Reader’s Vote: Most Handsome Man In The World 2025

Damson Idris brought serious star power to 2025, making waves with his role as Joshua Pearce in the F1 movie (per Formula 1). He first gained acclaim in the FX crime drama Snowfall, but this year solidified his status as one of Hollywood’s rising forces.

On and off the red carpet, Idris exudes suave confidence. He’s now set to headline the Paris-set romance Miles & Juliette, starring opposite Anamaria Vartolomei (via Variety).

Shawn Mendes has been a heartthrob since his YouTube days, turning viral covers into global stardom. Over the years, he’s racked up chart-topping albums and a legion of devoted fans.

His latest release, the critically praised album Shawn, dropped on November 15, 2024, after a brief delay from its original October launch. Mendes will celebrate a decade in music with his 2025 On The Road Again tour, spotlighting hits from all five of his studio albums (per The Montreal).

Jeremy Allen White has been riding a viral wave since his breakout role as Chef Carmy on The Bear. The Emmy-winning actor became a pop culture favorite, and his steamy Calvin Klein ads only fueled the frenzy. He’s now making headlines again for his upcoming transformation into Bruce Springsteen in the biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, set to hit theaters worldwide on October 24, 2025 (per Variety).

He might not fit the textbook definition of handsome, but White’s brooding energy, quiet intensity, and emotional depth have fans swooning. Carmy’s still in the kitchen, and White’s star is only heating up.

Bollywood’s original Greek God, Hrithik Roshan, has remained a leading heartthrob since his 2000 debut in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. He’s known for his sculpted physique, fluid dance moves, piercing gaze, and a dynamic acting career that spans genres.

In 2025, Roshan starred in the much-hyped War 2, released on August 14 (per Times Now). He’s also stepping behind the camera for the first time, making his directorial debut with Krrish 4, a project he previously led as its superhero star (via Variety).

German actor Damian Hardung gained international recognition with his breakout role as James Beaufort in Maxton Hall. His performance has sparked comparisons to early 2000s teen icons like Troy Bolton, bringing the classic heartthrob back to the screen.

Hardung is set to return in Maxton Hall, The World Between Us Season 2, premiering on Prime Video on November 7, 2025 (per Entertainment Weekly).

Charles Melton is shedding his Riverdale roots and emerging as a powerhouse in prestige film. After earning critical acclaim for his role in 2023’s May December, he’s proving he’s more than just a CW heartthrob.

Next up, Melton stars in Lulu Wang’s adaptation of Katie Kitamura’s novel Audition, opposite Lucy Liu (per Variety). He’s also appearing alongside Rachel Brosnahan and Will Poulter in Netflix’s upcoming drama Saturn Return (Netflix).

Wi Ha-Joon stole hearts across the globe with his role on Squid Game. He has since starred in the thriller film Midnight, the TV series Bad and Crazy, the Netflix series Little Women, and Gyeongseong Creature, as well as the Disney+ series The Worst of Evil. 

The actor also reprised his role in Squid Game seasons 2 and 3. He is in talks to star in the Korean version of the hit Japanese drama, Kôri no Sekai, which has a working title of Siren, opposite Park Min-young (per The Rolling Stone). 

The “world’s hottest maths teacher” Pietro Boselli is not just a pretty face but also has the brains to rizz you up. The model and fitness entrepreneur has over 3.4 million followers on Instagram and began his career as a model for Armani Junior at the age of 6, according to W Magazine. 

Boselli is signed with IMG Models and has appeared in campaigns for clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch and fashion house Moschino, as well as in spreads for GQ Style.

Måneskin’s frontman, Damiano David, might just be too good-looking for his own good. The singer dropped his debut solo album, Funny Little Fears, on May 16, 2025, and it quickly became one of the year’s buzziest releases.

The project includes standout tracks like “Born With A Broken Heart,” the Labrinth-produced “Silverlines,” and “Next Summer.” David described the album as “very excessive, very dramatic, very theatrical” in an interview with NME. No surprises there, coming from one of rock’s most flamboyant stars.

Jacob Elordi has left his Kissing Booth image in the dust. From his brooding turn in Euphoria to buzzworthy roles in Saltburn and Priscilla, the Australian actor has become one of Hollywood’s most magnetic leading men.

He’s heating things up again in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, starring opposite Margot Robbie (watch teaser). Up next, Elordi will appear in Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, hitting select theaters on October 17, 2025, and Netflix on November 7, 2025 (per Variety).

David Beckham proves age is just a number. The football icon turned 50 in May and continues to set the standard for timeless style and celebrity cool.

His early 2025 campaign with HUGO BOSS went viral, and his latest collection, inspired by British heritage, was met with fanfare (per XMag). Beckham’s family appearances and global presence keep him trending, while WWD calls him the epitome of aging with style (according to WWD).

Will Poulter’s glow-up has been one for the books. The British actor has come a long way since being known as “the guy with the eyebrows.” His guest-starring role as Luca on The Bear turned heads and landed him squarely in Hollywood hottie territory. 
In 2025, Poulter appeared in the films “Death of a Unicorn” and “Warfare.” He will next star in the Netflix film Saturn Return alongside Charles Melton and Rachel Brosnahan. The actor has also been cast to lead the buzzy horror film Rapture, alongside Kit Connor and Manu Ríos (per Deadline).  

Sam Claflin has been a perpetual heartthrob since his days as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The actor has showcased his skills in a slew of rom-coms and a colorful range of big-budget projects. 

His portrayal as the troubled lead of the 2023 series Daisy Jones & The Six had viewers swooning over his rugged appearance and uncanny sex appeal. Claflin even sang all the songs himself, which makes him just that much hotter. 

His recent projects include a lead role in the miniseries “The Count of Monte Cristo” and the upcoming Prime Video thriller series “Lazarus” (per Deadline).     

While Emily is off jumping from one man to the next and constantly finding her way back to Gabriel, the male star who shines the most in the popular Netflix series is supporting actor Paul Forman. The French-English actor who portrays Nicolas on Emily in Paris has gained worldwide heartthrob status with his green-flag character and impeccable good looks. 

The actor will reprise his role in the upcoming fifth season of the show, which is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 18, 2025 (per Deadline). 

When it comes to avant-garde men’s fashion, Colman Domingo reigns supreme. Beyond his red carpet dominance, he showcased his acting chops in wildly different roles this year, from the wise, no-nonsense Ali in Euphoria to a comedic standout in Netflix’s The Four Seasons, where he starred alongside Tina Fey and Steve Carell.

Domingo also made his directorial debut with Episode 6 of The Four Seasons (per Netflix). And as one of the 2025 MET Gala chairs, he stunned with not one, but two unforgettable looks (via Vogue).

The White Lotus and One Day Netflix series star Leo Woodall’s rise to fame has been rapid, owing to his screen presence and possibly the only actor who could make viewers feel empathy for a character like Dexter. Most recently, he starred in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy opposite Renée Zellweger. 

The actor played Niki, an expert piano tuner in the thriller “Tuner,” which debuted on screens in Toronto on September 8, 2025. He will also star in Rachel Weisz’s Netflix Limited Series, Vladimir (per Variety).

Spanish breakout star Gabriel Guevara, of Culpa Mía (My Fault), is so utterly gorgeous that viewers are willing to overlook the stepbrother romance plot. The actor’s role as Nicholas “Nick” Leister in the Prime Video film series thrust him into the spotlight, making him an overnight sensation among Gen-Z. 

He is all set to reprise his role in the final film in the series, which is scheduled to release on Prime Video on October 16, 2025, and will serve as the epic conclusion to the worldwide phenomenon (per Deadline).  

Justin Baldoni has had a rough year, but the star of Jane the Virgin has always been one of the most dashing male celebrities in Hollywood. The actor has been in the news nearly every day in 2025 due to his legal battle with Blake Lively over the controversy surrounding their film, It Ends With Us (per TMZ). 
However, that doesn’t detract from all the goodwill he has shown in advocating for women over the past couple of years. The actor is a part of the Board of Ambassadors of the Tahirih Justice Center, a nonprofit advocating for women, girls, and all immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. Bladoni’s case against Liveley is scheduled for a full trial in March 2026.
Variety reported that the actor’s next project, the sports drama The Senior, which he produced through his company, Wayfarer Studios, was released on September 19, 2025.  

Christopher Briney has been turning heads as the swoon-worthy Conrad Fisher in Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Both People and Glamour have compared his looks and charm to those of a young Leonardo DiCaprio.

Outside his breakout role, Briney has taken the stage in the off-Broadway play Dilaria and brought a fresh twist to Aaron Samuels in the 2024 Mean Girls musical remake.

With his sleek, trendsetting style and undeniable Gen-Z magnetism, Briney’s trajectory as the next Hollywood heartthrob seems unstoppable. No doubt about it, Connie Baby is that guy.

Aditya Roy Kapur has been Bollywood’s go-to heartthrob for years, known for his smoldering looks and velvety voice. From his breakout in Aashiqui 2 to standout roles in The Night Manager and Metro... In Dino, he’s proven his versatility on screen.

While his personal life made waves with a public breakup in 2024, his evolving style and consistent project choices have kept him in the public eye. Whether in laid-back streetwear or sharp red carpet fits, Kapur always brings effortless cool (via GQ India).