Even when you don’t agree with the magazine's selections, it’s still interesting to look at the history of male attractiveness. Anyway, don’t worry, the People never randomly picked someone on street, these men below are all talented and gorgeous actors that all women desire. So, scroll down to check how these male celebrities made it on the list of the hottest men alive and what they look like now.
#1 1985: Mel Gibson
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#2 1990: Tom Cruise
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#3 1995: Brad Pitt
#4 1997: George Clooney
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#5 1998: Harrison Ford
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#6 2001: Pierce Brosnan
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#7 2004: Jude Law
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#8 2008: Hugh Jackman
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#9 2010: Ryan Reynolds
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#10 2011: Bradley Cooper
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#11 2012: Channing Tatum
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#12 2015: David Beckham
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#13 2019: John Legend
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#14 2020: Michael B. Jordan
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#15 2021: Paul Rudd
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