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MICHAEL EALY

LAZ ALONSO

Age: 38 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: He acted in Barbershop, For Colored Girls and, more recently, Underworld Awakening, opposite Kate Beckinsale. Status: Single. What You Probably Didn't Know: Michael is hot music-video property. He's been the main love interest in Mariah Carey's 'Get Your Number' and Beyoncé's 'Halo'. He has a degree in English and used to date Halle Berry. What We Love: He's admittedly quiet and guarded which, coupled with those gorgeous blues, equals 'mysteriously brooding'. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd practise his lines with us and give us unlimited access to that piercing stare. Where We'll See Him Next: He appears in the screen adaptation of Steve Harvey's book Think Like A Man, Act Like A Lady, which was released last month.

Age: 38 Sign: Aries Where You Know Him From: He has starred in the movies Avatar, Jarhead and Fast & Furious. Status: Single. What You Probably Didn't Know: Laz holds a marketing degree from the Howard University School Of Business and used to work on Wall Street at an investment-banking firm. After taking acting classes in the evening, he began getting acting jobs. Also, he's fluent in Spanish. What We Love: He's a 'serial-relationship dude', or so he told Essence magazine. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd realise how much we love being in a relationship, too - and give us a call. Where We'll See Him Next: Laz will appear in Battle Of The Year: The Dream Team, which is due out early next year.

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CHRIS PINE

TOM HARDY

Age: 31 Sign: Virgo Where You Know Him From: His film debut in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement opposite Anne Hathaway, and as James T Kirk in 2009's Star Trek. Status: Single. What You Probably Didn't Know: Before he became an actor he worked in a restaurant and a bakery, and once as a repairman for his landlord. He told People Magazine that he'd be a circus performer if he wasn't an actor. What We Love: His trademark baby blues! And did we mention his English degree from Berkeley? If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd move his search for Ms Right to our shores. Where We'll See Him Next: He stars in the family drama Welcome To People opposite Olivia Wilde - out later this year.

Age: 34 Sign: Virgo Where You Know Him From: He played Eames in Inception, Shinzon in 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis and troubled prodigal son, Tommy, in last year's Warrior. Status: Engaged to English actress Charlotte Riley. What You Probably Didn't Know: Tom won 'The Big Breakfast's Find Me A Supermodel' contest at 19. He once battled addiction but has been clean since 2003. Critics label him a young Marlon Brando. What We Love: He does tough characters, but spends a lot of time watching Fireman Sam with three-year-old son Louis, he told www.telegraph.co.uk. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd be available. His bare-chested film shots suffice! Where We'll See Him Next: He stars as muscleman Bane in The Dark Knight Rises - out in July.

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00 +0200 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//CelebrityGossip/FaceOff/heart-stoppers The Notebook and Dear John, they're simply OTT hot!

CHANNING TATUM

RYAN GOSLING

Age: 32 Sign: Taurus Where You Know Him From: He played the lead in the original Step Up movie and opposite Amanda Seyfried in the romantic drama Dear John. Status: He's married to dancer/actress Jenna Dewan - his co-star in Step Up. What You Probably Don't Know: After high school he worked as an exotic dancer at a Florida nightclub, under the name 'Chan Crawford'. He later moved to Miami where he was discovered on the street by a model talent scout. His big break came when he was cast as a dancer in Ricky Martin's She Bangs music video. What We Love: He's got moves - of the steamy kind. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd still do a few exotic gigs in his downtime, and we'd have front-row tickets and a stack of notes. Where We'll See Him Next: He's due to star alongside Jonah Hill in the movie remake of 21 Jump Street - out locally in May.

Age: 31 Sign: Scorpio Where You Know Him From: He starred in the romance favourite The Notebook, opposite one-time love Rachel McAdams. More recently he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love and in the political drama The Ides Of March. Status: He's dating the gorgeous Eva Mendes. What You Probably Don't Know: He's been singing from a young age and entered talent contests with his sister, Mandi, before he was cast in The Mickey Mouse Club along with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. He is the co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. What We Love: He takes ballet classes because he enjoys it, and he's devoted to his 11-year-old dog, George. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd channel all that emo energy into searching for his 'true' love -us! Where We'll See Him Next: He'll be starring in the '40s crime drama Gangster Squad, due out in November, playing a police officer who spars with a mob boss.

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GILLES MARINI

IDRIS ELBA

Age: 36 Sign: Aquarius Where You Know Him From: His jaw-dropping shower scene in the Sex And The City movie. More recently you'll find him playing Luc Laurent in Brothers & Sisters. He's also been on Modern Family. Status: He's married to Carole Marini, with whom he has a son and daughter. What You Probably Don't Know: Born in Grasse, France, he worked in his father's bakery from age eight (cute!). Gilles joined the French army after high school and was stationed in Paris where famous photographer, Fred Goudon, introduced him to modelling. Soon after he was walking runways and acting, too. What We Love: He was a fireman for the famous Paris Fire Brigade (Brigade des Sapeurs Pompiers de Paris). And he's totally okay doing nude scenes. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd be single. We may not stand a chance but still, a girl can dream. Where We'll See Him Next: He has no big movie plans but whenever a hunk is required to inject the sexy into a TV series, we have no doubt Gilles will be called upon.

Age: 39 Sign: Virgo Where You Know Him From: He played Russell 'Stringer' Bell, the druglord (that you kind of rooted for) in The Wire. You may also have spotted him in Thor as Heimdall, the sentry of Asgard. Status: Single. He has a daughter from a previous marriage. What You Probably Don't Know: His full name is Idrissa Akuna Elba, and he's the only child of a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother. He was once a DJ and worked in US nightclubs under the nickname 'Big Driis the Londoner'. What We Love: He sings, too. He dropped his R&B/soul single 'Private Garden' last year. If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd make those James Bond rumours come true. Unfortunately, Idris says he won't be taking on the role any time soon. Where We'll See Him Next: In last month's release Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance. and opposite Charlize Theron in sci-fi flick Prometheus, out in June.

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ORAINE BARRETT

DUDLEY O'SHAUGHNESSY

Age: 28 Sign: Virgo Where You Know Him From: He is the memorable villain in the video for Rihanna's reggae-influenced hit 'Man Down'. He's modelled for labels such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Baby Phat, and is one of Ralph Lauren's star models. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's from St Elizabeth, Jamaica, and is one of six children. He was crowned the Male Face Of Jamaica at a modelling competition in 2004, when he was just 16, and was promptly picked up by a modelling agency. That famous scar on the left side of his face was dealt by a knife-wielding robber. What We Love: His personal philosophy, as told to www.jamaicaobserver.com: 'Once there is the breath of life, there is always a huge chance to be successful.' If We Could Change One Thing: … We wouldn't have to wait for another music video to have his hotness on replay. Where We'll See Him Next: In Ralph Lauren ad campaigns and on runways around the world.

Age: 30 Sign: Libra Where You Know Him From: He plays Rihanna's sizzling love interest in her video for 'We Found Love'. He's also done campaigns for Stone Island and Fred Perry, and has walked countless runways. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's a boxer. He started at the age of nine, and was once a prospect for the UK's Olympic team. But despite winning at the Amateur Boxing Association Championships, he didn't make the team and contemplated life as a plumber. Happily, a scout from Next Model Management spotted him at London's Old Street Station. What We Love: His exotic Irish-Caribbean looks and those crazy-gorgeous blue eyes. If We Could Change One Thing: … He'd drop the boxing. We can't have that fine, chiselled jaw broken in the ring. Where We'll See Him Next: He's been hot modelling property since the Rihanna video and, if the rumoured affair with her is true, we'll be seeing him plenty more.

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RANDY WAYNE

KENNY WORMALD

Age: 30 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: As the primary love interest, Brandon, in this year's Honey 2 and as Luke Duke in The Dukes Of Hazzard: The Beginning. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's an accomplished athlete and attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky in the US on a cross-country and swimming scholarship. After a year of college, he went home to Oklahoma where his mother suggested he take a few more years off and try acting; so he did. What We Love: His message to his fans is, 'Laugh a lot, judge a little and don't take anything for granted,' according to www.shineon-media.com. And could we please have a moment of silence for those gorgeous eyes? If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd have him star in a movie where he had to be topless the entire time. Where We'll See Him Next: He has a few projects lined up, including a role in horror movie Dark Star Hollow alongside Josh Hartnett and Billy Zane.

Age: 27 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: He's the lead in the remake of the 1984 dance classic Footloose. He also appeared in the MTV reality series Dancelife and starred in Center Stage: Turn It Up. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's featured as a dancer in music videos for Madonna, Mariah Carey and Chris Brown, and has toured with Justin Timberlake. His ex is Ashley Roberts from The Pussycat Dolls – they were together for three years. What We Love: His thick Boston accent. In fact, Footloose director Craig Brewer enjoyed his accent so much he set the movie in Boston instead of in Chicago as was originally intended. If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd be open to strictly private dance lessons with us. Where We'll See Him Next: He's signed on to star in the thriller Someone In The Dark.

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH

JASON MOMOA

Age: 28 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: He played Captain Kirk’s father in the opening scenes of 2009’s Star Trek reboot and the Norse god Thor in the movie of the same name. Status: He’s married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky. What You Probably Don't Know: He’s the middle sibling of Aussie actors Liam and Luke Hemsworth. He competed against Liam for the role of Thor, and says online detractors who called him too skinny to play the hero motivated him to hit the gym. He gained nearly 10kg in lean muscle… What We Love: Those arms, those abs and those piercing blue eyes. If We Could Change One Thing: … the Hemsworth trio would head across to South Africa so we could admire them in the flesh. Where We'll See Him Next: … In the much anticipated superhero movie The Avengers, where he’ll reprise his role as Thor, and horror flick The Cabin In The Woods. Both are due for release next year.

Age: 32 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: He starred in the TV series Baywatch Hawaii and Stargate Atlantis, and the fantasy Game Of Thrones. Status: His partner is actress Lisa Bonet from the long-running TV series The Cosby Show. They have two children. What You Probably Don't Know: His full name is Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa. His father was Native Hawaiian and his mother German, Irish and Native American. He was named Hawaii’s Model Of The Year in 1999. What We Love: He’s fun-loving and spontaneous. During his audition for the role of a ruthless king in Game Of Thrones he did an impressive haka, New Zealand’s traditional Maori war dance. If We Could Change One Thing: … he’d forgo shirts completely. We can’t imagine what he needs them for. Where We'll See Him Next: He’ll be playing the title role in the 2011 remake of Conan The Barbarian.

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SHILOH FERNANDEZ

DUSTIN MILLIGAN

Age: 26 Sign: Pisces Where You Know Him From: He's the male lead in Red Riding Hood, opposite Amanda Seyfried. You might also know him from the TV series Jericho and United States Of Tara. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He worked as a stock boy for the American Apparel label before being hired as a model. In 2008, he was one of the frontrunners to play Edward Cullen after he auditioned for Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke. What We Love: He's a romantic. He dropped out of the University Of Colorado in Boulder to be with his girlfriend in Los Angeles - (but they broke up before he even got there!) If We Could Change One Thing: … he'd be in the Twilight finale, Breaking Dawn, for more vampish eye candy. Where We'll See Him Next: Next year in Syrup, a film adaptation of the satirical comedy novel by Max Barry.

Age: 26 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: He played Ethan Ward in 90210. You might’ve also spotted him in Final Destination 3 and The Butterfly Effect 2. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He fell in love with acting after playing the lead in high-school productions of Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Dustin told AccessHollywood.com that he didn't get the part of Edward because he doesn't have a British accent. What We Love: He thinks of others. He established the Enough Talk, Hurry Up And Do It Already Arts Scholarship fund to assist students from his home town Yellowknife in Canada to pursue studies in drama, film and writing. If We Could Change One Thing: … he wouldn't have been written out of 90210 after the first season. Sob! Where We'll See Him Next: In Shark Night 3D, directed by David Ellis (director of Snakes On A Plane).

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ROMEO MILLER

EVAN ROSS

Age: 22 Sign: Leo Where You Know Him From: Season 12 of Dancing With The Stars. You might also remember him as the smart-mouthed kid in the movie Honey. He also stars in the comedy movie Jumping The Broom alongside Angela Bassett and Paula Patton. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's the son of rapper and entertainment mogul Master P. He played college basketball on an athletics scholarship and has his own clothing line, College Boyys, which has been promoted by Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith. What We Love: He isn't shallow. In response to a question about Dancing With The Stars co-contestant Kirstie Alley's weight, he told TheHollywoodScoop.com, 'I love a healthy woman. You don't have to be too skinny. You don't have to starve yourself. Go out there and eat.' If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd keep those topless pics coming. Where We'll See Him Next: He's set to release his fourth studio album, Intelligent Hoodlum, this year. He'll also be behind the scenes as the president of all-digital label No Limit Records Forever.

Age: 23 Sign: Virgo Where You Know Him From: He played Hilary Duff's love interest in the movie According To Greta and had a role in the TV show 90210. He also released his first single Yes Me in February. Status: He's dating underwear model Cora Skinner. What You Probably Don't Know: He's the son of music legend Diana Ross and the brother of actress Tracee Ellis Ross from Girlfriends, and he was good friends with Michael Jackson. His father Arne Næss Jr died in a climbing accident while in South Africa in 2004. What We Love: His raspy voice. Just YouTube any clip of him talking … and melt. If We Could Change One Thing: … he wouldn't be dating the gorgeous Ms Skinner. Where We'll See Him Next: In the critically acclaimed film Mooz-lum and alongside Brittany Snow in the thriller 96 Minutes.

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WILLY MONFRET

JOSHUA KLOSS

Age: 28 Sign: Libra Height: 1,89m Where You Know Him From: Nicki Minaj's Right Through Me video. He also features in various ads. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He's the only child of a French mother and a father from the the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Before an injury ended the dream, he was a star athlete with a promising future as a professional track-and-field sportsman. He's also a DJ. What We Love: He has gorgeous blue-green eyes and a ripped torso. And he's not just a pretty face – he has a master's degree in business studies. If We Could Change One Thing: … We'd give him lead roles in other TV shows, just so we could stare at him more often. Where We'll See Him Next: … we wish he'd let us know when he visits South Africa. On his official website, www.willymonfretworld.com, he lists Cape Town as one of his favourite places.

Age: 30 Sign: Capricorn Height: 1,88m Where You Know Him From: Katy Perry's Teenage Dream video. He also appeared on several episodes of The O.C. in 2003. Status: Single. What You Probably Don't Know: He used to be a cowboy in Oregon in the US. He moved to Hollywood to play in a band. And he loves KFC – he worked there for several years. What We Love: He's not obsessed with his body (although we might be…) – he told People.com he doesn't have a strict workout regime. We also can't help fantasising about him in nothing but a pair of jeans and boots, serenading us as he strums his guitar. If We Could Change One Thing: … We wish he'd get a starring role already! Where We'll See Him Next: He has upcoming modelling campaigns for Christian Lacroix, Impetus underwear, L'Bel and Vélez.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00 +0200 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//CelebrityGossip/FaceOff/full-moon-rising Twilight: TV's newest werewolves are making us howl for all the right reasons.

MICHAEL TREVINO

JOE MANGANIELLO

Age: 26 Sign: Aquarius Height: 1,75m Where You Know Him From: The Vampire Diaries in which he plays superhot werewolf Tyler Lockwood. Status: Dating actress Jenna Ushkowitz, better known as Tina from Glee. What You Probably Don't Know: He made his movie debut in the Disney Channel movie Cow Belles. He has also guest-starred in hit TV series such as CSI: New York, Charmed and 90210. What We Love: He phoned his mother to warn her about the scary graphic scenes in The Vampire Diaries in which he transforms into a wereworlf. Bless! If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd give him lead roles in other TV shows, just so we could stare at him more often. Where We'll See Him Next: He finished filming a movie called The Factory starring another one of our favourites, John Cusack, but its release date is still a mystery.

Age: 34 Sign: Capricorn Height: 1,96m Where You Know Him From: The first and third Spider-Man films, in which he played Flash Thompson. Now he's the sexy werewolf Alcide Herveaux in True Blood. Status: He's engaged to actress and model Audra Marie, much to our disappointment. What You Probably Don't Know: He trained as a boxer and toured internationally as security for punk-rock band Goldfinger. What We Love: He supports Until There's a Cure, a charity foundation dedicated to fighting HIV/Aids, and regularly does public-service announcements for them. Ten nice-guy points for Joe! If We Could Change One Thing: … we'd ban shirts (and other superfluous clothing) on the set of True Blood. Where We'll See Him Next: We predict major movie roles in the future. Until then, he'll continue to work his werewolf magic in True Blood.

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COLUMBUS SHORT

BENJAMIN MILLEPIED

Age: 28 Sign: Virgo Height: 1,78m Where You Know Him From: He played the lead in Stomp The Yard and a supporting role in Cadillac Records. He was also a back-up dancer for Britney Spears and choreographed her 'Onyx Hotel Tour' in 2004. Status: Single (woo hoo!). What You Probably Don't Know: He was rumoured to be dating Britney Spears when they were working together. (He claims they shared a bed on tour but never had sex.) He has a son from a previous marriage. What We Love: He can dance, act and sing – he even made an appearance in Keri Hilson's video for her song The Way You Love Me. We like a man with multiple talents. If We Could Change One Thing: We'd want to see him in more big-time blockbusters – preferably ones in which he has to take his shirt off. Where We'll See Him Next: Catch him in the upcoming thriller The Girl Is In Trouble, due for release later this year.

Age: 34 Sign: Gemini Height: 1,75m Where You Know Him From: He played the dance partner of Natalie Portman's character in Black Swan. He also choreographed the entire film. Status: Engaged to Natalie Portman with a baby on the way. What You Probably Don't Know: He is a choreographer for the American Ballet Theatre and his own dance company, Danses Concertantes. He left his live-in girlfriend for Natalie after working with her in Black Swan. He has a tattoo on his ridiculously toned stomach. What We Love: He was raised by his dance-teacher mother in France, which means his accent melts hearts even before his abs do. If We Could Change One Thing: We'd find a way to bring his dance company to South Africa. Where We'll See Him Next: Probably on Natalie's arm at red-carpet events. And, if you happen to be in the area, as a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet.

]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00 +0200 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//CelebrityGossip/FaceOff/superhero-worship your rescue?

ANDREW GARFIELD

HENRY CAVILL

Age: 27 Sign: Leo Height: 1,83m Where You Know Him From: As Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network. Status: Dating actress Shannon Woodward, who's Katy Perry's best friend. What You Probably Don't Know: To pick up girls, the actor once worked at Starbucks. 'I thought of coffee shops as the kind of place where you met really smart, interesting, quirky girls with thick, black-rimmed glasses,' he told Interview magazine. In 2007, Variety magazine named him one of the '10 Actors to Watch'. He's also an accomplished gymnast, which should come in handy for the acrobatics required to become Spider-Man. What We Love: His endearing, gawky awkwardness that makes him so hard not to like. He's a sucker for love, telling The Telegraph, 'Yes, I am romantic, warts and all, with an open heart.' Awww. If We Could Change One Thing: He told The Telegraph that he's 'really anxious' and 'sensitive'. We wish he'd be a little more self-assured… Where We'll See Him Next: He's currently starring in Never Let Me Go with Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan, and will take the lead in The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012.

Age: 28 Sign: Taurus Height: 1,85m Where You Know Him From: As Charles Brandon, first Duke of Suffolk, in The Tudors. He's also the face of Dunhill London fragrances. Status: He's fiercely private so it's hard to tell. Let's call him single for now. Fingers crossed! What You Probably Don't Know: He was author Stephenie Meyer's first choice to play Edward in Twilight but Robert Pattinson won the role. He lost out on Batman and James Bond too, but it seems it's third time lucky now that he's going to be Superman. After Christian Bale and Andrew Garfield, he's the third British actor to play the lead in a screen adaptation of an American comic-book series. What We Love: He's conversational in nine languages including Nepalese and Russian. What's Nepalese for 'That's hot!'? If We Could Change One Thing: …we'd know whether or not he's taken. Darn it! Where We'll See Him Next: As Theseus in Immortals with Mickey Rourke and Kellan Lutz later this year, and as Superman in The Man Of Steel, out in 2012.

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NICK CANNON

NICK ZANO

Age: 30 Sign: Libra Height: 1,8m Where You Know Him From He played a hunky drummer boy in the 2002 film Drumline and has been hosting America's Got Talent since 2009. Oh, and he's Mariah Carey's. (But we're pretending he's not – you can too.) Status: Married, with twins on the way. What You Probably Don't Know: Christina Milian and Victoria's Secret model Selita Banks are two of his high-profile exes. He got into a war of words with Eminem after Em released a song in July 2009 claiming he's slept with Mariah. Mariah hit back by parodying Eminem in the video for 'Obsessed' and Nick let loose on Twitter. What We Love: He's into grand gestures on Twitter. His public proposal to Selita via the Times Square Jumbotron may be the reason that marriage didn't happen. But it was very sweet. If We Could Change One Thing Oh, there's nothing we'd change, really. The boy's close to perfect! Where We'll See Him Next: Catch him in Season 6 of America's Got Talent on M-Net Series.

Age: 33 Sign: Pisces Height: 1,85m Where You Know Him From He's in Melrose Place and plays Josh (Courtney Cox's lover boy) in Cougar Town Season 1. Status: Dating long-time girlfriend Haylie Duff. Damn. What You Probably Don't Know: He was a shoe salesman before he was plucked from obscurity. His first big-time gig was hosting MTV's Movie House in 2003. He's of Sicilian and Irish descent – that golden skin doesn't come from a can. What We Love: He was raised by his great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and two aunts. No doubt he's well versed in the art of treating a woman right. If We Could Change One Thing He'd be single so we wouldn't be accused of perving someone else's man. Still, just because he's off the menu doesn't mean we can't look. Where We'll See Him Next: He's currently starring in The Secret Life of The American Teenager on Vuzu, and his new film, Scents and Sensibility, should be out by the end of the year.

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00 +0200 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//CelebrityGossip/FaceOff/remake-beefcakes Melrose Place and 90210. Who's the hottest?

COLIN EGGLESFIELD

TREVOR DONOVAN

Age: 24 Sign: Aquarius Height: 1,83m You Know Him As... chef-cum-surfer Auggie Kirkpatrick in Melrose Place. What You Probably Don't Know: He used to model before the acting bug bit. He was named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive' in 2005. What We Love: He devotes time to children's charities. His clothing label, Shout Out!, provides Velcro letters that organisations can stick on customised T-shirts to promote their messages. If We Could Change One Thing … we'd give some bigger acting roles. Where We'll See Him Next: He'll be appearing with Kate Hudson in Something Borrowed, to be released later this year.

Age: 28 Sign: Libra Height: 1,88m You Know Him As... hunky Teddy Montgomery in 90210. What You Probably Don't Know: He modelled for Abercrombie & Fitch – go figure. What We Love: He's not afraid to push himself by baring his emotions – expect plenty of soul-searching from his character, Teddy, in the third season of 90210. Of Teddy's new direction in the show, Trevor says, 'It's really going to deal with his inner turmoil, the battle and the struggles for self-acceptance that I don't think get addressed enough.' If We Could Change One Thing … we wouldn't change anything – expect perhaps create more opportunities to see this hottie shirtless. Where We'll See Him Next: The third season of 90210 will air on M-Net later this year.

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PENN BADGLEY

CAM GIGANDET

Age: 24 Sign: Scorpio Height: 1,77m Where You Know Him From: He Plays the delectable Dan Humphrey, Blake Lively's love interest in Gossip Girl. Status: His three-year real-life relationship with Blake ended as quietly as it began in October last year. So rejoice. Penn's single. What You Probably Don't Know: His middle name is Dayton (which rhymes with date him) and he's a big soccer fan He's currently campaigning with Brad Pitt to bring the FIFA World Cup back to the US in 2018 or 2022. What We Love: He tells it like it is. 'We're not friends,' Penn recently said of Gossip Girl co-stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr. If We Could Change One Thing The shirt-and-tie trademark suits him and all, but we'd love more wardrobe variety – and the less clothing the better. Where We'll See Him Next: He's starring as Woodchuck Todd in Easy A, in theatres this month.

Age: 28 Sign: Leo Height: 1,83m Where You Know Him From: He plays James, the merciless 'tracker' vampire in the Twilight saga. Status: He's dating actress Dominique Geisendorff, with whom he has a daughter, Everleigh Ray. What You Probably Don't Know: His surname is actually pronounced 'ji-gon-day'. And his middle name is Joslin – not very manly. But who cares. He's hot. What We Love: He has a black belt in the Israeli martial art of Krav Maga and was voted the 'One To Watch' at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. We're definitely watching. If We Could Change One Thing He's always being cast as the villain. While good-looking bad boys are the epitome of sexy, it would be nice to see him on the other side of the good-vs-evil fence. Where We'll See Him Next: As Micah in Easy A and alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher in Burlesque – both in theatres this month.

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CHRIS DAUGHTRY

JARED LETO

Age: 31 Sign: Capricorn Height: 1,73m You know him as the lead singer of Daughtry, and the most successful American Idol contestant who didn't win the competition. Status: Married. What you probably don't know: Chris does push-ups before every performance. He is also a visual artist, and draws and paints in his spare time. What we love: He's big on charity. His band regularly performs at initiatives such as Bono's One campaign against poverty and Aids. Everything about him seems to be the antithesis of a hard rocker but he works as a (very appealing) package. Heart-Melting Moment In response to questions about crazy fans, Chris said, 'I think there are always weird fan moments, but we don't like to single them out or make them feel bad because our fans are awesome.' Bless. Follow The Music: If you missed the concert in October, get Daughtry's latest album, Leave This Town, at your nearest music store.

Age: 38 Sign: Capricorn Height: 1,77m You know him as the lead singer of 30 Seconds To Mars. Status: Single. What you probably don't know: He uses the pseudonym Bartholomew Cubbins (borrowed from Dr Seuss's The 500 Hats Of Bartholomew Cubbins) when he directs music videos. He is also the sole songwriter for the band. What we love: His ability to play dark, weird and often disfigured characters (remember Requiem For a Dream?) in films and still look damn sexy while he's at it. Freaky Fact Jared once had a thing for homes of strangers. 'I used to like to break into other people's houses and sit in their rooms. I found it very comforting to be in someone else's house,' he once said. Wouldn't that be a welcome surprise? Follow The Music: 30 Seconds To Mars are in SA from 19 November (see page 26 of the December 2010 issue of COSMOPOLITAN) and their current album, This Is War, is on sale now.

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GARRETT HEDLUND

CHRIS EVANS

Age: 26 Sign: Virgo Height: 1,89m Where you know him from: He played Achilles's hot cousin Patroclus in Troy and starred in Four Brothers alongside Mark Wahlberg. Status: Single. What you probably don't know: He is a true homebody who prefers to stay in and cook pasta. Carbonara à la Garrett, please…. What we love: He has a deep, velvety voice and has been quoted as saying, 'I've been told I'm too good-looking for certain roles but that's okay.' As long as we see enough of you, Garrett, it's okay with us too. If we could change one thing… we're not too fond of his facial fuzz. It's a bit on the sparse side if you ask us. Where we’ll see him next: He'll be playing Sam Flynn in the sci-fi thriller Tron: Legacy, in theatres this December.

Age: 29 Sign: Gemini Height: 1,84m Where you know him from: He played Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four. Status: Single. What you probably don't know: He is of Irish-Italian descent and is a former vegetarian. He dated Jessica Biel from 2004 to 2006 and is said to be a hopeless romantic. What we love: All set to play the role of Captain America, he clearly has a knack for saving the day. We know who we'd call if we needed rescuing! If we could change one thing… Chris is a hot, single Hollywood star with eyes you could lose yourself in and a body to undress – we wouldn't change a thing. Where we'll see him next: He'll be starring in The Losers, an action-adventure film with Zoë Saldana and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, in theatres early next year.

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JAMES BLAKE

RAFAEL NADAL

Age: 30 Sign: Capricorn Height: 1,85m Where you know him from: Once ranked fourth in the world, the US tennis player has played the courts of Wimbledon and the US Open. Status: He used to date Maxim model Jennifer Scholle but is currently keeping a low profile regarding his love life. What you probably don’t know: He coauthoured Breaking Back (Harper Paperbacks), a book about his comeback in 2004 after suffering from shingles and a broken neck. What we love: He’s faithful. ‘I’ve never cheated on a girlfriend and I never will,’ he says. If we could change one thing… we'd make him less modest. He once said he was ‘happy to lose’ to Andre Agassi. What champion says that? Where we’ll see him next: He'll be gunning for the Australian Open in January next year.

Age: 24 Sign: Gemini Height: 1,85m Where you know him from: With eight Grand Slam wins and as the current Wimbledon champion, Rafa is the world’s number-one tennis player. He has a staggering clay-court winning streak of 60 consecutive matches. Status: He’s dating long-time girlfriend Francesca Perello. What you probably don’t know: The Spaniard ‘cried like a little boy’ at Soccer City when Spain beat the Netherlands. What we love: He was ranked in the world’s top 50 players by the time he was 17. Determination is so sexy. If we could change one thing… we’d make sure he never confesses to crying like a little boy again – not a good look, Rafa. Where we’ll see him next: He’ll be playing in the Shanghai Rolex Masters this month.

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CHRISTOPHER GORHAM

ZACHARY LEVI

Age: 36 Sign: Leo Height: 1,83m Where you know him from: He plays Henry Grubstick, an accountant and Betty's ex-boyfriend in Ugly Betty. Status: Married. What you probably don’t know: His first show-biz job was as an intern on Baywatch. What we love: He’s a romantic. Recalling Breakfast At Tiffany’s, he arranged breakfast outside Tiffany’s jewellery store in Los Angeles before proposing to his girlfriend. If we could change one thing… it would be to see him in a role that doesn’t begin with an 'a' – unless it's 'animal'.... (He has another role as an accountant coming up.) Where we’ll see him next: He’ll be playing Paul Tarson, a frustrated academic (see what we mean'?) in Trivial Pursuits. The movie will be in theatres early next year.

Age: 30 Sign: Libra Height: 1,93m Where you know him from: He plays a tech geek turned superspy in the television series Chuck. Status: He broke up with singer Caitlin Crosby earlier this year, so he's single. What you probably don’t know: He needed ‘14 stitches in his hand after accidentally punching a light fixture during a game of tennis on his Nintendo Wii. He owns a Ducati Monster 750cc and was one of the first people in the US to own a Nissan GT-R sports car. What we love: He can sing – which ups the chances that he'll serenade us. If we could change one thing… well, there isn't one. He seems like an all-round great guy. Where we’ll see him next: You can hear him as the voice of Flynn Rider in the animated film Tangled, in movie theatres in November.

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HENRY CAVILL

DAVID BECKHAM

Age: 27 Sign: Taurus Height: 1,85m Where you know him from: He plays Charles Brandon, first Duke of Suffolk, in The Tudors. He is also the face of Dunhill fragrances. Status: He’s rumoured to be dating Jillian Michaels, the crazed fitness trainer on The Biggest Loser (US). What you probably don’t know: He must hate Robert Pattinson – he’s lost two roles to him: Cedric in Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire and Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. What we love: Impossibly polite and well spoken, he is conversational in nine languages, including Nepalese and Russian. If we could change one thing… it would be those dating rumours. Where we’ll see him next: He’s busy filming Immortals, in which he plays the Greek warrior Theseus alongside Mickey Rourke and Kellan Lutz.

Age: 35 Sign: Taurus Height: 1,83m Where you know him from: He’s a professional footballer with his own aftershave and fragrance range, David Beckham Instinct. Status: He has been married to Victoria Beckham for 12 years. What you probably don’t know: In January this year he enroled at a cooking school in Milan to fulfil a longtime desire to master cooking pasta dishes. Also, he attributes his love of tattoos to his obsessive-compulsive disorder and claims to be addicted to the pain. What we love: His ability to look devilishly sexy and adorable at the same time.y If we could change one thing… his voice could be an octave lower. Okay, a few octaves. Where we’ll see him next: Currently on loan to Italian club AC Milan, he’ll be back with US major-league club Los Angeles Galaxy next season.

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00 +0200 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//CelebrityGossip/FaceOff/hospital-hotties Grey’s Anatomy’s McDreamy and McSteamy are so last season – season five, in fact. Here are two of Seattle Grace’s newest imports from Mercy West. You’re welcome.

JESSE WILLIAMS

JASON GEORGE

Age: 28 Sign: Leo Height: 1,85m His role on Grey’s: He plays Dr Jackson Avery, the surgeon in love with the unavailable Christina Yang. Status: He’s engaged to an estate agent named Arin. Pity. What you probably don’t know: He has a Swedish mother and an African-American father to thank for his distinct looks. He is also the hottie in Rihanna’s Russian Roulette video and was once a school teacher. What we love: He’s a self-proclaimed breakfast chef who loves anything with bacon. He’s welcome to make us breakfast in bed any day…. If we could change one thing… we wish he weren’t so hush hush about his private life. We know next to nothing! Where we’ll see him next: He’s been confirmed for another season of Grey’s and he’ll also be in the thriller The Cabin In The Woods, which is due for release next year.

Age: 38 Sign: Aquarius Height: 1,73m His role on Grey’s: He plays Dr Ben Warren, the hot anaesthetist with a thing for Dr Bailey. Status: He’s married, so we’re just looking…. What you probably don’t know: He's trained in fight choreography. He is also a skilled dancer, juggler, tumbler and martial artist, and he enjoys track and football. What we love: With a degree in Rhetoric, Communications and Drama from the University of Virginia, he’s smart, talented and hot. Bonus! If we could change one thing… He’d be getting more prominent film and TV roles. Up till now he’s been relegated to the world of sitcoms and soapies. Thankfully the people at Grey’s know a good thing when they see it. Where we’ll see him next: He’ll be starring in a Grey’s spin-off called Off The Map.

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LIAM HEMSWORTH
Age: 20.
Star sign: Capricorn.
Height: 1,95m.
Where you know him from: The Last Song.
Status: Dating Miley Cyrus.
What you probably don't know: Before acting, Liam did a brief stint laying floors. He also starred in the popular Aussie soapie Neighbours.
What we love: Details magazine selected him as one of their predictions for 'The Next Generation of Hollywood's Leading Men'. With a face like that, we can tell Liam has years of leading roles ahead of him.
If we could change one thing… he wouldn't be dating Miley Cyrus.
Where we'll see him next: He's currently filming the epic Arabian Nights but we'll have to wait until next year to see that.

SAM WORTHINGTON
Age: 33.
Star sign: Leo.
Height: 1,78m.
Where you know him from: Avatar and Clash Of The Titans.
Status: Dating stylist Natalie Mark.
What you probably don't know: Before signing on for Avatar, Sam sold all his possessions and with the $2 000 (about R14 800) he had left he bought a car, which he lived in until he hit the big time.
What we love: He's sexy, he's witty and his name is practically synonymous with 'box-office hit'.
If we could change one thing… we would have given him the role of James Bond. He narrowly missed getting the part, which went to Daniel Craig.
Where we'll see him next: He's currently starring in the film Last Night alongside Keira Knightley.

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