<div class="hero__text"><div class="hero__text"><div class="hero__text">From the 1940s to the 2020s, we take a look at the sexiest men in pop culture history.</div></div></div>

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      <p style="text-align: justify;">These men rose to stardom through their talents, ranging from acting to singing to racing car driving, and it's no surprise that their charisma and good looks also helped elevate them. to fame. From their rugged features to their alluring accents, these male celebrities have become the ultimate crush for generations.</p>
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      <p style="text-align: justify;">Bad boys from the 50s, like Elvis Presley and James Dean, to "soft boys" of the 2020s, focus on the most popular celebrities over the years.</p>
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1940: From his roles in 'Indiscretions' (1940) to 'Suspicions' (1941), Cary Grant became one of the original stars of the Old Hollywood era.

1950: Widely known for his role as Jim Stark in 'La fureur de vivre' (1955), James Dean was considered the epitome of the "bad boy" of the 1950s. Although he died at the age of 24 years in a tragic car accident, he left a legacy as one of Hollywood's greatest cultural icons. 1950: Widely known for his role as Jim Stark in 'La fureur de vivre' (1955), James Dean was considered the epitome of the "bad boy" of the 1950s. Although he died at the age of 24 years in a tragic car accident, he left a legacy as one of Hollywood's greatest cultural icons.

1950: Considered the "King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley has fans swooning with his bad-boy looks, baritone voice and provocative dance moves. 1950: Considered the "King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley has fans swooning with his bad-boy looks, baritone voice and provocative dance moves.

1950: From his roles in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1951) and 'On the Quays' (1954) in the 1950s to his critically acclaimed portrayal of Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather' (1972), the charming smile and Marlon Brando's spellbinding acting skills have lit up the big screen for more than four decades. 1950: From his roles in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1951) and 'On the Quays' (1954) in the 1950s to his critically acclaimed portrayal of Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather' (1972), the charming smile and Marlon Brando's spellbinding acting skills have lit up the big screen for more than four decades.

1960: Audiences can't help staring into Paul Newman's bright blue eyes as they watch his movies. The actor and racing driver appeared in numerous films during the 1960s, including 'Luke the Cold Hand' (1967), 'The Grifter' (1961) and 'Butch Cassidy and the Kid' (1969).

1960: Known for his role as the cunning and stunningly handsome Clyde Barrow in the movie 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), Warren Beatty became one of the defining figures of the New Hollywood era. 1960: Known for his role as the cunning and stunningly handsome Clyde Barrow in the movie 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), Warren Beatty became one of the defining figures of the New Hollywood era.

1970: Known for his appearances in spaghetti westerns and action movies, Clint Eastwood easily wears a cowboy hat with his rugged features and raspy voice. 1970: Known for his appearances in spaghetti westerns and action movies, Clint Eastwood easily wears a cowboy hat with his rugged features and raspy voice.

1970: Widely considered the most iconic figure in 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 are "The Fury of Victory" (1972), "The Fury of the Dragon" (1972) and "Operation Dragon" (1973).

1980: Richard Gere attracts audiences with his charm and incredible hair, playing the lead role in films like 'American Gigolo' (1980) and 'Officer and a Gentleman' (1982).

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

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

1990: Leonardo DiCaprio, arguably the darling par excellence, became one of Hollywood's most famous actors at a very young age. From his role as Romeo in 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996) to that of Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' (1997), he has been an alluring on-screen presence for decades.

1990: Although Johnny Depp tends to blend in with his quirky on-screen characters, the actor captured people's hearts with his dreamy eyes and intense gaze.

1990: Audiences fell in love with the suave Spanish actor for his portrayal of the title character in the film 'The Mask of Zorro' (1998). Other notable films of the 90s include "Desperado" (1995) and "Interview with the Vampire" (1994).

2000: With his salt-and-pepper hairstyle and his sexy voice, George Clooney is the epitome of the handsome Hollywood kid.

2000: Andy García's charisma was evident in films like 'The Godfather, Part 3' (1990) and 'For Love For Her' (1994) in the 90s. American continued to captivate audiences by portraying Terry Benedict in "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) and the following two films in the franchise.

2000: Who couldn't resist the charm of dreamer Noah Calhoun in "Never Forget" (2004)? With his chiseled abs and striking blue eyes, Ryan Gosling always makes our hearts race.

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

2010: After his roles in 'Scott Pilgrim' (2010) and 'Sex Academy' (2001), Chris Evans rose to fame as Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, in the Marvel franchise.

2010: Whether playing the underdog lightweight boxer in 'Creed' (2015) or the fierce villain in 'Black Panther' (2018), Michael B. Jordan wows his fans with his every move.

2020: From his chiseled jawline to his wavy hair, Timothée Chalamet is one of Hollywood's current darlings to follow on screen.

2020: With his alluring British accent and dazzling smile, it's no wonder Henry Golding has starred in rom-coms like 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018) and 'Last Christmas' (2019).

2020: Although he rose to stardom as a member of pop boy band One Direction in 2010, Harry Styles has continued to top the music charts as a solo artist in recent years. With her bold fashion choices and sweet British accent, it's hard not to admire the singer-songwriter.

The sexiest men who made history, ranked by decade

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