90s

13 Times Richard Gere Proved He Was A Total Heartthrob

You would think being called the "Sexiest Man Alive" is pretty flattering. But for Richard Gere, none of that ever really made sense. The dreamy actor was given the title of "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1999, but he still doesn't believe that it is particularly true. Gere has said that ''At no time in my life have I ever felt like a sex symbol. It's an illusion."Paramount PicturesHe did consent to being a part of the article though, so at least he gets that we think he is a total heartthrob. Gere really made a name for himself as

Movies

'She's All That' Star Shares Behind The Scenes Secrets From The Set Of The Hit Teen Movie

Teen movies have the potential to be really great or ridiculously awful. The fact is, the outrageous things that happen in high school are hard to manufacture in a way that is enjoyable to watch. I mean, it's not that fun to live it, so why would we want to watch it? Because in movies, Freddie Prinze Jr. is there and that's really all it takes. Miramax FilmsA teen movie in the 90s and early 2000s wasn't complete without Freddie Prinze Jr.. There was however, one movie that he made that became the epitome of teen movies. She's All That

80s

The Legacy Of River Phoenix: 10 Things About The Late Actor You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner

River Phoenix was talented actor who had legions of fans following his every move.He first showed up in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, people became obsessed with him. After, he starred in Stand By Me, he was considered one of the biggest teen heartthrobs around. Columbia PicturesHe lived a tragic life, dying at such a young age, but people have remained fascinated by his story. Here are 10 facts you probably didn't know about River Phoenix. He was actually named River Jude Bottom when he was bornMGM TelevisionHis entire family changed their last name in the late 70s after

80s

15 Teen Heartthrobs We Were All Totally In Love With In The 80s

The 80s were a pretty wild time. We all had hair bigger than basketballs, everyone was rocking shoulder pads and technology was changing so quickly. We had a lot going for us at the time, including a bunch of teen heartthrobs who seemed to be perfectly designed for each of our individual types. Whether you were into the preppy kid, the jocks, or the rebel without a cause, there was absolutely a teen heartthrob in the 80s that was basically custom made for you. Which one were you totally in love with? 1. Emilo EstevezUniversal Pictures2. Andrew McCarthyParamount Pictures3. Michael

TV

What Do All Your Childhood Celebrity Crushes Look Like Now?

Everyone had a childhood crush; that one special boy or girl that made you feel all nervous and awkward any time they were around. Most of us also had a TV crush. The characters on our favorite shows were all too lovable and kind of hard to live up to. Who was your dream date when you were a kid? We all had a lot of the same ones right? Let's see what they look like now.Randy Taylor - Jonathan Taylor ThomasABC / ZimbioHe doesn't act too often anymore, his last few acting credits were reuniting with Tim Allen in

80s

6 Things About Patrick Dempsey That Prove '80s Girls Have The Best Taste In Men

Patrick Dempsey was gorgeous in 1987, and somehow he is even more gorgeous over 30 years later. He went from "that boy I had a crush on," to "my dear lord I want this man to have my children." I am convinced he will be the hottest 80 year old we will ever see.While I could talk about how good-looking he is all day, here are six things you didn't know about your forever crush:1. He was almost in another one of our favorite medical dramas.Before being cast in Grey's Anatomy, he auditioned for the role of

90s

Does Seeing What Your '90s Crush Looks Like Now Make You Question Your Teenage Self's Taste In Men?

There was no better decades for heartthrobs then the '90s. From the odd fashion to tribal tattoos and some hair styles that make us question our sanity now, it was a magical time for teen boys. Who was on your crush list in the '90s? From movie stars, to boy band members and TV series regulars, we had our pick of the litter for who to pin up in our locker. Have you wondered what these boys looks like now? While they may no longer fit on the cover of Tiger Beat some of these celebrity crushes may surprise you.