Are These Really the 50 Hottest Men of All Time? Debate Starts Now

Let’s be real: arguing over who’s the hottest man in Hollywood history is basically a sport. And Harper’s Bazaar just dropped their official 50 Hottest Men of All Time list, sparking fierce debate and possibly some group texts in all caps. From leather jackets to lightsabers, their picks span decades of smolder . . . and yes, peak hotness moments are included for context.

Big names like James Dean, Lenny Kravitz, Bad Bunny, and Keanu Reeves made the list, but so did a few surprise entries. Whether you’re into brooding rebels or charming weirdos, there’s something (or someone) here for everyone.

Let’s break down a few of the standouts:

• James Dean set the gold standard for tortured hotness with a cigarette and a red jacket in “Rebel Without a Cause”. Sorry, not sorry.
• Tupac Shakur? Shirtless in the “Hit ‘Em Up” video. No further explanation needed.
• Lenny Kravitz apparently hits peak attractiveness anytime he’s shirtless—which, luckily for us, is often.
• Pedro Pascal earned his spot by doing something truly rare in “The Mandalorian”: removing his helmet and stealing our hearts.
• Bad Bunny was a no-brainer. That Calvin Klein ad lives rent-free in way too many minds.
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson made the cut for crying over Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina”. Because real men yearn.
• Jason Momoa showed that hot can also be hilarious in his 2020 Super Bowl commercial.
• Keanu Reeves not only dodged bullets in “The Matrix”, but donated most of his paycheck to cancer research afterward. Now that’s hot.
• Hayden Christensen: His brooding Anakin Skywalker in “Revenge of the Sith” made the dark side weirdly irresistible.
• Robert Pattinson: Whether he’s sparkling as Edward Cullen or brooding in “The Batman”, the man’s mysterious vibe is elite.
• Marlon Brando: Young Brando in a tight T-shirt in “A Streetcar Named Desire” basically invented “hot and dangerous.”
• Theo James: He made button-downs look scandalous in “The White Lotus”. That hotel room scene? You know the one.
• Matthew McConaughey: Peak McConaughey was shirtless and sweaty in a rom-com, whispering “Alright, alright, alright.”
• Jesse Williams: “Grey’s Anatomy’s” hottest doctor not named McDreamy. Those eyes could stop time.
• Denzel Washington: Not just hot—legendary hot. “Training Day” swagger, “Malcolm X” intensity, and always effortlessly smooth.

Some picks definitely feel more “actor of the moment” (cough Jacob Elordi in “Saltburn”) while others are timeless (Elvis in “Jailhouse Rock”). And then there’s Bill Skarsgård, who somehow made crawling around as Pennywise in a sewer… sexy? We don’t know how to feel about that one.

Reactions to the list have ranged from “Yup, accurate” to “WHERE IS [insert personal fave here]???” Which is kind of the whole point—everyone’s list is going to be a little different.

So is this the definitive ranking of Hollywood’s hottest men? Probably not. But it is a fun scroll. And if nothing else, it’s a solid excuse to revisit some swoon-worthy movie moments (purely for research, of course).

Who’s missing from the list? And what was Keanu’s peak hotness moment? Sound off. We’re ready to fight about it.