There are actors in world cinema who knew how to make women fall in love with them at a glance. Sometimes directors were forced to reshoot scenes several times because the footage with them in it seemed too perfect. For example, Rudolph Valentino’s beauty provoked more than one suicide. And he was not the only one to leave such a noticeable mark behind him. Let’s take a look at which actors will always be symbols of male beauty and irresistibility.
Cary Grant
He perfectly combines regular features, unique charisma and impeccable style. It is simply impossible not to fall in love with this Hollywood heartthrob, as the image of an aristocratic hero with expressive dark eyes and a charming smile easily wins women’s hearts. As critics noted, he was not only handsome but also intelligent. Cary Grant knew how to convey irony, self-confidence and glamour through his gaze, which made his characters special.
His external beauty was perfectly complemented by his tall stature. His posture and gestures added a special elegance. Ian Fleming himself was inspired by him when creating the image of James Bond. Even in his mature years, Grant did not lose his charm and remained a role model.
Paul Newman
His main distinguishing feature was his expressive blue eyes. His gaze was so deep that he was compared to an ancient bronze statue. His unreal beauty prevented Paul from playing serious roles, as viewers often focused on his appearance rather than the plot of the film.
His ideal body and facial proportions also contributed to women falling in love with Newman. He perfectly combined romanticism and masculinity. It is also worth noting that the actor was colour blind and dressed intuitively, but this did not prevent him from becoming a benchmark for men’s fashion.
Alain Delon
Just think of his ‘southern’ sensitivity, high cheekbones and aristocratic pallor! He had a particularly successful combination of grace and masculine strength. As his fans note, he is handsome not only when standing still, but also in motion, as he always kept himself in good physical shape. His angles are so successful from any side that it seems as if he was created especially for cinema.
But appearances can be deceiving in this case. His cold calculation, authority and passion are often embodied in the characters he played. For example, one can recall the film In the Heat of the Sun. Women were attracted to his ‘dangerous’ beauty, so he never suffered from a lack of attention, even with his difficult character.
Marlon Brando
He was popular in the 1950s. Women liked Brando’s brutal sensitivity, predatory nature and grace. His broken nose and powerful jaw added a special flavour, although modern youth would consider this a flaw. At that time, women considered him a dangerous and attractive man.
As critics note, Brando’s appearance is a perfect example of inner conflict. Behind his cold, stern image lay a kind heart and a sensitive soul. Women lost their heads over his husky voice and wild energy. Even when Marlon gained a lot of weight in his old age, his attractiveness remained intact.
Rudolph Valentino
He was the first sex symbol of world cinema. His southern beauty and virtuoso plasticity contributed to this, as women immediately appreciated his Greek profile and bronze skin tone. Not only that, Rudolph always combed his hair smoothly and looked like a real Latin lover from a favourite TV series.
His beauty was evident in his dancing, his gaze and his every movement. Female viewers simply lost control because of his animal grace. Men were so jealous and envious of Valentino’s beauty that they called him too feminine. Well, then they simply copied the actor’s image in order to also bask in female attention. His attractiveness was associated with mysticism, because after Rudolf’s death, many female fans committed suicide.
Sergei Stolyarov
The heroic stature of this Soviet cinema actor is beyond doubt. His tall height, broad shoulders and classic Slavic appearance could not leave women indifferent. He seemed strong, manly and reliable, which is exactly what is important to the fairer sex.
Yes, his image was far from Hollywood glamour, but popular actors often became favourites too. Not all Hollywood stars have such chiselled cheekbones, a warm smile and a sense of masculine dignity. In the 1930s, even foreign magazines included Stolyarov in their lists of the most handsome men. Sergei himself was ironic about being called a Soviet sex symbol.
James Dean
He became an icon of male beauty in the 1950s. He perfectly combined teenage looks, piercing emotionality and rebellious charm. James Dean’s appearance was difficult to call standard — curly hair, a sad look and sensual lips. This made him seem like an eternal teenager.