As time goes on, standards of beauty for both men and women continue to change in the most odd ways.
On social media recently, there has arisen a new and contentious trend. It implies that guys in the entertainment business should adhere to new attractiveness standards.
Some male celebrities in Hollywood have had comparisons to animals made of their faces.
In the past thirty years, there has been a significant shift in the standards of beauty for men. A recent social media trend is suggesting unconventional beauty standards for men. This trend has sparked debate online. Some have accepted it, while others find it offensive.
Here is a list of the eight guys who, in the eyes of the current trend, are “the sexiest” men of the modern day, ranging in age from elder stars like George Clooney to younger stars like Timothée Chalamet.
John F. Kennedy Jr., the 35th President of the United States, was voted People’s Sexiest Man Alive in September 1988. Afterwards, his close friend Steven M. Gillion disclosed that he considered this label a “badge of honor.”
Kennedy wasn’t afraid to flaunt his figure as a 27-year-old law student at New York University at the time. Gillion claimed that he built up his physique primarily at the gym. “He had all the physical attributes of a body builder,” said the pal.
In 1991, Patrick Swayze
Despite not being in the entertainment industry, Kennedy faced competition from celebrities such as Patrick Swayze. In 1991, the actor was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive.
Demi Moore, his co-star, reportedly called him a sweet, kind-hearted person with a “rugged, animalistic physique. He’s strong, but he has grace and agility. He’s not just this big thug throwing his muscles around out there.”
Men, in addition to women, find the tough Texas native appealing. Roland Joffe, the director, stated, “He has the sexiness of a person who is from the tip of the toenail to the top of the head involved in all the passions, fires, energies and fears that life throws up.”
Keanu Reeves in 1994
Swayze was regarded as the 1990s’ it girl. He wasn’t the only actor to hold the distinction for that decade; Keanu Reeves was also an actor. But in 1994, People magazine did not bestow a title. Years later, Jess Cagle, the editorial director, was able to make a positive change.
In a Lifetime special titled “People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2015: 30 of Sexy,” Hugh Grant, Jim Carrey, and the action movie actor were retroactively given the coveted title of “94” by Cagle.
In 1997, three years after being formally disqualified for the honor, George Clooney was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive. In his debut cover, the seasoned actor’s pals raved about how handsome he looked.
They also shared how loyal the two-time Academy Award winner is. His “ER” co-star, Laura Innes, said, “The rap on George is that he’s this rake, this guy’s guy. That’s true, but he is also a dear, loyal friend who would do anything for you. It’s almost like being a family member.”
In 1999, Richard Gere
Richard Gere was awarded the title of Sexiest Man Alive in 1999; he was 50 years old at the time, whereas Clooney was 36. His ex-girlfriends began to brag about how attractive he was as a result.
Designer Von Furstenberg was one of them and she admitted, “He walked like a biker, and that attracted me. I knew I was going to get my hands on him. I seduced him.”
Pierce Brosnan in 2001
Best renowned for his part in the “James Bond” films, Pierce Brosnan was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive in 2001. Julianna Margulies, his co-star, thought he was a nice family man.
She said, “When you see a gorgeous man holding hands with his wife and holding his baby, there’s nothing more sexy in the world.”
The New Trend: Hot Rodent Boyfriends
The ideals of beauty for males have changed somewhat in modern times. According to a recent social media fad, guys with animal-like facial traits are perceived as more beautiful.
The most recent of these is called “Hot rodent boyfriend.” Men with features resembling rats are referred to by this word. This trend was openly discussed by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” in June 2024.
It reportedly celebrates the “internet boyfriend” aesthetic. Kotb explained, “They’re svelte (with) angular features and bodies,” while Hager added, “Not necessarily conventionally handsome, which makes them even hotter.”
X users have embraced this trend. “Men are either eagle handsome, bear handsome, dog handsome, or reptilian handsome,” claimed one X user. “Stewart little if he was human and hot,” said another, alongside images of actor Mike Faist, who recently starred in the sports film, “Challengers.”
Someone else posted a collage of cartoon mice characters from the movies “Stewart Little” and “Ratatouillie” and wrote, “I’m sorry but they’re the guys from ‘Challengers,” referring to Faist and co-star Josh O’Connor.
Another said that boyfriends who are the “golden retriever” Travis Kelce kind of guys are not the norm anymore. Good-looking rodent boyfriends have taken the place of these males. ” […] We are now entering rat boy summer, if you look rodent like you’re in luck, the girls want you!” the user commented.
Social media users have also strongly linked Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeremy Allen White to the image of the handsome rodent partner.
One penned, “Jeremy Allen White is one of the most handsome men I’ve seen.” Another echoed the same sentiment, writing, “why is Jeremy Allen white genuinely the sexiest man i have ever seen?”
Josh O’Connor
British actor Josh O’Connor is another star considered handsome under this trend. An X user posted a video of him and fellow English actor Kit Connor, captioning, “Kit Connor and the sexiest man alive, Josh O’Connor!”
