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Characteristics of a Hollywood Hottie

While Hollywood is full of a variety of attractive men, from the chisel-chinned Clooneys to the tall, dark and handsome Smiths. There isn't a specific physical mold that gets every woman's heart racing, but there are certain qualities that we all look for in our eye candy.

Charisma

Charisma doesn't come with a sexy Brosnan accent, it comes with style. Not just how he dresses, because let's face it, there's a professional behind the perfect threads, but each man's style of composure, swagger and delivery. When we're selecting the man of our dreams off the silver screen, we're looking for that confident, charismatic style that begs to be noticed and respected.

Humor

Even an action hero super dude knows how to deliver a good one liner, and it's not just to make the men in the audience laugh. A good sense of humor is captivating to women. It takes that fantastical notion of the “perfect man,” which sounds good on paper, but in reality is totally intimidating, and humanizes the hunk. Hollywood is crawling with sexy men, but what has the gals drooling in the aisles is feeling like there could be a real connection. In the connection category, the only thing that outdoes humor is vulnerability.

Vulnerability

Hollywood hotties don't become superstars until they've shown their softer sides. Whether it's a tender moment with the leading lady or the tragic loss of a loved one, chicks dig men that can cry openly. It's catnip. Seriously. Bad boys are fascinating for all of ten minutes, but the ladies want to hold on forever to a dude that can unashamedly sell grief.

We may not all agree on what makes a man “look” good, but we do share soft spots for charismatic fellas who can make us crack up or sob uncontrollably. We can't help but want more of the delicious dudes that can pull our heartstrings in any direction they please.

The Paranormal Hotties of Reality TV

Ryan Buell and Zak Bagans keep the ladies interested in the things that go bump in the night.

The paranormal has been fascinating people for centuries, but I'm pretty sure it's not the ghosties that have the ladies tuning into Paranormal State or Ghost Adventures. I mean, seriously, there are only so many times you can listen to bleeped out expletives and see very little evidence of entities before you decide not to tune in anymore. That is, unless, the host has that little something extra. And by, that I'm referring to drool inducing hottie qualities.

Both Paranormal State's Ryan Buell and Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans seem to have that special charm. And, while Buell's tour on campus is over, his popularity in syndication lives on, which is good news for A&E, because the girls keep tuning in time and time again to see Buell's quiet, but intense eyes and listen to his "deep" closing thoughts.

Zak Bagans, with his muscled chest and arms threatening to burst out of his tight black t-shirts during every episode, takes things in a different direction. His goofy crew and ridiculous overacting make the show almost entertaining, so sometimes guys will actually tune in, too. But, for the most part, the chick's just dig his buff physique and the "tough guy" attitude he takes with the all too often nonexistent specters who are supposedly intimidated by his antics and drawn to his gadgets. Bagans popularity is all about his biceps and sheer machismo, and we're totally okay with that.

While paranormal investigations generally merit folks' fascination, they often lose their audiences eventually, because the proof they provide is rarely convincing. Ghost Adventures and Paranormal State are definitely no exception to the rule, well except for one little thing. They both signed contracts with the paranormal hotties of reality TV.

Jon Bon Jovi Rockin' the Hot Right Into His 50s

Not only has Jon Bon Jovi been rocking the stage since the 80s, but he's also been stealing hearts. Over the years he's drastically changed his look from big hair to a shorter mod look, and it's absolutely undeniable that the man who just celebrated his 50^th birthday looks hotter than ever.

I'm not sure if its a bonding moment or tragically awkward when you realize your mom is salivating over the same eye candy you are, but it's fairly clear that either way, Jon's cool with it. If he wasn't he would stop being so ridiculously sexy. Facts are facts.

The New Jersey native has been writing and performing music to salivating crowds since his hard rock days with Bon Jovi in the 80s. More recently, he's embarked on a solo career that continues to produce hits and leave ladies begging for more...not too shabby for a guy who joined the workforce as a paperboy.

Beyond his remarkable and lengthy music career, he's also had credited roles in a variety of movies as well as television. Some of his more notable projects were Vampires Los Muertos, Pay It Forward and a series of appearances on Ally McBeal. While his acting career isn't nearly as impressive as his presence in the music industry, there's no doubt that chicks dig when Jon Bon Jovi is on the screen.

So, now that he's hit his 50s, will his sex appeal start to decline? I doubt it. He's been wowing the ladies with his good look, heart of gold and incredible bod for decades and it's clear from recent “birthday” pictures that his looks are diminishing with age.

Josh Lucas...Yes, Please!

"Before we go any further, I 'm not talking about the clean-shaven Josh Lucas..."

On the surface, Josh Lucas is a pretty package with that chiseled face and body that could make a nun pray for forgiveness, but it's his innocence that makes him a true dreamboat. I wasn’t too impressed with the first time I saw Josh Lucas in Second Hand Lions, but I came to my senses.

He was hot for sure, but it wasn’t until I saw Sweet Home Alabama that he officially made it on my list. Let's start with the slight southern drawl that gives him that irresistible charm. The things he suffered through in that movie all for the love of an ungrateful woman, could make any gal melt.

He changed his life and made something of himself, all so he could be the man she deserved and win her back. He has great timing as an actor and sells that boyish innocence with all he’s got.

Before we go any further, I 'm not talking about the clean-shaven Josh Lucas, but the 5 o’clock shadow Josh Lucas. Without the stubble, he’s a solid 8, but when that little bit of afternoon sexiness comes around he effortlessly shoots up to a 10.

The sad thing is that he’s not getting any younger and while men tend to age more gracefully than women, he’s losing some of his boyish charm. In recent movies, like the Lincoln Lawyer, and the TV series The Firm, you can start to see the beginnings of those fine lines. Luckily, on men, crow's feet are sexy.

Will age only make him hotter or will he begin to look like Harry Hamlin? Only time will tell, but I can guarantee you I'll keep checking out his movies—and not just because he’s a great actor.

Hot or Not? Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt

Is my hot-dar broken?

There are some actors which most women can agree are sexy. Johnny Depp. George Clooney. Denzel Washington. These guys could walk into a room and every chick in the place would need a bib. They've just got that universal hotness to them.

There are other fellas, however, that I just don't understand how they came to be known for ultimate hotitude...yeah, I wordsmithed there. The top two guys that leave me puzzled are Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Sure, back in the 80s Tom had that sexy Top Gun thing going for him, but he outgrew it, and I never thought he was worthy of his own hottie pedestal.

The same goes for Brad Pitt, though I never found him to be anything particularly special, like, ever. In his Thelma and Louise days he was cute, but he was never a showstopper. And, while some guys seem to get better with age, the rule apparently doesn't apply to him.

Still, women go absolutely nuts over these guys, and I just don't get the mass appeal. For over 30 years Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise have been pulling the heartstrings of women, both celebs and civilians and yet somehow I'm at a loss for what gives them this strange power over the female libido. Surely it can't be their personalities or senses of humor. To date, I haven't really seen any from either of them.

Now, to be clear, I'm not in anyway disputing the fact that Brad and Tom are great actors, because I believe they are. BUT, as far as swoon-worthy chick magnets, not so much. Could somebody help me here? Is my hot-dar broken?

Instant Hot Factor - Boys with Accents

These guys could melt butter with their sexy accents

If there is an Achilles heel that all women share, it's dudes with accents. It's ironic that the popular accent that actors actually study to embrace is the least exotic accent on the planet—Midwestern. It's just dripping with ordinary, trust me, I know because I naturally have one myself.

Let's just say it, the personality and mystery that naturally comes with a sultry southern drawl or a sophisticated English accent amps up the hot factor exponentially. Even the plainest of gents can turn heads if he's sporting a cool accent. It's just true.

But those men fortunate enough to be born with showstopping good looks and raised to pick up an amazing accent on top of it, well that's just not fighting fair.

Sean Connery

He's rocked his good looks from his Darby O'Gill days straight on through The Rock. Even in his seventies, chicks still drooled because he can't pronounce an S to save his life.

Hugh Laurie

Chicks may want his doc persona “House” because he can pull off witty sarcasm like nobody's business, but what makes the guy undeniably sexy in real life is that amazing English accent.

Matthew McConaughey

Seriously. This guy has hot in spades and a good percentage of his wow factor is that southern accent. Giddyup!

Antonio Banderas

If anyone can prove that an accent can make for sheer hot status, it's Antonia Banderas. Sure, his picture can make women weak in the knees, but the true proof comes when cartoon characters lucky enough to be lent his voice can make the ladies swoon.

The list can literally go on forever, because the fact of the matter is that guys with accents are H-O-T. We just can't help ourselves, can we, ladies?

Taye Diggs - On Stage or On Screen, Always a Stunner

What's not to love about Taye Diggs? Stunning good looks. Amazing body...of work. And he oozes talent both on stage and on screen. He acts. He sings. He's just plain delicious.

You may know Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett on Private Practice, but he's had women swooning since he hit the stage in the play “Carousel,” which won five Tony Awards and his place in the entertainment world. Since then, he's won many roles on in major stage productions, including Rent. But, thankfully, he branched out into television and movies and has been driving the ladies wild all along the way.

He's had major roles in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, The Wood, House on Haunted Hill, Kevin Hill, the film version of Rent and many more. His latest film, Between Us, also starring Julia Stiles and Melissa George, is scheduled to be released this year.

There doesn't seem to be any end to his career any time soon. Diggs' charisma and talent will continue to win him roles in any genre. Besides being pretty to look at, Diggs shows off his versatility in projects he chooses and always steals the screen when he's on camera. One of the things I love most about him is that he's not one of those actors you can only see in one type of character. Whether he's portraying a cool, charming lover like Winston Shakespeare or the witty Doc Bennett, he always sells the character.

As much as I love the Taye Diggs' prior roles, I'd love to see him doing more singing. There's just something about a hot guy that can sing, right?

Jensen Ackles: Supernaturally Delicious

I've loved Supernatural since it hit the scene in 2005. While the cool monsters, lore and spooky theme of the show first drew me in, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't Texan hottie Jensen Ackles that's kept me coming back for seven seasons. Yum.

Jensen may be best known for his years as Supernatural's Dean Winchester, but the show wasn't what put him on the map. He'd done a few small roles in TV before, and I'm actually embarrassed to say it, his big break came when he scored a part as Eric Brady on Days of Our Lives. Yeah. I'm sure he's not proud either.

Thankfully, he broke away from daytime drama and moved to prime time, where besides a dozen episodes of Dawson's Creek, he found a nice little home in sci-fi TV. He's brought ridiculously sexy characters to life on the sets of Dark Angel, Smallville and finally, the CW's Supernatural alongside his nearly equally hot buddy, Jared Padalecki. Hey, a girl's gotta stay loyal, right?

Jensen's feature credits include Devour, Ten Inch Hero and My Bloody Valentine. None of these movies were monster hits, with only Valentine hitting the big screen, but I don't think we've seen the last of him in film yet. I think if he does a few more movies where he's not just the hot guy with the husky voice and great stubble, he'll find a big career on the movie front.

By the way, if you haven't seen the indie chick flick, Ten Inch Hero, it's definitely a great watch. Although, unless you're into mohawked, kilt-wearing, punk dudes, don't expect to be drooling over Mr. Ackles in this one. I think he chose this project to show off that he has more to offer than just good looks—and he totally nails it. The only downside to the flick is that he met his now-wife, Danneel Harris, on the set. Boo.

It's okay, Jensen, I can wait. I have a warm-up spouse, too.

Alexander Skarsgard - Internationally Hot

Sweden's 'Sexiest Man' turns heads on 'True Blood'

Vampires are all the rage these days, and when it comes to TV bloodsuckers, Swedish hottie Alexander Skarsgard is without question the tastiest morsel ever to feast on a liquid diet. His stunning green eyes, blond hair, chiseled features and Euro outlook on onscreen nudity keep HBO's True Blood fans coming back for more. Sure, the show is good and all, but seriously, those who've laid eyes on Skarsgard's character, Eric Northman, aren't thinking about plot when he's on the screen, especially when he's in hi birthday suit.

Alexander Skarsgard, son of Mama Mia's Stellan Skarsgard, is relatively new to Hollywood, but not to the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, he got his start in acting as a child in Swedish films. He acted into his teen years when his discomfort with public attention prompted him to walk away from the career and pursue other interests.

He finished high school and served in the military before deciding to give acting another shot. After studying at Leeds Metropolitan University and Marymount Manhattan College, he returned to Sweden and resumed his acting career, where he quickly became a celebrity, and apparently, judging by the amount of skin he's shown over the years, overcame his shy streak.

In 2001, Alexander came back to the US and got a part in Zoolander, where he played a bubble-headed male model. Since then, he's been doing film in both native Sweden and the US, including the HBO miniseries Generation Kill, Straw Dogs, Melancholia and the upcoming Battleship. Still, his current American claim to fame is the complex, but totally sexy Eric Northman on True Blood, which will start its fifth season in June.

Alexander Skarsgard might be a new name in American entertainment, but I have no doubt he's going to find a home here. Not only is he 6' 4” of heart-stopping charisma, but he varies his characters and nails them every time. Keep an eye out for him, I know I will.

Dreamboats: Classic Men

Denzel Washington

This week the Classic Man of choice is Denzel Washington. Washington is probably most well known for his role in Malcolm X. He has appeared in countless movies starting in the 1980s to date.

Washington was born on December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York. He lived an average childhood within the confines of an average family. When he was old enough he sought a degree in journalism but was sidetracked into acting which quickly became a passion. Washington made his major debut in a film called A Carbon Copy in 1981 shortly thereafter a won the role of Dr. Phillip Chandler in the hit television series St. Elsewhere. These two roles launched an impressive career in meaningful films such as John Q., The Hurricane, Man on Fire, The Book of Eli, and Remember the Titans.

Washington has won several awards for both his performances and he looks. His most notable award was the historical achievement of winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the 2001 film Training Day; the award was significant because the first and last African American actor to receive this award prior to Washington was Sidney Poitier in 1963.

Denzel Washington qualifies as Classic Man because of his good looks and easy smile. He is man who stands by his convictions tackling message filled dramatic roles. His charitable works and donations are as profound as the actor himself. He has become a measuring tool by which other young men aspire.

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