraft, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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11. Timothée Chalamet (Cont.)

He became the youngest nominee in this category in 80 years. Chalamet has acted in Lady Bird (2017) and Beautiful Boy (2018), portraying Nic Sheff, a young man struggling with addiction. Recently, he rocked a sequined blazer by Celine Homme at the Golden Globes in January 2024.

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10. Shah Rukh Khan

This is the "Baadshah of Bollywood", also known simply as SRK. He is also called the "King of Romance" for his iconic roles in romantic films. SRK’s debut came with one such romantic film named Deewana (1992). Another hit was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).

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10. Shah Rukh Khan (Cont.)

Khan has won 14 Filmfare Awards out of 30 nominations, making him the actor with the most wins in the Best Actor category. His first win was for Baazigar (1993). Similarly, the stunner was honored with the 2005 Padma Shri by the Government of India.

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9. Idris Elba

The Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in the BBC series Luther (2010–2019), earned a Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations for his performance. Elba’s movies have allegedly grossed over $9.8 billion globally. This makes him among the highest-grossing actors.

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9. Idris Elba (Cont.)

Elba has been married twice. His first marriage was to Hanne Nørgaard (1999–2003), and then to Sabrina Dhowre in 2019. It is said that before he fully committed to acting, he worked odd jobs, such as a DJ under the name "Big Driis", while auditioning for roles.

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8. Charles Melton

You must’ve surely noticed Melton’s charm in the famous CW series Riverdale (2017–2023). He joined the cast in the second season and became a series regular from the third season onward. Later, in 2019, he starred as Daniel Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star.

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8. Charles Melton (Cont.)

This made him the first Korean-American actor to lead a teen romance film from a major Hollywood studio. The handsome hunk also serves as a global ambassador for Special Olympics International. Besides, he possesses a black belt in the sport of Taekwondo.

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7. Nicholas Hoult

Hoult first hit the screen when he was just six years old in the 1996 movie Intimate Relations. He started getting noticed for playing Marcus Brewer in About a Boy (2002), where he acted alongside Hugh Grant. At just age 17, he starred as Tony Stonem in Skins.

Nicholas HoultHarald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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7. Nicholas Hoult (Cont.)

The actor was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs in 2010 for his performance in A Single Man. Similarly, he received a nomination for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor taking part in a Comedy Series for The Great in 2022.

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6. George Clooney

Even though he is 63 years old, he continues to stun audiences with his looks. Did you know that he initially aspired to be a professional baseball player? Looney even tried out for the Cincinnati Reds but was not selected. He later decided to pursue acting.

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6. George Clooney (Cont.)

Clooney soon went into directing with his first film, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), which tells the story of Chuck Barris's life. He even co-founded the agency Section Eight Productions with Steven Soderbergh. 

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5. Jack Lowden 

This handsome Scottish actor is known for his performances in both television and film. However, his first major international success was the BBC miniseries War & Peace (2016). He played Nikolai Rostov. This role undeniably raised his profile in the industry.

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5. Jack Lowden (Cont.)

Lowden has been dating actress Saoirse Ronan since 2017, and they reportedly got married in July 2024. Some of his remarkable films are Tommy's Honour (2016) and England Is Mine (2017). The man has also bagged two BAFTA Scotland Awards.

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4. Robert Pattinson

Of course, Edward Cullen is the apple of our eyes. Thanks to the Twilight Saga (2008–2012), Pattinson became a global superstar. Sometime in 2010, he made it to Time magazine's top 100 list of most influential people in the world, and rightly so.

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4. Robert Pattinson (Cont.)

Can you believe it? The Twilight series was a great commercial success, grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide. But apart from that, he also acted in Maps to the Stars (2014) and Cosmopolis (2012). Pattinson won Best Male Lead for the 2020 film The Lighthouse.

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3. Paul Mescal 

Mescal could pass for a footballer, wouldn't he? After all, he was a talented Gaelic football player for County Kildare who had to give up the sport due to an injury to his jaw. He was spectacular as Connell Waldron in Normal People (2020). 

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3. Paul Mescal (Cont.)

It was so good that his performance earned him a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. As of recent news, the Irish actor appeared as Lucius Verus in the sequel Gladiator II, which was released on November 22, 2024.

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2. Lucien Laviscount 

With a well-proportioned physique and Trinidadian descent, how could someone not fall for this star’s beauty? He made a name for himself playing Jonah Kirby in the BBC One show Waterloo Road, where everyone loved his character for his charm and good looks.

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2. Lucien Laviscount (Cont.)

You must have seen the hero in TV shows such as Scream Queens (2015), where he played Earl Grey. Also, the very famous Emily in Paris (2021–present), where he portrays Alfie. He released his debut single "Dance With You" in 2012, in collaboration with US rapper Mann.

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1. Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Finally, here comes the one and only Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He got an awesome score of 93.04% on the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty, which evaluates facial symmetry and features. This score places him at the top of a list of the most attractive men globally.

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1. Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Cont.)

He has even surpassed iconic figures like Sean Connery and Daniel Craig. Taylor-Johnson’s early screen credits were Shanghai Knights (2003) and The Illusionist (2006). His performance as Ray in Nocturnal Animals (2016) earned him a BAFTA nomination and a Golden Globe Award.

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