16 Famous Heartthrobs Who Had Us Under Their Spell When Were Younger

One of the reasons why we like to watch some movies over and over again is because we want to see our favorite actors and experience those pleasant feelings we had when we watched these movies for the first time. Some of these actors continue to make movies, others are busy with something else.

At Now I’ve Seen Everything, we became curious to find out what the actors whose posters we used to hang on our walls are doing now.

Billy Zane (56 y.o.)

Billy’s major breakthrough was in the 1997 movie Titanic that conquered the entire planet. Nowadays, the actor continues to film movies and series. Zane is also a painter, and he’s had numerous exhibitions.

Owen Wilson (53 y.o.)

In the 2000s, the actor mostly starred in comedies. Shanghai Noon, Wedding Crashers, and, of course, Marley & Me, which is loved by so many people, have proven that he’s a great comedic talent. Nowadays, Wilson continues to act in movies but has also taken on more dramatic roles.

Bradley Cooper (47 y.o.)

Bradley Cooper rose to fame thanks to the movie The Hangover. His next movies (Limitless and American Hustle) were also successful which helped him to become a movie producer. Now Cooper is also a pretty successful film director, his directorial debut was the movie A Star Is Born which received a few Oscar nominations.

Edward Norton (52 y.o.)

Edward’s debut role in the movie, Primal Fear, earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. But he rose to fame thanks to the movie Fight Club. His filmography includes such great flicks as Moonrise Kingdom, The Bourne Legacy, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. And last year, the feature The French Dispatch starring him was released.

Matthew McConaughey (53 y.o.)

Matthew McConaughey became famous thanks to his starring roles in romantic comedies, but he continues to amaze his fans with his incredible transformations. In 2014, he won an Oscar for his performance in the movie Dallas Buyers Club, and his character in the series True Detective has become iconic. One of his latest works is the lead role in Guy Ritchie’s movie The Gentlemen.

Antonio Banderas (61 y.o.)

The Spanish actor, director, singer, and producer rose to fame thanks to the movies Desperado, Evita, The Mask of Zorro, and Spy Kids. Also, he’s one of the actors who frequently appears in Pedro Almodóvar’s projects. Currently Antonio continues to act in movies and voices animated characters.

Ashton Kutcher (44 y.o.)

Among Ashton Kutcher’s most memorable roles are Jesse in the comedy Dude, Where’s My Car? and Evan in the thriller The Butterfly Effect. He’s mostly known for his comedic parts, but there are also dramatic movies in his filmography, including Jobs where he played Steve Jobs.

Adam Sandler (55 y.o.)

Adam Sandler is a famous comedian and one of the richest Hollywood actors. He’s acted in such renowned comedies as 50 First Dates, Happy Gilmore, and Big Daddy. Today, Adam remains a popular actor and a successful film producer — his movie Murder Mystery became a hit on Netflix. Sandler signed a deal with this streaming giant that he will make 4 additional movies for them.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (31 y.o.)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson rose to prominence thanks to the unusual action movie, Kick-Ass. The actor is also known for his parts in the movies Anna Karenina and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Aaron’s career is on the rise: he recently starred in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Tenet and the mystery series Calls.

Orlando Bloom (45 y.o.)

Orlando Bloom, an aspiring actor at the time, got very lucky when he landed the role of the elf Legolas in the tremendous trilogy The Lord of the Rings. After that, he starred in the super popular franchise Pirates of the Caribbean and historical movies Troy and Kingdom of Heaven. In the 2010s, Bloom returned to the character that had made him famous — he played Legolas in The Hobbit trilogy. Nowadays, Bloom continues to act in movies.

Robert Pattinson (35 y.o.)

Robert became internationally famous thanks to the roles of Cedric Diggory in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga. His career is on the rise — this year, the blockbuster The Batman was released, starring Pattinson.

Ethan Hawke (51 y.o.)

Ethan Hawke’s acting career began when he was still a teenager, but the 2000s were his most successful decade. Hawke appeared in such popular thrillers as Training Day, Lord of War, and Assault on Precinct 13. Even though his later projects were not as successful, the actor continues to act in both mainstream (Sinister, The Purge) and independent (Boyhood) movies.

Clive Owen (57 y.o.)

Clive Owen is known for his roles in the movies King Arthur, Derailed, and Sin City. One of his latest works is the role of Claudius in the 2018 movie Ophelia. And soon a new season of the series American Crime Story will be released where Owen will play Bill Clinton.

Channing Tatum (41 y.o.)

The role of a street dancer in the movie Step Up brought Tatum millions of fans. After the movie’s success, he landed roles in blockbusters like G.I. Joe, The Eagle, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The actor also appeared in the popular movies, Dear John and 21 Jump Street, and revealed his dramatic potential in the movie Foxcatcher.

Josh Hartnett (43 y.o.)

After starring in the dramas Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down, Josh Hartnett became one of the most promising Hollywood actors. But after his success in the 2000s, the actor disappeared from the big screen. Nowadays, Hartnett mainly appears in B movies and TV series.

Kyle MacLachlan (63 y.o.)

Kyle became popular thanks to David Lynch’s legendary series Twin Peaks. He also appeared in other projects from Lynch, like Blue Velvet and Dune. Later, the actor starred in the iconic series Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives. Kyle continues to act in movies, and we can’t wait to see his new roles.

We think that these actors have become even hotter with age. Do you have favorite actors who you’ve been infatuated with for decades? Tell us about them in the comments below, and we’ll write a new article about them.