What 22 Celebrities Who Won “Hottest Man Alive” Looked Like When They Were Younger

Since 1985, People magazine has given Hollywood heartthrobs the title of ’’Hottest Man Alive,’’ cementing his status as one of the most desirable men in the world. But if we travel back in time and see what these men looked like while entering adulthood, we might witness some pleasant surprises.
As they’ve proven to us, as they mature, some blessed men grow into their looks and gain the charm and confidence that make them irresistibly dashing.

Bright Side is fascinated by how features change and transform as the years pass. We’ll share the old and new photos of 22 famous men whose handsome looks made them gain a special place in our hearts.

Denzel Washington, “Hottest Man Alive” of 1996

Richard Gere, “Hottest Man Alive” of 1999

Brad Pitt, “Hottest Man Alive” of 1995 and 2000

Pierce Brosnan, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2001

Ben Affleck, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2002

Jude Law, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2004

George Clooney, “Hottest Man Alive” of 1997 and 2006

Matt Damon, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2007

Hugh Jackman, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2008

Johnny Depp, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2003 and 2009

Ryan Reynolds, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2010

Bradley Cooper, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2011

Channing Tatum, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2012

Adam Levine, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2013

Chris Hemsworth, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2014

David Beckham, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2015

Dwayne Johnson, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2016

Blake Shelton, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2017

Idris Elba, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2018

John Legend, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2019

Michael B. Jordan, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2020

Paul Rudd, “Hottest Man Alive” of 2021

In your opinion, what is the secret that makes some people look better with age? Who would you add to this list?