01of 23Regé-Jean PageLIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXPage, who previously starred in Shondaland’s law dramaFor the People, hasskyrocketed to stardomsince his turn as Simon Basset, the charmingly brooding Duke of Hastings, in the new hit seriesBridgerton. Oh, the things we’d do to be theDuke’s silver spoon…
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Regé-Jean Page
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Page, who previously starred in Shondaland’s law dramaFor the People, hasskyrocketed to stardomsince his turn as Simon Basset, the charmingly brooding Duke of Hastings, in the new hit seriesBridgerton. Oh, the things we’d do to be theDuke’s silver spoon…
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Martins Imhangbe
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Jonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey and Regé-Jean Page inBridgerton.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
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Luke Newton
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05of 23Freddie StromaMatthew Eisman/Getty ImagesBefore he was a Prussian prince inBridgerton, Stroma rose to fame as the arrogant Cormac McLaggen in theHarry Potterfilms.Having traded up his broom for the ballroom, the gentlemanly Prince certainly won our hearts — even if he didn’t manage to snag Daphne’s hand.
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Freddie Stroma
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Before he was a Prussian prince inBridgerton, Stroma rose to fame as the arrogant Cormac McLaggen in theHarry Potterfilms.Having traded up his broom for the ballroom, the gentlemanly Prince certainly won our hearts — even if he didn’t manage to snag Daphne’s hand.
06of 23Zach GilfordABC/BOB D’AMICOTheFriday Night Lightsstar landed the role of Dr. Tommy Fuller in the short-lived seriesOff the Map, which ran for only one season in 2011.
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Zach Gilford
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TheFriday Night Lightsstar landed the role of Dr. Tommy Fuller in the short-lived seriesOff the Map, which ran for only one season in 2011.
07of 23Torrance CoombsBob D’Amico/Walt Disney Television via GettyBefore there wasBridgerton, there wasStill-Star Crossed, a period piece that picks up whereRomeo & Julietleft off. Coombs played Count Paris, which is as attractive a title as any. The actor has popped up in a number of period dramas over the years, includingReignandThe Tudors.
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Torrance Coombs
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Before there wasBridgerton, there wasStill-Star Crossed, a period piece that picks up whereRomeo & Julietleft off. Coombs played Count Paris, which is as attractive a title as any. The actor has popped up in a number of period dramas over the years, includingReignandThe Tudors.
08of 23Tim DalyABC/MICHAEL DESMONDDaly’s Dr. Pete Wilder was a beloved cast member ofGrey’sspinoffPrivate Practice— but when his character (spoiler alert!) was killed off at the start of the final season, it was revealed that his departure from the show was due to budget cuts.
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Tim Daly
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Daly’s Dr. Pete Wilder was a beloved cast member ofGrey’sspinoffPrivate Practice— but when his character (spoiler alert!) was killed off at the start of the final season, it was revealed that his departure from the show was due to budget cuts.
09of 23Taye DiggsAndrew MacPherson/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)Taye Diggs in a suit. Need we say more? The actor looking this sharp is reason enough to watchPrivate Practice, in which he played Dr. Samuel Bennett.
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Taye Diggs
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Taye Diggs in a suit. Need we say more? The actor looking this sharp is reason enough to watchPrivate Practice, in which he played Dr. Samuel Bennett.
10of 23Okieriete OnaodowanJustin Stephens via GettyTheHamiltonactor and Grammy Award-winner lights up the Seattle-based seriesStation 19, as firefighter Dean Miller.
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Okieriete Onaodowan
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TheHamiltonactor and Grammy Award-winner lights up the Seattle-based seriesStation 19, as firefighter Dean Miller.
11of 23Jay HaydenJustin Stephens via GettyHayden’s yet another recurring leading man on Shondaland productions, with roles in bothThe CatchandStation 19 —with a few steamy shirtless scenes in both.
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Jay Hayden
Hayden’s yet another recurring leading man on Shondaland productions, with roles in bothThe CatchandStation 19 —with a few steamy shirtless scenes in both.
12of 23Boris KodjoeJustin Stephens via Getty ImagesThere should be a separate category for the sexiest shaved heads on Shondaland. Kodjoe — who would be exceptionally high on the list — plays the complicated Captain Robert Sullivan inStation 19.
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Boris Kodjoe
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There should be a separate category for the sexiest shaved heads on Shondaland. Kodjoe — who would be exceptionally high on the list — plays the complicated Captain Robert Sullivan inStation 19.
13of 23Grey DamonJustin Stephens via Getty IDamon smolders as firefighter Jack Gibson inStation 19. And with a name like Grey, how could henotguest star inGrey’s Anatomyfor a few seasons? (Damon appeared in seasons 16 and 17.)
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Grey Damon
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Damon smolders as firefighter Jack Gibson inStation 19. And with a name like Grey, how could henotguest star inGrey’s Anatomyfor a few seasons? (Damon appeared in seasons 16 and 17.)
14of 23Tony GoldwynCraig Sjodin/ABCGoldwynplayed President Fitz Grant, one of Olivia Pope’s adoring paramours onScandal. If his role as the needy leader didn’t tickle your fancy, you might be impressed to know Goldwyn is also an accomplished director, voice actor and singer.
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Tony Goldwyn
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Goldwynplayed President Fitz Grant, one of Olivia Pope’s adoring paramours onScandal. If his role as the needy leader didn’t tickle your fancy, you might be impressed to know Goldwyn is also an accomplished director, voice actor and singer.
15of 23Jesse WilliamsABCYou’ll have to forgive us, we couldn’t choose between a picture ofWilliams' washboard abs and a close-up of his eyes, the color of which can best be described as the shade of the ocean when you’re sipping piña coladas and awash in sunshine on a tropical vacation. The dad of two taught high school before doing the world a favor and getting in front of the camera as Dr. Jackson Avery onGrey’s Anatomy. Now why is therestillnot an official Jesse Williams Appreciation Day on the calendar?
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Jesse Williams
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You’ll have to forgive us, we couldn’t choose between a picture ofWilliams' washboard abs and a close-up of his eyes, the color of which can best be described as the shade of the ocean when you’re sipping piña coladas and awash in sunshine on a tropical vacation. The dad of two taught high school before doing the world a favor and getting in front of the camera as Dr. Jackson Avery onGrey’s Anatomy. Now why is therestillnot an official Jesse Williams Appreciation Day on the calendar?
16of 23Billy BrownJB Lacroix/WireImageHolding your own oppositeViola Davisis no easy task, but Brown did it in style as assertive detective Nate Lahey onHow to Get Away with Murder. This silver fox had us tuning in to every episode and hoping we’d be gifted with a scene that offered a glimpse of his incomprehensibly well-toned back.
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Billy Brown
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Holding your own oppositeViola Davisis no easy task, but Brown did it in style as assertive detective Nate Lahey onHow to Get Away with Murder. This silver fox had us tuning in to every episode and hoping we’d be gifted with a scene that offered a glimpse of his incomprehensibly well-toned back.
17of 23Martin HendersonCraig Sjodin/ABCThe New Zealand-born hunk has cropped up in a number of Shondaland shows, fromInside the BoxandOff the MaptoGrey’s Anatomy.While he departed his role in Grey’s — Dr. Nathan Riggs — after two seasons, Rhimes suggested it wouldn’t be their last time working together. “He will always be family. I can’t wait to find a new project to work with him on in the future,” she toldDeadline.
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Martin Henderson
The New Zealand-born hunk has cropped up in a number of Shondaland shows, fromInside the BoxandOff the MaptoGrey’s Anatomy.While he departed his role in Grey’s — Dr. Nathan Riggs — after two seasons, Rhimes suggested it wouldn’t be their last time working together. “He will always be family. I can’t wait to find a new project to work with him on in the future,” she toldDeadline.
18of 23Alfred EnochAlberto E. Rodriguez/GettyDean Thomas is all grown-up folks! If only we could use polyjuice potion to give all guys this British hottie’s dreamy looks. A graduate of theHarry Potter-verse, he inspired crushes around the world asHow to Get Away with Murder’sWes Gibbins. The law student with a heart of gold’s tragic troubles broke our hearts, largely because of Enoch’s irresistible puppy dog eyes.
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Alfred Enoch
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Dean Thomas is all grown-up folks! If only we could use polyjuice potion to give all guys this British hottie’s dreamy looks. A graduate of theHarry Potter-verse, he inspired crushes around the world asHow to Get Away with Murder’sWes Gibbins. The law student with a heart of gold’s tragic troubles broke our hearts, largely because of Enoch’s irresistible puppy dog eyes.
19of 23Scott FoleyMediaPunch/Rex USAFoleyhas done Shondaland double duty as both a guest star onGrey’s Anatomyand a series regular onScandal. As former Pentagon employee Jake Ballard, Foley competed for Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) attention, but we doubt the actor has had any competition when it comes to winning hearts in real life. And frankly, Pope is probably the only woman who could choose another man over the strong, lovable spy.
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Scott Foley
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Foleyhas done Shondaland double duty as both a guest star onGrey’s Anatomyand a series regular onScandal. As former Pentagon employee Jake Ballard, Foley competed for Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) attention, but we doubt the actor has had any competition when it comes to winning hearts in real life. And frankly, Pope is probably the only woman who could choose another man over the strong, lovable spy.
20of 23Matt McGorryFilmMagicThe jury is still out on whetherMcGorrylooks better in hisOrange Is the New Blackprison guard uniform or his fancyHow to Get Away with Murdersuits. Take all the time you need examining the evidence to come up with your own verdict. And make sure you take a look at photos from the actor’s former bodybuilding days, you know, for research.
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Matt McGorry
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The jury is still out on whetherMcGorrylooks better in hisOrange Is the New Blackprison guard uniform or his fancyHow to Get Away with Murdersuits. Take all the time you need examining the evidence to come up with your own verdict. And make sure you take a look at photos from the actor’s former bodybuilding days, you know, for research.
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Patrick Dempsey
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22of 23Eric DaneABCWhile McSteamy may be gone, his memory lives on in our hearts forever. TheGrey’s Anatomystar’s soft smile is forever a weak point for us.
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Eric Dane
While McSteamy may be gone, his memory lives on in our hearts forever. TheGrey’s Anatomystar’s soft smile is forever a weak point for us.
23of 23Charles Michael DavisByron Cohen/Walt Disney Television via GettyThe second season ofFor the Peoplegot a lot hotter with the addition of Shondaland alumnus Davis, who played Ted, a new investigator. Previously, Davis got his big break with a storyline onGrey’sin season 9 as resident Jason Myers.
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Charles Michael Davis
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The second season ofFor the Peoplegot a lot hotter with the addition of Shondaland alumnus Davis, who played Ted, a new investigator. Previously, Davis got his big break with a storyline onGrey’sin season 9 as resident Jason Myers.
source: people.com
