Here's The Top 16 Vintage Celeb Studs Of All Time

Today, they are known as “man crush Mondays” on social media. However, back in the day, handsome celebrity men were known as heartthrobs or dreamboats, and boy, oh boy did they send our hearts a flutter with their rugged good looks. All of these celebrities are not only incredibly good looking, but they're talented as well! Some of them are music icons, and others are legends in the film industry. No matter what they did, they left a mark in pop culture history.

While there are certainly many great-looking present-day celebrity men, some of the vintage studs we're about to look at are literally the ones who set the bar for what a male celebrity should even look like, to be considered good-looking. These men were also in their prime well before the age of social media and the internet, meaning that every time people got to see them, it was an absolute treat on the eyes because their images didn't saturate the media the way that celebrities do now. If you didn't know who they were before, you'll definitely want to get to know them after you see what they look like, because one thing is for sure - they certainly don't make them like this anymore!

16 Mick Jagger And Those Lips

Mick Jagger is a living musical legend with so much style and swag, even at the age of 74. It's safe to say that he still gets the ladies swooning. At an early age, Jagger had expressed an love and interest in music, having received his first guitar at the age of 14. Eventually, the Rolling Stones were formed, and they were marketed as a group of wild and rough rockers, which allowed the young Jagger to perform some crazy antics on stage, which the audience ate up.

Jagger definitely has undeniable appeal, and although he battled with drug problems and run-ins with the law, he and the rest of the band were still able to build long lasting careers, cementing themselves as one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.

15 There Are No Words For How Great Paul Newman Looked

There are probably very few people who would disagree that Paul Newman is one of the most attractive men in Hollywood past, present, and future. Even if you say that he isn't your type, there is no denying that the man is absolutely beautiful. Besides being a great actor and great-looking human being, Newman also served in the military during World War II. He said that he took theatre as a major in college, because “I got thrown in jail and kicked off the football team. Since I was determined not to study very much, I majored in theatre the last two years.” That would prove to be a great choice, as Newman had a long-running career in film and theatre, which is a blessing to all of us who can continue to watch him on screen.

14 Prince Is An Icon

Singer and all-around superstar Prince had a mysterious appeal because of his androgynous style and incredible musical talent. At a young age, he taught himself how to play a number of instruments like the piano, guitar and drums. Despite his musical skill, he was made fun of by him peers. In an interview, he said that “I tried to compensate by being as flashy and as noisy as I could.” This is likely where the whole Prince persona was born.

He rose to fame in the 1980s, with hit songs like “Sexuality,” “1999,” "Little Red Corvette,” and "Do Me Baby.” Of course, some of his most famous songs cam from his 1984 album, Purple Rain. This is also around the time that Prince became known as a visual icon with his signature look, which often included flowing jackets, ruffles, and punk embellishments.

13 Sean Connery Was Smooth As 007

Most people have their preference, in regards to which actor best played the suave, British man of mystery, James Bond. For obvious reasons, we'll have to go with Sean Connery as our choice, because of his good looks and great voice and accent. While he's now retired from acting, Connery had a long-running career as a successful actor.

While competing in a fitness competition, Connery was approached by a casting director to appear in a musical. Connery has said of the experience, ”I didn't have a voice, couldn't dance, but I could look good standing there.” This is what lead him to pursue acting as a career. In the early 1960s, Connery's career really took off when he was cast as James Bond - to the delight of women all over the world.

12 Steven Tyler Knows How To Rock

The colourful and dynamic leader of the band Aerosmith also happens to be an incredibly good-looking person, which isn't a surprise, because a lot of musicians are, right? Steven Tyler is definitely not an exception to that rule, as he has has always had an undeniable appeal, both as a musician and a heartthrob.

Tyler, and the rest of his Aerosmith bandmates got together in 1970, and by 1972, they had already been signed by Columbia Records. The classic song, “Dream On” was one of their first hits, as well as a future iconic song for the band. The song featured Tyler's amazing vocals, and really put him and the band in the spotlight. The band has had its ups and downs, particularly in the 1980s, and they continued their success into the early 1990s.

11 Crooner Marvin Gaye Had Women Swooning

What's more attractive than a handsome man with an amazing voice? He was called, “The Prince Of Soul,” and rightfully so, what with his smooth vocals. Marvin Gaye's music is often described as “baby-making music” because his songs just get people in the mood for love. He became a musical icon because of his enduring hits, such as "Let's Get It On," "Sexual Healing,” "I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” as well as his protest anthem, “What's Going On?”

Gaye proved that he was not just a pretty face, as his artistic endeavours paved the way for other artists like Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson in later years. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions to music. Once, he said about his career, “Hopefully, I record so that I can help someone overcome a bad time."

10 Jim Morrison Brought Us Some Great Tunes (And Hair)

If you're a big fan of all things music, then you're probably familiar with the band, The Doors. If you're a big fan of fashion, then you've probably seen graphic t-shirts with the band, The Doors, in big, bold letters. Of course, The Doors wouldn't be what they are today if it wasn't for Jim Morrison.

Not only was Morrison the lead singer of the band, but he was also a talented song writer. Oh, and he also became an iconic heartthrob because of that hair! He's been called things like, "The King of Orgasmic Rock,” as well as "the ultimate Barbie doll” by different publications over the years - and rightfully so. His good looks caused such a stir that music writers were suddenly becoming poetic in their descriptions of him.

9 Robert Redford Was Easy On The Eyes

You might know Robert Redford from some classic films like, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Candidate (1972), and The Way We Were (1973). However, besides being a tilted actor, Redford was also an incredibly good-looking man. In fact, he acted in The Candidate because he wanted to ensure that he wouldn't get type-cast as your typical, “pretty boy” character. Obviously, he wasn't just a pretty face.

Redford also proved that he was more than a “pretty boy” through the many things he did for the film industry. He became a director and producer, and also helped start the Sundance Film Festival, which you may currently know as one of the movie industry's most prestigious events. In 2016, Redford was also awarded the the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama.

8 Tom Selleck Had Iconic Facial Hair

Before he was Monica Gellar's older, dentist boyfriend, Richard Burke, on the hit television show, Friends, Tom Selleck had already established himself as a Hollywood actor and heartthrob. Selleck decided to pursue acting in the 1970s, and had smaller roles in shows like Taxi, The Young And The Restless, and Charlie's Angels. However, it wasn't until he laded the lead role in Magnum, P.I., that he got his big break.

Since then, Selleck has had success in film and in television, receiving an Emmy nomination for his role on Friends. Of course, one of the things that Selleck has become famous for, aside from his acting, is his good looks - in particular, his iconic moustache. Selleck and moustaches became synonymous in the same way that people associate peanut butter with jelly.

7 Jon Bon Jovi Is A New Jersey Heartthrob

Any fan of karaoke has probably heard someone sing, at one time or another, the song, “Livin' on a prayer,” or “Bed of roses.” If you have, then you have singer and dreamboat, Jon Bon Jovi to thank for those classics. Besides bringing some classic tunes to a karaoke bar near you, Bon Jovi also became quite popular among the ladies because of his good looks.

The New Jersey crooner decided at a young age that he wanted to be a rock star, and formed the band, Bon Jovi, in the 1980s. He and his band became famous because of their power ballads, soaring guitar riffs, and their physical appeal. Aside from music, Bon Jovi has also transitioned into acting, with a regular role in the television show, Ally McBeal, in the early 2000s.

6 James Caan Is One Of The Original Bad Boys Of Hollywood

Most lovers of film are familiar with the name James Caan. His most famous performance is probably from the 1972 film, The Godfather, of which he was nominated for an Oscar. Besides being a great actor, Caan's appeal because his personal life was always filled with controversy, making him a bad boy in Hollywood.

First, there were the long-standing rumours about his abuse of drugs, although he has never confirmed this. Then, there were his multiple arrests - three, to be exact - he was arrested for assault twice, and he once allegedly threatened rapper Derek Lee with a gun. His romantic life has also been just at tumultuous, with Caan having been married four times. It's as though the more trouble he gets into or causes, the more attractive he seems.

5 Bret Michaels Brought The Heat

Some might say that his career is now slightly trivialized because of his multiple appearances on a variety of reality shows, like VH1's Rock of Love in 2007, Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It, in 2010, as well as winning The Celebrity Apprentice. There have also been a lot of tabloid rumours about his alleged numerous plastic surgeries to remain youthful. However, singer Bret Michaels used to be quite the heartthrob, especially in the 1980s.

As the lead singer of the glam-metal band Poison, Michaels certainly did not have a hard time attracting the ladies, with their party music and head-turning looks. Another bad boy that people love to love, Michaels had a leaked tape of himself being intimate with then girlfriend, celebrity bombshell, Pamela Anderson.

4 Funny Man Eddie Murphy Was Also A Stud

Most people find humour really attractive, because it means that the person doesn't take things too seriously, and that they're a good person to have for a good time. Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has proved himself to be one of the comedy greats, so of course he'd be at the top of most people's lists for funny men that they'd like to hang out with. Of course, it doesn't hurt that in the prime of his career, he was also really good looking.

Although some people might remember him for his voice acting for movies like Shrek, Murphy's early standup comedy was quite raunchy and bold. He was known for shaking things up and causing a little controversy along the way, which is why he was such a trailblazer in comedy.

3 Gene Kelly Was Classically Handsome

When people mention “Old Hollywood,” and some of the most iconic celebrities of the era, Gene Kelly is usually at the top of that list. Kelly also became a trailblazer in Hollywood, because he changed the way people looked at men acting and dancing in musicals. He had classic ballet technique, as well as an athletic style, and of course, he was incredibly handsome as well.

Kelly's most memorable role is in the classic film, Singing In The Rain, which is widely regarded as one of the best dance movies of all time. While Kelly was often compared to fellow actor Fred Astaire, his style of dance and performance set him apart. His Singing In The Rain co-star, Debbie Reynolds said, "There'll never be another Gene… I was only 18 when we made that movie, and the hardest thing was keeping up with his energy."

2 James Brown Had The Moves

If some people are considered a “triple threat” because they're multi-talented, the the late, great, James Brown was a quintuple threat, as he was a singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and activist. While he was the charismatic and handsome “godfather of soul” to most of us, he wasn't always that way. Brown grew up during the Great Depression, and had a difficult childhood. At the age of 16, he was arrested for stealing a car and sent to prison.

However, he made the most of a bad situation and started a choir in prison. He also played semi-professional baseball, but by the mid-1950s, he was already becoming a rising star in the soul and R&B genre. Brown has also been called “the inventor of funk,” as well as “the grandfather of hip-hop.”

1 Bruce Springsteen Knew How To Put On A Show

What list of good-looking, vintage celebrity men would be complete without “The Boss” himself? Bruce Sprinsgsteen is an American rock musician with hits such as “Born to Run,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “I'm on Fire.” He earned his nickname because of the way he used to collect money and hand it out to his band members after a gig.

He had a slow start in music, with his earlier works being dismissed by critics. However, by 1975, Springsteen's third album, Born to Run, was a success, making it to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and catapulting him to fame. His good looks also helped to create excitement about him and his music. He has also been known for putting on marathon shows, which are usually three to four hours long.