Robert Pattinson

The first time I saw Robert Pattinson, as Cedric Diggory in the fourth Harry Potter movie, I thought, "Hmm, he's pretty cute." I liked the character (despite the fact that he was just so nice) but after the movie ended, I forgot all about the 'pretty cute' actor who played him. That is until my sister read Twilight. Her obsession with Stephenie Meyer's book series reached such unusual proportions that I just had to read the books for myself. I still don't know how she (Meyer) did it, but three chapters in and I was a goner. I felt bad for teasing my sister because suddenly the fact that this vampire could dazzle people with his topaz eyes and crooked grin, and literally sparkle in the sun, didn't seem ridiculous at all. Loving Edward was as inevitable for me as it was for Bella. Unfortunately, I only started reading the books after Robert Pattinson had been cast as the unnaturally beautiful 'boy' who has been the fuel for many a teenage girls' fantasies (ok, and maybe a twentysomething's too). When my sister showed me the pictures of him on set, my first thought was, "Ok, so the boy is more than 'pretty cute.' He's freaking hot!" And then I read the books. Suddenly, the outrage people had expressed when Robert was first cast made sense (even if their method of expressing it didn't). Not because he was a bad choice, but because the Edward in the book is so perfect that it was hard to imagine anyone being good enough. Thankfully, I have since changed my mind. After watching countless interviews, as well as the teaser trailer about a thousand times (this is only a slight exaggeration), I am now a wholehearted supporter of Robert as Edward. Tall, beautiful, sincere, sexy, and talented, this boy definitely dazzles. When he flashes that smile, there are only three possible reactions: 1) turning to jelly; 2) giggling like a girlie-girl (or at least grinning hugely in return); or 3) momentarily forgetting to breath. In other words, reacting just as Bella reacts to Edward. And that is why I know that he is the perfect -- the only -- choice.

James McAvoy

I think there is something wonderfully endearing about a guy who says, "I'm 5 foot 7, and I've got pasty white skin. I don't think I'm ugly, don't get me wrong, but I'm not your classic lead man, Brad Pitt guy." Especially when he then goes on to star opposite Angelina Jolie (in this summer's action flick Wanted). Charming, talented, and oh-so adorable, James McAvoy is the best thing to come out of Scotland since Sean Connery. But while there is no doubt as to whether he can act (his roles in The Last King of Scotland and Atonement have definitely sealed the deal), there are still many naysayers out there when it comes to just how cute he is. Now, I'm not saying that everyone has to find him attractive, but I get a little offended when people seem shocked to hear him described as such. "Director Kevin Macdonald says that when he cast the actor as Idi Amin's personal physician in 2006's The Last King of Scotland, he was taken off guard a bit at his wife's gushy reaction. "She was like, 'Oooh, I just love him! He's so cute!'" the director recalls. "It's strange because from my point of view he's not exactly eye candy. But he has this quality that women really respond to."" (Feb. 2008 issue of W) With that adorable smile and sexy Scottish accent, you'd think that quality would be pretty obvious. But regardless of what anyone else thinks, I just can't get enough of him!

Christian Bale

As I was watching a trailer for Dark Knight, I realized that I never got around to adding Christian Bale to my incredibly superficial, but oh-so-attractive list. Not only is this man seriously hot, he is also seriously talented. I've been a fan of his for a while now (and really, who wouldn't be after watching him do shirtless push ups in Batman Begins?) but what really solidified it for me was watching him in 3:10 to Yuma. Both he and Russell Crowe were superb in the film, and I hope that they won't be overlooked when Oscar time roles around. Even when I don't like the character he is playing (Lori in Pretty Women was lame, although that wasn't Bale's fault - it may be a classic, but that is one boring frickin' book) or the movie (Harsh Times was a little hard to handle), I always admire his talent. And his completely unstudied, unforced sexiness. Seriously, covered in dust, sweat, and blood, I still would have done him right there under the stars. (Hey, I wouldn't be me if I didn't go there...)

Penn Badgley

Just look at him: such a cutie. It makes me sad that he hasn't been noticed much until now. I noticed him a while ago, and thankfully so did a casting director at the CW. He was in What I Like About You as Jake, an adorable, if somewhat assy, copy boy; The Mountain as Sam Tunney, an adorable snowboarder; The Bedford Diaries as Owen Gregory, an adorable co-ed; and now Gossip Girl as Dan Humphrey, an adorable, wrong-side-of-the-tracks private school boy. Notice a pattern? He was also in John Tucker Must Die as Scott, "the other Tucker." Try the better Tucker. So much hotter than Jesse Metcalfe, who, in my opinion is actually really gross. Although I can't stand Brittany Snow, her character definitely made the right choice in the end. So hot. Plus he plays the cool 'loser' so well. I have a huge crush!

David Boreanaz

I can't believe it took me this long to write about David Boreanaz! I've been a fan of his since his Buffy days, although back then he was mostly just a pretty face. I guess that's what happens when you get cast based on your "aesthetic" (i.e., he was walking his dog when a friend of the casting director saw him and thought he'd be perfect as a hot, broody vampire with a soul - I wonder if that fact ever embarrasses him?). But he's definitely gotten better with age (in both the looks and the acting departments). He is awesome as Booth on Bones - the best forensics show on TV - and looks so good. Especially considering the fact that he had put on a bunch of weight during the last season of Angel. Not sure what happened then, but he's definitely back in shape now. Those abs: good lord! But it's really his smile that gets me every time; that big, toothy grin of his makes me giggle, which is such a girl thing to do but I can't help it. Plus, Booth has that whole tough guy with a sweet side thing going on that I'm a total sucker for. I love him!

James Franco

He's so gorgeous. I mean that smile gets me every time, which is why it's kind of sad that he plays so many broody characters. (Peter didn't really kill your daddy, sweetie.) I've got one word for him: comedy (just leave the monkeys out of it, please). I loved him in James Dean though. He was so amazing in it...and so hot. But he's more than just a pretty face. He's working towards his degree and writing a novel. I love smart guys. And he got his pilot's license when he was cast in Flyboys. Initiative is so cute. (He didn't actually get to fly though, which is sad.) Plus he's directed a couple of movies. I love him!

Tim Rozon

The other day, my sister and I were talking about Instant Star (our current obsession) and when the subject of Tommy came up for the zillionth time that day, she asked, 'Have you ever noticed how all the perfect guys have issues?' Now, when she says 'perfect,' what she really means is "fictional characters whom we are in love with that just happen to be played by intensely attractive boys," which means that most of the time perfection includes a wide variety of imperfections that we are totally willing to overlook. Tommy is definitely one of those 'perfect' guys: he dropped out of school in grade 7, went to juvie, joined a boy band, got married and then got divorced, all before he was 25. He also kissed Jude a few times while she was still technically jailbait. But I love him anyway. For some reason, I'm always more than willing to forgive him for whatever stupid thing he has just done -- probably because most of the time that means I get to blame it on Sadie (whom I hate with a fiery passion). And it's not like he's all bad. He's actually a total sweetie most of the time. He really cares about Jude; he never really means to hurt her, it just happens. Plus Tim Rozon is a such a hottie (and he just so happens to be Canadian). And it doesn't hurt that he plays the guitar and the piano, and sings. Tommy=swooning.