From the 1940s to 2020s, peruse through L'OFFICIEL's round-up of the hottest men in the history of pop culture.

These men rose to fame through their talents, ranging from acting to singing to even <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/man/freddie-hunt-son-james-hunt-pilot-formula-one-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">race car driving,</a> and it's no surprise that their charisma and good looks also helped pave their way to stardom. Whether it's their rugged features or alluring accents, these male celebrities became the ultimate crushes for multiple generations.
From the bad boys of the '50s like Elvis Presley and James Dean to the <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/harry-styles-wearing-gucci-look-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"soft boys"</a> of the 2020s, take a look at these celebrity heartthrobs throughout the years.&nbsp;

1940s: From his roles in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) to "Suspicion" (1941), Cary Grant became one of the original heartthrobs during the era of Old Hollywood. 

1950s: Widely known for his role as Jim Stark in "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), James Dean was considered the epitome of the “bad boy” persona in the ’50s. Although he died at the age of 24 in a tragic car accident, Dean has left a legacy as one of Hollywood’s biggest cultural icons. 

1950s: Considered the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley made fans swoon over his bad boy appearance, baritone voice, and provocative dance moves. 

1950s: From his roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951) and "On the Waterfront" (1954) in the ’50s to his critically-acclaimed portrayal as Vito Corleone in "The Godfather" (1972), Marlon Brando’s charming smile and mesmerizing acting skills have graced the silver screen for more than four decades. 

1960s: Audiences can’t help but stare into Paul Newman’s signature bright blue eyes while watching his films. The actor and race car driver appeared in many films throughout the ’60s, including "Cool Hand Luke" (1967), "The Hustler" (1961), and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969). 

1960s: Known for his role as the cunning and incredibly handsome Clyde Barrow in the 1967 film, "Bonnie and Clyde," Warren Beatty became one of the most notable figures of the New Hollywood era.

1970s: Known for his appearances in Spaghetti Westerns and action films, Clint Eastwood easily pulled off a cowboy hat with his rugged features and raspy voice.

1970s: From “Welcome Back, Kotter” (1975-1979) to “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) to “Grease” (1978), John Travolta’s feathered hair and attractive smile made him the epitome of the phrase, “Tall, dark and handsome.” 

1970s: Widely considered the most iconic figure of martial arts cinema, Bruce Lee was sensational on screen with his well-defined physique and graceful, yet powerful kung fu moves. His most notable films include “Fist of Fury” (1972), “The Way of the Dragon” (1972), and “Enter the Dragon” (1973). 

1980s: Richard Gere attracted audiences with his charming good looks and amazing head of hair, starring as the leading man in films like "American Gigolo" (1980) and "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982).

1980s: Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington not only wows audiences with his performances on screen, he is also considered one of Hollywood's sexiest men of all time. 

1990s: Brad Pitt instantly won our hearts in his breakout role as the sexy hitchhiker in "Thelma & Louise" (1991). From his eventual leading roles in "Se7en" (1995) and "Meet Joe Black" (1998) to dating famous actresses like Jennifer Aniston, Juliette Lewis, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Pitt is considered one of Hollywood’s sexiest men of the ’90s. 

1990s: Arguably the ultimate heartthrob, Leonardo DiCaprio became one of Hollywood's most successful actors at a young age. From his roles as Romeo in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) to Jack Dawson in "Titanic" (1997), DiCaprio has been an alluring presence on screen for decades.

1990s: Although Johnny Depp tends to blend into his eccentric characters on screen, the actor captured people’s hearts with his dreamy eyes and intense smoulder. 

1990s: Audiences fell in love with the suave Spanish actor for his portrayal as the titular character in ‘“The Mask of Zorro” (1998). His other notable films in the ’90s include “Desperado” (1995) and “Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles” (1994). 

2000s: With his salt and pepper hairstyle and sexy voice, George Clooney is a prime example of a silver fox.

2000s: Andy García’s charisma was evident in movies like “The Godfather: Part III” (1990) and “When a Man Loves a Woman” (1994) in the ’90s. In the early 2000s, the Cuban American actor continued to captivate audiences as Terry Benedict in “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) and the following two films of the franchise. 

2000s: Who couldn't resist falling for the dreamy Noah Calhoun in "The Notebook" (2004)? With his chiseled abs and striking blue eyes, Ryan Gosling still makes our hearts skip a beat.

2000s: Widely known for his role as Wolverine in the "X-Men" franchise, the multi-talented Hugh Jackman has won audiences over with his rugged good looks and Australian accent. 

2010s: Following his roles in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010) and "Not Another Teen Movie" (2001), Chris Evans rose to prominence as Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, in the Marvel franchise.

2010s: Whether he's playing the underdog light heavyweight boxer in "Creed" (2015) or the ferocious villain in "Black Panther" (2018), Michael B. Jordan makes fans fawn over him with every move he makes.

2020s: From his chiseled jawline to wavy locks, Timothée Chalamet is one of Hollywood's current heartthrobs to watch on screen.

2020s: With his seductive British accent and bright smile, it's no wonder Henry Golding played the leading man in rom-coms like "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) and "Last Christmas" (2019).

2020s: Although he rose to fame as a member of pop boy band One Direction in 2010, Harry Styles continues to dominate the music charts as a solo artist in the past few years. With his daring fashion choices and sweet British accent, it's hard to resist admiring the singer-songwriter. 

The World's Biggest Heartthrobs By Decade

The World's Biggest Heartthrobs By Decade

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