These five remarkable men have crafted their careers with talent and charisma, rising to fame through deliberate effort rather than chance. Here are their stories and paths to stardom.
Hollywood frequently introduces the most handsome men of their time.
We all remember the era of Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Cruise, where their looks matched their immense talent.
Lifestyle Asia presents five gentlemen who continue to captivate us with their good looks and talent.
Regardless of whether they are Gen X, Millennials, or Gen Z, these men remain popular and shine brightly in today’s entertainment world.
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Cillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy gained fame for his portrayal of gangster Thomas “Tommy” Shelby in the hit BBC and Netflix series Peaky Blinders.
Murphy began his career as a theater performer before transitioning to film and television, according to Biography.
His theater career started in the summer of 1996 when he was 20. He auditioned for and earned one of the lead roles in Disco Pigs.
Upon receiving the script, it was the first play he had read outside school productions. “That’s how theater illiterate I was,” Murphy told The Irish Times.
Murphy gained widespread recognition with his starring role in the 2002 horror film 28 Days Later, directed by Danny Boyle.
From then on, Murphy’s fame soared. He and Christopher Nolan collaborated on numerous films.
With the 2023 release of Oppenheimer, Murphy has now appeared in six of Nolan’s films. This started with Batman Begins, the first of the acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy, in 2005.
WWD reported that Murphy debuted as the face of Versace’s inaugural collection for men, marking another milestone in his career.
As per Biography, Murphy said, “The fame thing was never a goal. I just want to improve. If I can leave one film behind that’s something that affects everybody, that’s absolutely fine.”
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi, born in Brisbane, Australia, has made a name for himself in Hollywood.
He’s known for his roles in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, the hit The Kissing Booth, and the acclaimed drama series Euphoria. He began his acting career in theater according to IMDb.
Elordi became a teen heartthrob through his role in The Kissing Booth. His critically acclaimed performance in Euphoria solidified his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors, according to Capital FM.
Despite not being from the US, Elordi actively participates in important activism. He joined the March for Our Lives protest in 2018 and has consistently supported the Black Lives Matter movement.
Elordi’s estimated net worth is $3,000,000. This is largely due to his successful roles in The Kissing Booth on Netflix and Euphoria on HBO.
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Hal Chalamet grew up in Manhattan in an artistic family, as per Britannica. He shared an apartment with his mother, father, and elder sister Pauline.
His mother’s a dancer and actress; his father worked at UNICEF, and his sister, Pauline, is a ballerina and an actress.
Chalamet’s early career included commercials and the New York theatre scene. He attended the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where his classmate and friend was Ansel Elgort.
Both received their first Golden Globe nominations in 2017. Chalamet also briefly attended Columbia University.
His breakout year came in 2017 with supporting roles in Lady Bird, and a leading role as Elio in Call Me by Your Name.
His portrayal of Elio earned him critical acclaim and nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
In 2019, he headlined the Woody Allen comedy A Rainy Day in New York, played King Henry V in The King, and appeared as Laurie in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women.
Recently, Chalamet starred as Willy Wonka in Wonka and reprised his role as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, according to Biography.
Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill is a British actor renowned for his dark curls, square jaw, and muscular build.
This made him the ideal Superman in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League.
Cavill took on the role of Sherlock Holmes, the elder brother of aspiring sleuth Enola Holmes, according to Britannica.
In 2022, Cavill revealed that the third season (2023) of The Witcher would be his last. He played Agent Argylle, a spy created by a reclusive novelist, in the film Argylle (2024).
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey, crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2023, has long been an “it boy.”
He first stole hearts in the 1987 film Can’t Buy Me Love and solidified his hunk status as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, as per People. In 2023, the (Mc)Dreamy actor finally received the title of People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Dempsey’s portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd on the hit ABC series Grey’s Anatomy earned him awards.
His film credits include Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Valentine’s Day, Made of Honor, Sweet Home Alabama, and Scream 3.
According to IMDb, Dempsey also became well-known for classic ’80s nostalgia films such as Can’t Buy Me Love and Loverboy.
Banner photo via Instagram @patrickdempsey.
