Some men in Hollywood transcend age. Hopefully you’re never in a situation where you and your own mother are competing for a guy, but celebrities are just a fantasy anyway, right? Both you and your mom can agree that these clean-cut, all-American guys are totally hot. I know because my mom helped me out by giving her opinions about some of these stars.
1. George Clooney
Mom says: “There is a reason George Clooney is consistently ranked as one of the sexiest stars of all time! His role as ER’s Doctor Ross put him on the map as a serious actor and girls, he can take my pulse anytime. Besides a terrific actor, he is also a noted humanitarian. Nothing sexier than a good-looking, talented, nice-guy!”
I say: When I asked my mom to participate in this list, she agreed to “as long as George Clooney is included.” Well, I couldn’t really argue with that logic. He may be 53 and have grey hair, but there’s a reason he’s dated everyone from waitresses to lawyers of all ages. He might not be the world’s most eligible bachelor anymore, but we can still look…right, Amal?
2. Channing Tatum
Mom says: “After learning that the movie Magic Mike was based on this former model’s own experience as a male stripper in Florida, I finally understood why all the seniors from the northeast move south when they retire! Apparently it’s more than the weather that’s hot down there. Looking forward to the sequel Magic Mike XXL, due to be released this summer.”
I say: Channing is the total package. He can dance, he can do comedy, he can do action, and he can make movies both my mom and I enjoy (like Magic Mike). He’s pretty much the jock in high school who was friends with everyone. I don’t think any woman of any age would turn Channing down.
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
Mom says: “My heart will go on…and on… and on.”
I say: Good one, Mom. Leo has been acting since 1989…that’s before I was born. All I know is I have been hooked on Leo since I was 8 years old and was introduced to Jack Dawson for the first time. Since he doesn’t look at all to be 40-hell, he played a believable 20-something in Wolf of Wall Street-all women get to pretend he’s their boyfriend.
4. Justin Timberlake
Mom says: “Wouldn’t every female love to be serenaded by this awesome singing talent? However, I think Janet Jackson may have a slightly different perspective after their joint half-time performance at the 2004 Superbowl.”
I say: Who doesn’t like Justin Timberlake? Girls want to be with him, and guys want to be him. Mom or not, anyone can appreciate Justin’s ridiculous talent for singing, acting, and doing just about anything else he feels like trying.
5. Patrick Dempsey
Mom says: “Just heard out that this hunky Grey’s Anatomy actor is getting divorced from his wife of 15 years. I bet many women will hope they will become the next Mrs. McSteamy. I always envied Meredith…”
I say: There’s a reason that the nickname “McSteamy” has stuck. If this man walked into my hospital room, I’d go into cardiac arrest. But Patrick Dempsey’s acting dates back to the 80’s, so your mom will have a point when she claims she saw him first.
6. Jesse Williams
Mom says: “The combination of his striking blue eyes (compliments of his Swedish American mom) and his darker skin (thanks to his African-American dad) makes every girl swoon. He is gorgeous!”
I say: Grey’s Anatomy is just full of men my mom and I both love, but I guess saving lives does make a guy more attractive. Jesse Williams plays Dr. Jackson Avery, but you might also recognize him from appearances in Greek and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. He’s just so damn pretty.
7. Derek Jeter
Mom says: “Please , marry my daughter…”
I say: I’m down! The game of baseball became a lot less sexy when Derek Jeter announced his retirement. Those eyes. That smile. The way he always came through in a pinch. The man can get any girl he wants (and he’s proved it by dating the likes of Jessica Biel and Minka Kelly), but he’s still single…so there’s a chance.
