6. Pierce Brosnan
The first on the list would definitely be Pierce Brosnan. Brosnan was born in Naven, County Meath in Ireland on May 16. This 1953 born actor was voted as the “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2001 by People Magazine. Mentioning any other movie before his James Bond stint would be an insult to this versatile star. He brought in a new style and suave to the Bond legacy making him a legend of sorts.
Movies like the Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and The World Is Not Enough (2002) are memorable all thanks to Brosnan. The fact that Die Another Day bagged almost half-billion dollars worldwide tells you something about Brosnan’s star persona. Not only are his Bond films worth mentioning, but this attractive star featured in movies like The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Dante’s Peak (1997) and The Lawnmower Man (1992) which earned millions. Talk about being hot and bankable too!
This golden globe award nominee might be forgotten but he hasn’t languished for sure. He will be seen on the silver screen in no less than four movies this year to capture everyone’s hearts. Pierce Brosnan might be over 50 but he is still going the strong and sexy way!
7. Harrison Ford
When it comes to sexy stars, how can anyone leave out Harrison Ford? Born on July 13, 1942, Ford has many hits to his credit. The Empire magazine nailed him as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history in 1995. People’s magazine gave him the status of the Sexiest Man Alive in 1997 and then again in 1998! This hunk of a man managed to rank #1 in Empire magazine’s list of top 100 movie stars of all time in 1997.
The list of Ford’s accolades seems never ending. He is a combination of a manly charm and boyish appeal put together. Ford starred as Hans Solo in the Star Wars trilogy and won a place for himself in everyone’s heart. His role as the title character in the Indiana Jones series remains one of his best work till date. Who can forget him as the President of United States in Air Force One? It made him win many dedicated admirers and followers.
This is the power of Harrison Ford and no one can ever forget his immense contribution to cinema or his perfect gentlemanly charisma. He might be too old for some but is definitely not too old to be sexy at his age!
8. Denzel Washington
One of the most striking and magnetic actors of all time is Denzel Washington. This tall and talented actor was born in 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York. He has starred in various films and television drama serials. Empire magazine chose him as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history in 1995. People magazine honored him as one of the 50 most Beautiful people in the World in 1990 and 2002. Washington was also named by E! as one of the top 20 entertainers of 2001.
This elegant and serene actor who has performed a variety of serious and intelligent roles is respected even today for his immense contribution in cinema. Being Afro-American, he has proved that he is no less than his contemporaries and has removed any bias surrounding himself and other actors like him. His alluring personality permeates in all his work and Philadelphia (1993) is one of the best examples of his great work.
Ranked #59 on VH1’s 100 Hottest Hotties and elected as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1996, Denzel Washington can never really be forgotten by people. He is still one of the most dynamic and gorgeous actors of all time.
9. Mel Gibson
Born on January 3, 1965 in Peekskill, NY, Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson is popularly known as Mel Gibson. This handsome actor has been on the Empire magazine’s list of 50 Most Beautiful people for two consecutive years in 1990 and 1991. Ranked #12 in Empire magazine’s Top 100 Movie Stars of all time, Mel Gibson is a blend of good looks and talent.
His movie, Braveheart, fetched him an academy award. Mad Max and lethal weapon series wouldn’t have been the same without this stylish and classy man. Voted as People magazine’s first ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 1985, Mel Gibson has in no way become only a name. His fans and lovers still vouch for him. The actor also turned into a producer and director with The Passion of Christ which won many critical acclaims. Mel Gibson has aged gracefully and keeps getting better with time. Though we might see less of him on screen, he continues entertaining from behind the scene.
Mel Gibson has proved his mettle not only via his acting skills but also by sustaining his charm and cool, calm demeanor. He is one hottie no one can ever miss!
10. Richard Gere
Whoever wasn’t in love with Richard Gere at some point in time isn’t telling the truth! Women craved for him and men wanted to be like him. This smooth, adorably handsome and charming actor has been on every woman’s list of crushes. Drop dead good looking and extremely attractive, this man has won more than just laurels in Hollywood; he has won over millions of hearts.
This 1949 born actor was named as the sexiest man alive in 1999 by People’s magazine and as one of the 50 most beautiful people in 1991. He is also a humanitarian and this is what makes him even more irresistible! Who can forget him in Grease as Danny Zuko or his utterly sophisticated wooing of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman? This man has charmed one and all and still continues to do so with his salt and pepper hair and crinkly blue eyes.
This man made every woman want o be in love and even now remains the heartthrob of many. Richard Gere has made a place for himself in Hollywood that only few can ever hope to reach.
Enough said about the forgotten Hollywood leading men who still have a place in people’s hearts with their sex appeal and good looks. The gorgeous forgotten leading ladies cannot be ignored. They created magic on screen with their beauty and continue to do so till date.
Here are ten dazzling stars in all their glory, glitz and glamour. We might forget to acknowledge their work or immense contribution in cinema, but we can never forget their style. Sex symbols in their respective ways, these stars have captured our hearts onscreen and even off the screen with humanitarian and charitable acts. Any person can become an actor but to reach the status of a star, takes a lot. Who knows it better than those on the list of these 10 forgotten Hollywood stars who are still sexy!
