Here Are More of The Finest Black Male Actors in Hollywood

From Michael B. Jordan to Will Smith, Black men have us spellbound!

The Oscars ceremony has come and gone, but we have to acknowledge that there definitely isn’t a lack of good-looking actors, especially Black men. Here are some of the Black actors we run to the theaters to see! Did we name your favorite?

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John David Washington

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The good looks don’t fall far from the tree! Son of Denzel Washington, John David Washington, brings that classic handsomeness just like his father in all of his films and on Broadway stages!

Will Smith

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Will Smith has had people swooning over him since the 90s! Not only is he an Academy Award winner, but he is the ultimate protector of his wife and family, and if that’s not attractive, I don’t know what is!

Lakeith Stanfield

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Lakeith Stanfield’s quirky personality and clothing choices make him the artsy type that people love! If you’re looking for a new celebrity crush that’s unique but also fantastic at his job, Lakeith is your man!

Jonathan Majors

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Jonathan Majors has been causing a frenzy lately from the February 2021 Ebony photoshoot (you know the one) to his newest movie roles showing off his perfectly sculpted body. He’s also extremely charming in interviews!

Morris Chestnut

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Morris Chestnut has been a heartthrob since his role as Ricky in Boyz N the Hood in the 90s. He’s aging like fine wine!

Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington will always be known for being one of the most attractive and talented actors in Hollywood with his smooth talking and beautiful smile.

Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan has been drawing crowds to theaters for years from his looks alone! We’re all going to see Creed III for the plot and not to see his chiseled physique, right?

Aldis Hodge

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If you’re not someone who usually watches sci-fi, then this handsome man will get you watching! Aldis Hodge has made his mark in shows and movies like Black Mirror, Underground, Black Adam, and The Walking Dead.

Boris Kodjoe

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Boris Kodjoe is the eye candy we look forward to seeing every week on Station 19. People also love him for his dedication to his wife of almost 20 years, Nicole Ari Parker.

Jay Ellis

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Although Jay Ellis’ character in HBO’s Insecure put Issa through it, we couldn’t be too mad at her for getting back with Lawrence, I mean look at him!

Daniel Kaluuya

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Not only is Daniel Kaluuya just a handsome man in general, but he also has the most attractive personality, watch some of his press interviews and you’ll fall in love!

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

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If you’re looking for a fine man to watch in action and thriller movies, look out for the name Yahya Abdul-Mateen II! Whew!

Jesse Williams

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Jesse Williams, known most for his role as Dr. Avery in Grey’s Anatomy, is everybody’s green-eyed crush.

John Boyega

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Not only do people love John Boyega’s vocal love for Black women, but his looks and British accent are the cherries on top, y’all saw him in The Woman King?

Michael Ealy

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Although some of us still can’t stop thinking about his character in For Colored Girls throwing those kids off the balcony, we’ll separate him from the character to admire his beauty. What a good-looking man!

Idris Elba

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We know that Idris Elba doesn’t want to be called a Black actor, but he will be today! Idris is the Black British man that makes people melt every time he’s on our television screens.

Kofi Siriboe

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Many people know Kofi Siriboe from OWN’s Queen Sugar and made sure to tune in every week to watch this fine man act.

Winston Duke

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Y’all saw the out-of-pocket tweets about Winston Duke as M’Baku in Black Panther, and I must say I can’t blame the internet for cutting up.

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