adonis demystified: the 10 most handsome faces ever!
73Beauty is not an exclusive right of women, it swings both ways. Yes, men can be beautiful, too. Just ask your sister if this notion doesn't sit well with you. So in the spirit of fair play and equality among genders, my friends (a very opinionated and vocal lot) and I rounded up all the pretty boys in Hollywood and came up with the crème de la crème. Ten men who will be remembered (if not for their talent) for their faces by our beauty-obsessed culture.
Rudolph Valentino
The Great Profile
Arguably the first male pop icon and sex symbol whose death caused so much hysteria that impersonators were said to have been hired to impersonate Fascist Blackshirt guards.
What to watch: The Sheik (silent movie, 1921)
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Cary Grant
The Debonair
Known for his virile yet charming screen portrayals, he was named as the second Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.
What to watch: To Catch a Thief (1955)
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Paul Newman
The Birth of Cool
His liberalism and rebellious trait transcended the make believe world of cinema to real life, showing the world that activism could be blonde with blues eyes.
What to watch: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
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Alain Delon
The French Connection
Once hailed as the male Brigitte Bardot, perfume, clothing and even cigarrette brands were once tied to his name.
What to watch: Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
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Antonio Banderas
The Latin Lover
He shot to fame in Hollywoodlandia when Madonna admitted to being smitten by him in a tell all docu in 1991. Fortunately for him, this didn't last for a mere 15 seconds.
What to watch: The Mask of Zorro (1998)
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Leonardo DiCaprio
The Heartthrob
A hall of famer in People's Most Beautiful People lists, if there was one i.e., his blue eyes often steal the thunder from his acting chops and obscure his conscious efforts to be un-Tiger Beat.
What to watch: Titanic (1997)
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Brad Pitt
The Golden Boy
His high-profile relationships with high-profile women only vindicate his stature as the most envied man alive (by men, of course).
What to watch: Meet Joe Black (1998)
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Jude Law
The Englishman Cometh
The flag bearer of everything English across the continent, except for the stiff upper lip.
What to watch: Alfie (2004)
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Will Smith
The Midas Touch
Fom being the Prince of Bel-Air to becoming the most powerful actor on the planet (according to Newsweek), surely his charisma has something to do with it.
What to watch: Hitch (2005)
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Zac Efron
The Heir Apparent
In 2007, Rolling Stone officially declared that he is the "poster boy for tweenyboppers" everywhere.
What to watch: High School Musical (2006)
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i believe he was extremely populat during the 60s and early 70s, besides he wouldn't be called the male brigitte bardot for nothing! :D
Hi, Chris A.-Delon rates up there on my list. But no Patrick Dempsey or Hugh Jackman? :) I tend to like guys who are handsome but have a bit of character and ruggedness in their faces. All so much taste!
I've actually become impressed with Antonio Banderas as an actor-- Some of his less well known films are excellent.
So i now have an insight on what you look for in men! Yep, i've seen movies by Antonio Banders which he did back in Spain - before he got famous in the Madonna docu. He's quite a good actor I agree :D
I have often told a man he is "beautiful," and after the initial surprise, each has seemed pleased.
Good hub!
LOL it is only because beauty has always been associated with the female gender, but when you look it up in dictionaries you will find no rule that it should only be used to them. Beauty by any other name.... thanks for dropping by :D
Interesting how faces look in black and white photos -- I'm glad you chose to present them all in b and w. No wonder people used to think that the eyes were the portals for love -- that one actually fell for someone "through" the eyes. . . I can remember in my early teens seeing Paul Newman in Sweet Bird of Youth, and thinking that he was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. Until Brad Pitt "did" Thelma and Louise, that is. These are all beautiful men, and thanks -- I don't know who Zac Ephron is, but will look for him!
TMcG
I generally lean toward B&W photography, they're more dramatic and impactful. But that's just my opinion of course. Thansk for dropping by! Btw, Zac Efron is the kid in Disney's High School Musical movies :D
Hey Cris! Nice listing glad you included Brad, I'm a great fan, I was hoping to get a glimpse of him in Hollywood, but well, no luck. Have you seen The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? Brad has classic shots there, Angie is one lucky girl :(
Hey marose! I think it's playing but as you can see, I'm stuck in my mini-paradise. Btw, glad you liked this list :D
Valentino, Cary Grant and Antonio Banderas are THE men! Great list, now i'm going to have to check the ladies out! :-)
Elena,
Glad to hear your say on the subjects of this hub! Thanks for dropping by :D
AAAAAAAAAhh (how can you spell a long drawnout sigh) Paul Newman eyes... Great list Cris. You know who else could fit into this list of yours Yul Brenner. He had all the classic features associated with a beautiful face...
Great pictures too in your hub
regards Zsuzsy
Zsuzsy
About the sigh - I think I got what you meant with what you wrote LOL I' read somewhere that Paul Newman was the male Bette Davis with regards to his eyes.
Thanks for checking this hub out :D
Nice list Cris. Although I don't like your scruffy photo selection of Brad.
Patricia
LOL Okay I'll try to scout around for a non-scruffy looking Brad! Thanks for dropping by :D
Cris! You know how to pick 'em - THANK-YOU! for this lovely eye-candy.
Umm, I notice that Mel Gibson's eyes and all of Hugh Jackman are two missing elements in your line up. An oversight, I'm sure. Oh! and what about George Clooney. 'K, call me greedy!
I LIKE the scruffy Brad!
Really nice hub, Cris! :)
Hey Shirley
I see you have time in your hands now! Which is good, you've been busy busy busy for what? the last couple of months?
So as a reward, all these men are yours! And I'd tell them to not let you do the work this time! *wink*
Thanks, Cris!! This is the best present, ever! Wow, what a great reward! Gee, which one will I talk to first? ;)
Still am busy, just ditched work for awhile to feed my hubaholism. I was suffering withdrawal like crazy!
Wanted to drop by and say 'hello' and 'remember me?'
Thanks again for this wonderful! gift. You're still a sweetie!!
Shirley
Talk? however you want to do it is fine by me! :D
Of course I remember, brown thumbs unite!
Aren't I sweet? LOL I think they'd bury me in an ant hill or a honeycomb to send the message across! :D
:) Talk seemed the most 'family friendly' way to put it. ;)
You deserve a halo for this selfless act!
Oh yes, talk...right. *wink*
Wow!! What a list and what great taste. Handsome to sexy absolutely wonderful.:)
I sure would like to take the credit for coming up with something indicative of "my taste in men" LOL but that should go to a girlfriend who felt jealous of my hubs on sexy and beautiful women :D
Omg that was really hot, I can feel my cheeks burning. Especially in black and white. Excuse me while I grab a strong Bourbon.
go ahead, just don't get yourself drunk LOL :D
Blondepoet, I know what you are saying, my palms are hot and I had to take my Chicago Cubs sweatshirt off (I'm wearing a tank for you "perves" out there =) Whew! What great pictures! All I could think was "How can I get all the ladies to see this?" I have never linked an articel to an email before, but I have to send this to my sister AND my mother-in-law!
LOL you must have gotten so excited over this hub that you "entered" your comment thrice! Glad you liked it :D
From your list I'd choose Paul Newman but I'd really appreciate if if you would send Viggo Mortensen by return. He turns my pages !
Looking at your list Chris, I was wondering what it was that makes these guys so sexy, and for me at least, it's the voices as well as the looks. Cary Grant has an instantly recognizable voice, deep and mellow, and reassuring. Antonio Banderas has one of the sexiest accents ever, and Jude Law has that classy Englishman thing going. I'd also like to add in Mel Gibson, and Bruce Willis, as I have a soft spot for cheeky bad boys (well, on celluloid if not in real life LOL!)
Thanks ladies. It's really hard to tell what women look for in a man. But I hope the 10 here would do just fine :D
Aaah, Cary Grant . . . sigh.
the one that got away, huh? you can copy paste if you want :D
You have them all covered ; from cute to tough.
Delon will rule my heart forever though *sighs*
Good good. Good Hub :D
oooh Cary Grant was truly truly gorgeous, Luv Jude Law too!!
nazish
i didn't know you've been here, missed your comment! Anyway, so it's Delon for you, eh? Thanks for visiting!
gr8archer45
Good for you! Thanks for dropping by :D
Where the hell is Ralph Nader? LYM! :)
Tom
LOL I didn't go political on this one, so no presidents or wannabe presidents. LYM! :D
ooooo... I absolutely LOVE Paul Newman!! He is the epitome of male adonis for me. The others aren't bad, though I ve never quite understood the whole Zac Efron appeal.... Great job as always :)
janetta
I see you've made your pick! LOL thanks for dropping by :D
What ??? Hugh Jackman is not in list !!!!!!
it's a poor politically correct list, glad to see delon there though
Cary is still one of the most beautiful men EVER born! Flanker. . .Hugh Jackman makes MY list. Got to be one of the most handsome alive today!
God !! zac efron really looks good !
nice to see you added Will Smith, closet racist.
@flanker
not in the list but he does appear in yours right?
@gauche
Whatever you mean by that?
@Real Estate Lady
Thanks for dropping by :D
@Sumaiya
Thanks for reading er viewing and commenting.
@Graham
Haha if that's what you think. But still, thanks for dropping by :D
I cannot take this list seriously as the "Prince of the Golden Age" isn't mentioned: Tony Curtis.
I mean, please people, a couple of these simply should not be on there.
You don't have to as this is not to be the bible on the subject. Thanks for taking a peek nonetheless :D
Good list, especially Alain and Cary...Where is Sean Connery and Johnny Depp..? Inquiring minds want to know...And my Telly, pop-tart and all..?...Larry
Oh they're hovering near the top 10. Haha
Cris you have my permission to use a picture of mine for the hub here ! :D
you definitely belong here, too bad this was put together way before we met. But if there's to be a part 2... :D
where's marlon brando?
where's james dean?
where's jensen ackles?
Maybe in Part 2? Haha But I do agree with your opinion. Thaks for dropping by :D
Maybe in Part 2? Haha But I do agree with your opinion. Thaks for dropping by :D
I agree with your list. Especially about Zac Efron begin the heir apparent. I did an entire hub about why he has an Adonis Factor.
Tony Curtis - American Prince
The most handsome man 1950 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love your choices, although Zac is not my taste..
I would only add yum -yum Simon Baker [Mentalist] and Hugh Jackman. the b&w just adds to the class, beautiful pics.
@cecilia - thanks, glad you enjoyed the eye candies here! Haha
@rebekah - Thanks for the input - I'll reconvene the panel of judges! Haha :D
aha,,ok
where is my man Marlon Brando or James Dean? Those guys are gorgeous.
@FF - I should make this list a top 20-er! Haha
I recognise you guys don't watch much old movies. But please, there were so much better looking men around in the 40s' and 50s'.
I'll just mention Robert Taylor, Rock Hudson and Elvis Presley. Check out their B&W photos and tell me I am wrong!
Where is James Dean? He is the ultimate pretty face. Marlon Brando is pretty cute too.
You missed the James Dean glossy eyes.
I tried to choose by "generation" to make it more even steven :D
very beautiful men...Newman, Peck, Delon and Redford are mine - but you lost me at Brad Pitt - he's no looker.
STUPID LIST. GIVE ME A BREAK, WILL SMITH? WHAT A JOKE!!!!
A LOT OF ACTORS ARE A LOT HANDSOMER THAN THIS STUPID LIST.
buddygallagher 3 years ago
I saw Alain Delon in a television re-run once, just that one time and I still recall his beauty up until now!