Top 10 Iconic Male Sex Symbols: Modern

Hunky, dashing, chiseled, steamy, and just plain hot; these modern day babes have caused many of us to go a little weak in the knees. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 modern male sex symbols.

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#10: David Beckham

The chiseled abs, the fab hair, the tattoos— it took some time before North America caught football fever but boy are we glad they did. From superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo to David Beckham, the world’s most popular sport has produced some seriously sexy athletes. Talent aside—because we all know no one can bend a ball quite like Beckham—Mr. Posh Spice’s handsome good looks and great sense of style have made him an international sensation. And let’s be honest, seeing a larger than life-size underwear-clad Beckham on those H&M billboards just never gets old!

#9: Johnny Depp

From his early days in teen flicks like “Cry-Baby” to his collaborations with Tim Burton in films like “Edward Scissorhands,” to his later incarnation as the fabulously eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp has been wooing fans with his versatile and surprising roles for decades. His handsome good looks, cool vibe and bad boy streak—he did after all trash a hotel room in those boozy Kate Moss days—have kept Depp at the top of Hollywood’s sex symbol list.The fact that his whole sex symbol status remains a mystery to him just adds fuel to the fire.

#8: Tom Brady

Being good at sports has always been a sure-fire way to get the ladies to notice you. It should come as no surprise then that number 8 on our list would go to another superstar athlete. Besides his handsome all-American good looks and seriously fit physique, Tom Brady is arguably one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. And let’s face it; being insanely talented at something gives you instant sex symbol cred. With four Super Bowl titles under his belt and a supermodel wife, it’s no wonder that everyone is a little bit in love with the Bradys.

#7: Daniel Dae Kim

It was his very popular shirtless scenes in the television drama “Lost” that first put Daniel Dae Kim’s sexiness on the map. Showing off chiseled abs and a toned upper body, Kim became a quick fan favorite. One of only a few Asian men to make People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive list, Kim is a versatile actor, devoted family man, restaurateur and outdoor enthusiast. With diverse roles and hopefully many more shirtless scenes in the future, Kim continues to charm audiences near and far.

#6: Hugh Jackman

Multitalented Hugh Jackman has sung and danced his way into our hearts. But it’s likely his 6-foot plus über chiseled frame, insane good looks and nice guy reputation that have made him an undeniable sex symbol. Just ask wife Deborra-Lee Furness who has had to hear how “lucky” she is to be married to one of the world’s hunkiest men for years now. A devoted husband and father, a talented actor, and that sexy Aussie accent… it’s no wonder that, as “Australia” co-star Nicole Kidman has said, “women’s jaws drop” when Hugh walks into a room.

#5: Ryan Gosling

It isn’t only his insane abs that have turned indie darling Ryan Gosling into something of an international phenomenon. His cool art house roles, intense and thoughtful performances and the fact that he breaks up street fights, have made Gosling one of Canada’s most popular exports. Just check out all the pro-feminist Gosling memes flooding the Internet and you’ll see that he has helped redefine the 21st century man.

#4: Antonio Banderas

Probably the most famous Latin lover in modern Hollywood, Antonio Banderas has been charming the world with his smoldering dark eyes, beautiful thick wavy hair and sexy accent for decades. One of Spain’s most famous faces, this hunky actor is best known for his portrayal of Zorro in “The Mask of Zorro” and El Mariachi in “Desperado.” Just watch his nude love scene alongside superbabe Salma Hayek. Enough said!

#3: Denzel Washington

Oozing sex appeal, Denzel Washington has had a career that most actors would only dream of. Playing iconic roles like Malcolm X, Hurricane Carter and many others, Washington has dished out three Oscar-winning performances, making him only the second African American actor to win the prestigious honor of Best Actor. But it isn’t only his amazing acting talent that has made Washington popular with the ladies. His gorgeous face, charismatic personality and yes that smile have secured Denzel a permanent spot as one of Hollywood’s most iconic sex symbols!

#2: George Clooney

From Booker Brooks to Dr. Ross to a wide and varied number of big screen roles, Clooney is proof that some things really do get better with age. Not only has he made aging look cool, but his salt and pepper coif, crinkly eyes and sexy voice have won him thousands of fans all over the world. Finally marrying human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014, this former self-declared lifelong bachelor is now officially off the market. Sorry ladies.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Matthew McConaughey
- Jon Bon Jovi
- Henrik Lundqvist
- LL Cool J
- Bradley Cooper

#1: Brad Pitt

It’s an undeniable fact that Brad Pitt is one helluva good-looking dude. With early stints on “Growing Pains,” “Dallas” and “21 Jump Street,” he didn’t really get noticed until his drool worthy performance in 1991’s “Thelma and Louise.” Suddenly his status shot up to sex symbol extraordinaire and Pitt went on to have a dream career, starring in critically-acclaimed movies and dating some of Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies. Nowadays Pitt can be found sporting a goatee and taking care of his herd of biological and adopted children alongside equally sexy wife Angelina Jolie.

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