The Ultimate List of Heartthrobs
From my middle school diaries to the sites of Cosmo, here are the names that had me blushin’ and smitten. They’re yours now, dear reader. Daydream as much as you want!
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Crush Confessions: The Editor’s Not-so-Secret List of Heartthrobs and Absolute Weaknesses
Superheroes, tortured souls, and mischievous smiles — here’re the swoon-worthy celebs I can’t get enough of.
BY|PUBLISHED: OCT 03, 2025
Hey girl,
Gather ’round. Slip into your comfiest PJs or fave worn-out tee, grab a cuppa’ hot cocoa, plate of smores, and settle in. Cuz tonight, I’m spilling the tea on my celebrity crushes. The ones who made me blush, fantasise, and had me doodlin’ on the back of my math notebooks.
Let’s head to the very beginning – my first celebrity crush. Okay, I don’t remember loyalty being a trait of mine at the ripe age of six (commitment issues who?). But I do remember two charming brunettes with adorable smiles. Daniel Radcliffe as the Harry Potter from Harry Potter and James Franco as the stunner Harry Osborn from Spider-Man. Guess I had a thing for Harrys.
On one side, we had Harry Potter – heroic, brave, good-hearted, and yet at times awkward. That bowl-cut 11-year-old had me under a spell for most of my childhood. I think it may have been his glasses (a total weakness of mine). And on the other hand, we had Harry Osborn – charismatic, stylish, brooding, and sometimes cocky. The hero and the villain – oh, little me was definitely torn!
David Corenswet
Did I mention that glasses were a thing? Starting off with Superman himself (def a Clark Kent-girl), David’s got that boy-next-door charm. He’s nerdy, warm-hearted, a bit of a himbo, and incredibly hot! The kinda’ guy you’d picture carrying your groceries, fixing your refrigerator, or building you a wardrobe.
Owen Painter
A Tim-Burton-esque beauty, with black locks, dark eyes, pale skin, and a lanky frame, Owen is the epitome of brooding charm. He’s the kinda’ man you dream of. The mysterious and unnamed face who romances you, leaving you with a deep longing in your heart after you awaken.
Damson Idris
Hottest man of 2025, dare I say. As a jewellery-obsessed girl, he’s perfect! Damson, my ring size is 5 – in case you wanna’ custom-make anything for me (a girl can dream). Mama’s boy, ambitious, hardworking, stylish, a man who manifests his dreams – what more could I ask for?
You’re gonna’ realise soon that I don’t have a specific type.
Sophie Thatcher
Speaking of the hottest of 2025… any Yellowjackets fans here? Natalie Scartoccio (from Yellowjackets): hot, ferociously hot! Iris (from Companion): cute and still hot! Sister Barnes (from Heretic): intense, dark, and yes, still hot! Oh, she’s definitely the kinda’ girl I’d wanna’ be stuck with out in the wilderness.
Patrick Wilson
As a die-hard horror movie fanatic, you betcha’ *ss I’mma fall for the deliciously handsome faces I come across in this terrifying genre. One in particular is a man of calibre – a man who practically oozes daddy energy and has that perfect confident, protective vibe. Like, yes, tell me my house is haunted (I just want you here).
And the sight of Patrick possessed in Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It? Straight to the diaries, babe!
Bill Skarsgård
Okay, I better not catch you judgin’ (or I will cry). He ain’t a hear-me-out, he’s a definite heartthrob! Those sunken eyes that pierce right into ya’, the wide, mischievous smile, and that effortlessly dangerous vibe. Sinister? Yes! Tempting? Also, yes! Which brings me to… Pennywise (bites finger). Okay, that might actually be a hear-me-out.
Samara Weaving
I know I said I didn’t have a type, but I may just be drawn to the dangerous, sinister lovers. Seductive demon in The Babysitter, hard-core killer-bride in Ready or Not, bad*ss final girl in Borderline – Samara Weaving is everything from scary and chaotic, to alluring and sexy.
Harrison Ford
Y’all know we love our confessions here at Cosmo. So, here’s another confession to end the list: Harrison Ford was also a childhood crush of mine (hides behind laptop). I was really out there collecting the Harrys, huh? Indiana Jones, Air Force One… oh, and did I mention he wears glasses? Rugged, manly, resourceful, Harrison nails that “I’ll take care of you” vibe. Ooo, he’s just the kinda’ guy I’d wanna have by my side on an adventure!
Ssh, Keep Your Lips Sealed
Alright, babe, that’s it for now. I hope you’ve enjoyed our little sesh of spilling the tea on crush confessions. Rugged, heroic, with a hint of villainy, and glasses (yes, please!) – okay, maybe I do actually have a type. If you tick the boxes, you know whom to write to.
xoxo Kisavi.