30+ Movie Heartthrobs That Show How Male Beauty Standards Have Changed Over Time (From the 50s to Today)

The history of cinema can be told from different points of view: focusing on the classics, the blockbuster films, the most awarded features, those remembered for their great performances, or, as we will do in this case, based on the actors who won the most hearts in recent decades.

O awesome.club compiled a list of heartthrobs who were and continue to be symbols of beauty, talent and style in the film world. Get ready for a trip back in time!

He was an American actor who, after playing small roles on television and in the theater, moved to Los Angeles in the early 1950s to invest in his film career. His most important works were as a protagonist in the films transviated youth (1955), Bitter Lives (1955) and Thus Walks Humanity (1955).

Known as “Duke”, the American actor began his career in silent cinema, in the 1920s. Throughout his extensive career (in which he consolidated himself as a symbol of a rustic and masculine man), he came to hold a record in the number of main roles: he played no less than 142 protagonists.

British actor who became one of the best known in Hollywood, holding the post for decades, mainly thanks to his charm, talent and elegance. An important detail in the artist’s career: the character James Bond was partially inspired by him.

American actor who remained at his peak between the second half of the 40’s and the beginning of the 60’s. When playing the character Atticus Finch in the film The sun is for everybodywon the Oscar for best actor in 1962.

During the 40s, the American actor dedicated himself to the theater. In the 1950s, he migrated to cinema, becoming known worldwide for his roles in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Long live Zapata! (1952), Julio Cesar (1953) and Thieves’ Union (1954). After experiencing a peak in his career, his work on the big screen lost quality, but the actor turned around when he was cast in major productions, such as The Godfather (1972), Last Tango in Paris (1972) and Apocalypse Now (1979).

French actor who was a true icon of beauty in the 60’s and 70’s, César Award winner and businessman. He has his own brand of clothing, perfumes, watches and accessories.

The British actor and film producer won many awards and became an idol for many when he played the role of James Bond in The Satanic Dr. At the🇧🇷 The character’s success was so great that the actor played him in six sequels (one of them unofficial), even voicing the agent in the video game. Moscow vs 007.

French actor born in the 1930s. He first appeared on the big screen in 1955, achieving worldwide fame the following year, with his work alongside Brigitte Bardot in the film And God Created Woman.

He was an Oscar and Golden Globe-winning American actor, director and producer. In addition, he stood out as a motorsport driver, a sport he began to be interested in during the filming of the film. 500 Miles, in 1968.

Italian actor with over 200 performances in films and television shows. He rose to fame with his role in the western Django (1966).

This is the Italian actor most associated with the so-called “spaghetti western”, having worked in 17 films of the genre. His most famous performance is that of “Ringo”, a character in the films A Pistol for Ringo and Ringo Don’t Argue… Kill🇧🇷 The actor identified so much with the role that the nickname left the movie screens and became part of his everyday life.

American actor, director and film producer, winner of two Oscars for his performances in indomitable bull and The Godfather Part II🇧🇷 Over the years, he had the opportunity to prove all his talent in the performing arts, as he went through various genres, such as drama, comedy and horror.

American film and television actor who has given life to iconic roles such as Han Solo (Star Wars), Indiana Jones and Rick Deckard, in Blade Runner — The Android Hunterlong cult by fans of science fiction.

American actor, screenwriter and director, having acted in both films and plays. An iconic and highly awarded film figure during the 20th century, he became highly recognized after bringing Michael Corleone to life in The Godfather, from 1972.

The American actor, singer and dancer rose to fame thanks to his role in the series Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979) and for having starred in the features Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease — In the Brilliant Times (1978). His acting career slowed down during the 80s, but he definitely regained his space in the 90s, when he appeared in Pulp Fiction: Time of Violence (1994), by acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino.

American actor, screenwriter, producer and director with Italian roots. Star of Hollywood action films, he gave life to characters that are well remembered to this day, such as boxer Rocky Balboa and Vietnam War veteran John Rambo.

Multi-award-winning American actor, screenwriter and producer, he rose to stardom in 1980 thanks to his role in the TV series Magnum PI🇧🇷

American film and television actor, the oldest of the “Baldwin brothers” (a prominent family in the film world). He became popular with the general public in 1988, with a major role in The ghosts have funby renowned director Tim Burton.

The actor, director and film producer is of Australian-American descent and is a naturalized Irishman. For him, great fame came with his work in Mad Max (1979) and Deadly machine (1987). Not content with that, he decided to direct and star in Brave Hearta film that, in 1995, was awarded with five Oscars, including those for best film and best director.

American actor and director. Had his first starring role in the western silverado1985. Some time later, he directed and starred Dance with wolves (1990), a film that won no less than 7 Oscars.

The Irish film actor and architect is known for being the fifth man to play the role of James Bond in 007 against GoldenEye (1995), 007 — Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), 007 — The World Is Not Enough (1999) and 007: A New Day to Die (2002).

American actor and producer, considered one of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood in recent times. His films have already grossed over US$4 billion (R$21.8 billion) in the United States alone and over US$10 billion (R$54.5 billion) worldwide. Cruise starred in films like Top Gun — Indomitable Aces (1986), The Color of Money (1986) and the saga Mission Impossible (begun in 1996), among other productions.

American actor, director, producer and screenwriter, winner of four Golden Globes, two Oscars and a BAFTA. He became world famous with the role of Doug Ross in the series medical duty (1994 to 1999, coming back in 2009 for the final season). His career was also marked by acting in films such as Batman and Robin (1997) and irresistible passion (1998). Later, in the 2000s, she achieved her biggest commercial success when she starred in the trilogy started with Eleven men and a secret.

American actor and film producer, he was nominated twice for the Oscar for best supporting actor, having won the best in 2020, with the film Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood. In addition to having two best actor nominations, for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and The Man Who Changed the Game🇧🇷 Pitt produced 12 years of slavery, winner for best picture in 2014. He also received four Golden Globe nominations, winning in 1995 and 2020, both times for best supporting actor. In addition to being widely recognized for his work, his constant presence in the media is due to the fact that Pitt has been considered for years one of the most handsome men in the world.

Multi-award winning actor, film and television producer, environmentalist and American screenwriter. He became a world idol by starring Titanic, 1997 film in which the character Jack Dawson lived. Years later, he played iconic roles in Catch Me If You Can (2002), the aviator (2004), Blood diamond (2006), Fear Island (2010), The origin (2010), Django Unchained (2012) and the wolf of Wall Street (2013), among other productions.

British actor who was catapulted to great fame with two leading roles in major film productions: he played the elf prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and blacksmith Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).

French actor awarded on several occasions. He was celebrated by critics and audiences for starring in the feature The artistwork that won him the award for best actor at the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globes, the Actors Guild and the Oscars.

American actor, director, producer and former model, known worldwide for playing Clark Kent in the series Smallville: The Adventures of Superboy and for his role as Charlie Baker in the two films in the saga Twelve is too much (2003 and 2005).

Australian actor, voice actor and producer. He began his career in 2002 with sporadic appearances in minor TV series. A few years later, he moved to the United States and made his big screen debut with the movie Star Trek (2009). But the pinnacle of professional recognition would come with the role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He played the character in eight films between 2011 and 2019, all of which were successful at the box office.

Australian actor, brother of Chris Hemsworth, started to be successful in 2010, with the role of Will Blakelee in the film The Last Song, production based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. Years later, she definitively left her mark on the world of cinema by acting in the saga Hunger Games (2012-2015).

Canadian actor, film director, writer and musician. He took his first steps into the entertainment world as a child, on the TV show Mickey’s Club (1993-1995) and in television series with family plots produced between 1995 and 1999. It was only in 2001 that he won his first major role in cinema, in the film Zero tolerance. DAfter paving the way to fame with performances in independent films, he left…