December 14th 2024.
Who is the ultimate Christmas heartthrob in the UK? Well, let's just say, it's not who you would expect. As the holiday season approaches, we all eagerly anticipate the reveal of our favorite festive heartthrob. While some new contenders have emerged this year, like the swoon-worthy Dwyane 'The Rock' Johnson and Chris Evans in The Red One, there are certain classic characters that will always hold a special place in our hearts. Who could forget Hugh Grant as the charming Prime Minister in Love Actually, or Jude Law as the dashing Graham in The Holiday? These timeless heartthrobs have captured our hearts year after year, and we can't help but adore them.
But as much as we love Hugh, 64, and Jude, 51, who both received well-deserved recognition this week - Hugh for his new film Heretic and Jude for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - they unfortunately didn't make the cut for the top spot on this particular list. Of course, they will always have a special place in our hearts as the reason we keep watching the classic Christmas movies, even though we know every line by heart. But in terms of the coveted heartthrob title, it belongs to someone else now.
According to a recent study, the UK has a soft spot for not just one, but three incredibly special men. And one of them has earned an impressive 8.5 attractiveness rating, making him the ultimate Christmas heartthrob. And the best part? He's been right under our noses all along.
But he's not the only top contender on the list. Another name that has been making waves this year is none other than Jack Black. The comedian, actor, and musician has overtaken his former The Holiday co-star, Jude Law, for the second spot on the list. Known for his role as Miles, Kate Winslet's love interest in the iconic festive film, Jack's cheeky charm and energetic vibe have made him a major hit with the people of the UK. With a 7.6 attractiveness score and a huge following of over 14 million on social media, it's no surprise that he has also earned an impressive 42 million searches this year alone.
But let's not forget about the third name on the list - Rodrigo Santoro. Although Bruce and Jack may have higher search ratings, the actor who scored the highest attractiveness rating is none other than Love Actually's Rodrigo Santoro. With an impressive 8.5 out of 10, the 49-year-old Brazilian heartthrob played the almost, maybe, sort of lover of Sarah, played by Laura Linney, in the 2003 film. Despite being overshadowed by his co-stars Hugh and Alan Rickman at the time, he has since gained popularity and is now one of the UK's favorite heartthrobs with over 3 million searches this year and a 7.6 rating on IMDb.
While these three have undoubtedly captured our hearts, there are a few other honorable mentions on the list. Colin Firth, who starred as Jamie in Love Actually and Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones's Diary, received an attractiveness rating of 6.6 and 6.7 for both films, respectively. And let's not forget about the lovable Bill Nighy, who played the quirky musician Billy Mack in Love Actually and earned a 5.7 on the attractiveness scale. With over 5 million searches for Colin and over 2 million for Bill, it's safe to say that they are not far behind the other contenders.
So, why do we love these heartthrobs so much? Is it their good looks, their charm, or their talent? Perhaps it's a combination of all three. But one thing is for sure - they have all played memorable roles in classic Christmas movies that we can't help but watch year after year. And as we gear up for the holiday season, there's no better way to get in the festive spirit than by binge-watching Love Actually, The Holiday, and Bridget Jones's Diary. With all of these heartthrobs in one place, it's hard to resist.
As we eagerly await the countdown to Christmas, let's take a moment to appreciate these incredible actors and the joy they have brought us through their iconic roles. And who knows, maybe next year we'll see some new contenders on the list. But for now, let's raise a glass of mulled wine to our favorite Christmas heartthrobs and enjoy the holiday season with a little extra sparkle.
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