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Longtime Hollywood Heartthrobs: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise & More Veteran Hunks

By:
Jennifer Phang
August 23, 2022 1:02PM EDT

These charming actors just keep getting better as the years go on. See Hollywood’s hottest longtime hunks here.

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Longtime Hollywood Hunks: Photos

Longtime Hollywood Hunks: Photos
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Pretty faces are a dime a dozen, but it takes true charm to make sure you’re not just a flash in the pan. And while we love a babyface, many of our favorite Hollywood hunks have graduated from mere boy-toys since their start. Like a fine wine, these men have only gotten better over time.

Take Mr. William Bradley Pitt – or Brad as we know him these days. He was just a 20-something when he was cast in his breakout role in ‘Thelma & Louise’. Now at 58, he’s sexier than ever.

Ready for more photos of our favorite veteran hunks? Click through the gallery for our top heartthrobs. 

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Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise
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Tom Cruise made his way to Hollywood when he was still fresh-faced, with his first roles in flicks like ‘Risky Business’ (1983) and ‘Top Gun’. The now-60-year-old ‘Mission Impossible’ star is now an international action star and all-around hunk.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio
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Leonardo DiCaprio was only a teen when he impressed critics with his part in ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?’ but he really reached heartthrob status with 1997’s ‘Titanic.’ Leo is now 47, and still a total hottie.

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George Clooney

George Clooney
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George Clooney’s still got it! He first made knees weak back with ‘ER’ from 1994 to 1999, and ever since his suave style and acting skills have made him the epitome of a leading man. Did we mention, the 61-year-old stud is an Oscar-winning producer too?

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Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck
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Ben Affleck is the definition of a veteran hunk. He earned Oscar gold for ‘Good Will Hunting’ in 1997 when he was only 25. Though the now 50-year-old has had his ups and downs, he’s always been a cutie. And even though he’s Mr. J.Lo now, he’ll always have our hearts.

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Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas
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Antonio Banderas stole hearts in his debut in Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Labyrinth of Passion’ (1982). The ‘Zorro’ star is now 62 and sizzling as ever.

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington
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Denzel Washington first charmed as a Broadway stage star before making his way onto the big screen. At 67, he has a Tony and 2 Oscars under his belt and is still handsome as can be.

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Idris Elba

Idris Elba
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Women can’t resist Idris Elba, 49. After beginning his career on London’s West End, he made his mark with prestige TV like ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther’. He’s since branched out to action, and has a thriving DJ career, making him a forever-hunk/

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Jude Law

Jude Law
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Jude Law was a stage actor before roles in ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ (1999) made him a star and a BAFTA winner. The 49-year-old has been in everything from sci-fi films to rom-coms since.

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Mark Consuelos

Mark Consuelos
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Has he aged one bit? Mark Consuelos, 51, started heating things up on the soap opera scene in the 90s, where he met wife Kelly Ripa. He was introduced to a new generation of fans with ‘Riverdale’, making it clear he’s more crush-worthy than ever.

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Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey
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Patrick Dempsey was the star of teen romps like ‘Loverboy’, but it wasn’t until his 40s that he made ladies swoon as Dr. McDreamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. At 56, it’s clear he’s still got it.

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Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman, 53, first took on the Australian acting scene, but as ‘X-Men’s’ Wolverine, he became one of the world’s favorite mutants. He also has a packed trophy shelf, with a 2 Tonys, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe.

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Christian Bale

Christian Bale
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Though Christian Bale, 48, first big roles may have been a bit creepy, but the dedicated actor has proved his hunk status over the years. Just don’t set us up on a date with Patrick Bateman, please. Bruce Wayne is more our type.

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Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs
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Can you Diggs it? Taye Diggs, 51, sings, dances, and acts, so it’s no surprise he’s a total cutie too. With hits like ‘Rent’ and ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’, he’s one of Broadway’s veteran cuties.

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John Stamos

John Stamos
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John Stamos, 59, is basically your quintessential 80s hunk turned veteran heartthrob. He started on ‘General Hospital, and ‘Full House’ in his 20s and continued to demonstrate his leading man skills all the way into the 2010 and 2020s with shows like ‘Grandfathered’ and ‘You’.

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