Here Are Your Favorite Early 2000s Heartthrobs Now
Many young adults in the early 2000s spent their time adoring a select group of heartthrobs. Even though these young adults are now more mature and older, these actors may still hold a special place in their hearts. If that describes you, you might find yourself wondering where your crush is now and what they look like. Here are the current looks of your favorite early 2000s heartthrobs!
Patrick Dempsey – Then
When Patrick reappeared in several mainstream films in the early 2000s, he had already been around for a while. In films such as Sweet Home Alabama and Scream 3, he made a comeback, but a bigger role was on the way.
Patrick Dempsey – Then
In 2005, ABC launched a show that would keep viewers engrossed in the lives of the doctors at a Seattle hospital for more than a decade. It was as Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy that Dempsey made his mark on many people’s hearts (otherwise known as McDreamy).
Patrick Dempsey – Now
In 2015, Dempsey stepped down from his iconic role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy. He was looking for new roles to challenge his skills now that he was 54 years old. He discovered the challenge on a variety of television shows.
Patrick Dempsey – Now
He has a role in The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair as well as a project called Devils in the works. It’s also been confirmed that he’ll return to Grey’s Anatomy in the series’ final season.
Tyrese Gibson – Then
Tyrese Gibson, like many other singers before him, worked his way up from a successful music career to a successful acting career. His first film, Baby Boy, was released in 2001, and it was a huge success.
Tyrese Gibson – Then
He was quickly offered a number of other roles after receiving a slew of positive reviews for his performance. Roma Pearce in 2 Fast 2 Furious and Sergeant Epps in Transformers 2 are two of his most well-known characters.
Tyrese Gibson – Now
Now, it’s a pivotal part of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, The Fast and the Furious. In total, he has reprised his role in five of the films in the series. The actor/singer, who is now 41 years old, is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tyrese Gibson – Now
His acting career has kept him busy, despite the fact that he still makes some music. He’ll be seen in the next installment of The Fast and Furious franchise, as well as Marvel’s standalone film Morbius.
Josh Duhamel – Then
Many actors get their start in soap operas, including Josh Duhamel. Josh jumped to primetime on the hit NBC show Las Vegas after a successful run as Leo Dupre on All My Children.
Josh Duhamel – Then
This show aired for five seasons and helped Josh win the hearts of many people around the world. He used his fame to land a role in the romantic comedy Win a Date With Todd Hamilton in 2004.
Josh Duhamel – Now
Josh has carved out a successful career in front of the camera after more than a decade. Josh continues to make people’s hearts skip a beat after starring in several action films, including one of the Transformers installments.
Josh Duhamel – Now
In Capsized: Blood in the Water, he took on some sharks recently. Jupiter’s Legacy, a Netflix Original that was abruptly canceled, marked his return to the small screen. In August 2021, it was announced that Duhamel would co-star with Renée Zellweger in the NBC limited series The Thing About Pam. On this show based on a true crime, he will play defense attorney Joel Schwartz.
Hugh Grant – Then
If you were watching a romantic comedy in the early 2000s, it seemed as if Hugh Grant was always in the cast. His dashing appearance and perfect English accent drew admirers from all over the world.
Hugh Grant – Then
He appeared in blockbusters such as Bridget Jones’s Diary and Love Actually. These films are among the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, and they continue to make hearts melt and eyes tear up even today.
Hugh Grant – Now
Hugh Grant, now 59 years old, continues to work in film and television. He’s still a dashing young man who dabbles in the romantic world of film. He has, however, recently experimented with more dramatic roles.
Hugh Grant – Now
Take, for example, his role in The Gentleman, in which he co-stars with Mathew McConaughey (another popular heartthrob). He also has a role in the HBO miniseries The Undoing, alongside Nicole Kidman.
Ricky Martin – Then
Ricky Martin had already been in the music industry for several years when the decade of the 2000s arrived. He began his career as a member of Menudo, a well-known Latin boy band. In the 1990s, however, he took a break.
Ricky Martin – Then
He had a big hit with his 1999 single “Livin’ La Vida Loca” after releasing his first solo album. This drew attention to him and allowed him to meet more people.
Ricky Martin – Now
The Latin singer has received eight Grammy nominations after more than a decade of creating catchy pop tunes and beautiful ballads. He went on to win two more awards and continue to release album after album.
Ricky Martin – Now
In fact, the now 48-year-old has ten studio albums to his credit. In addition, the pop icon is gearing up for a major tour to coincide with the release of his 11th studio album. Many of his fans were ecstatic to learn of this.
Channing Tatum – Then
Channing Tatum began his career as a model, but like so many others, he wanted to branch out into acting. Coach Carter, a basketball film, was his first role in 2005. Despite the fact that this was the film that launched his career, he was not yet well-known.
Channing Tatum – Then
Later in the decade, he was cast in two films at the same time. His roles in She’s the Man and Step Up undoubtedly opened doors for him in the entertainment industry.
Channing Tatum – Now
Channing’s incredible skills in the world of dance would be showcased in Step Up. This ability would appear in a number of subsequent films, including Magic Mike and its sequel.
Channing Tatum – Now
Tatum eventually took a break from acting, with his last on-screen appearance in 2017. After recouping his losses, he’s set to star in a slew of films that will all be released this year.
Ryan Phillipe – Then
Many people have a soft spot for bad boys, and Ryan Phillipe from the early 2000s fits the bill perfectly. Phillipe became a heartthrob after playing bad boy roles in classics like Cruel Intentions and Crash.
Ryan Phillipe – Then
Along the way, he made headlines in his personal life when he married costar Reese Witherspoon in a small ceremony at Old Wide Awake Plantation near Charleston, South Carolina, on June 5, 1999, when Witherspoon was six months pregnant. Their son was born in 2003 and their daughter was born in 1999.
Ryan Phillipe – Now
Ryan Phillipe, now 45, has followed in the footsteps of many other actors by turning to television to further his career. With shows like ABC’s Secrets and Lies and USA’s Shooter, he has found success.
Ryan Phillipe – Now
Both of these shows came to an end, but Ryan was quickly cast in a new role. Ryan recently starred in ABC’s new hit cop drama Big Sky. His character didn’t get much screen time, so we’re all waiting for his next project.
Freddie Prinze Jr. – Then
Freddie Prinze Jr. was born into a Hollywood family and, like so many other children before him, followed in his father’s footsteps. He began his career, however, in films that were far removed from his father’s comedic world.
Freddie Prinze Jr. – Then
Freddie became well-known for his roles in films such as I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scooby-Doo. In Wing Commander, he tackled video game movies, though it didn’t fare as well as the others.
Freddie Prinze Jr. – Now
Freddie, now 44, took a long break from the spotlight. He has used that time to pursue other interests such as writing, producing, and directing. He had a job with the WWE for several years, where he assisted in a creative capacity.
Freddie Prinze Jr. – Now
Freddie has also done voice over work and is just now making his way back in front of the camera. He is a member of the Punky Brewster reboot cast.
Mekhi Phifer – Then
Mekhi Phifer, a New York native, made waves in both television and film in the early 2000s. Phifer’s character on the hit television show ER, which he played for six seasons, quickly became one of the most popular.
Mekhi Phifer – Then
He then made his big-screen debut in Shaft in 2000. Phifer’s real breakthrough came with his role in 8 Mile. Following that, he appeared in a number of other films, including Dawn of the Dead.
Mekhi Phifer – Now
Mekhi stepped away from acting for a number of years, but he continued to work behind the camera. However, he recently made a comeback to television as the star of a popular Apple TV+ show.
Mekhi Phifer – Now
Truth Be Told, a drama series, was so well-received that it was renewed for a second season on Apple’s streaming service. Those who have a crush on the handsome actor will be able to satisfy their cravings there.
Jared Padalecki – Then
Jared was first introduced to us all on the hit television show Gilmore Girls. Padalecki’s success on that show led to him landing a variety of roles, including one as one of the main characters in House of Wax.
Jared Padalecki – Then
Throughout that time, he continued to play Rory Gilmore on Gilmore Girls, a role he would play for seven years, the first two of which he began starring in Supernatural.
Jared Padalecki – Now
Jared’s home for the next 15 years would be Supernatural, which ended just this year. He also worked in film during this time, though his focus was primarily on the hit WB series.
Jared Padalecki – Now
He didn’t have to wait long after the show came to an end prior to actually taking on his next role. This time, he’d be a part of the new Walker.
Zac Efron – Then
Zac Efron, like so many other stars of the early 2000s, rose to fame as a result of his work with Disney. In the High School Musical films, the young heartthrob played Troy Bolton.
Zac Efron – Then
However, it was clear that this good-looking young man possessed considerable talent. So it didn’t take long for him to capitalize on his newfound fame and land a few major acting roles, including 17 Again.
Zac Efron – Now
Over the last decade or so, Zac has continued to improve his skills and gain notoriety. He has stayed true to his musical roots, even starring in The Greatest Showman, a musical drama. He has, however, received praise for his more dramatic roles.
Zac Efron – Now
He has recently received praise for his portrayal of serial killer Ted Bundy. He’s even done a Netflix traveling show and is set to star in a film with Jessica Alba.
Orlando Bloom – Then
We’re talking about getting off to a good start. Orlando Bloom starred in The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean as a child in two of the most popular franchises of the early 2000s. It’s easy to see why so many people were taken in by his accent and boyish good looks.
Orlando Bloom – Then
But it was his portrayal of young Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean that etched his charming smirk and sparkling eyes into the hearts of millions. Following the success of Pirates, he went on to land a slew of other roles, which helped him become even more well-known.
Orlando Bloom – Now
Since his first role nearly a decade ago, Orlando has landed a slew of incredible roles. However, he is currently taking a break from the big screen to star in a popular Amazon series.
Orlando Bloom – Now
On Carnival Row, he was the star. For those who have a soft spot for the British actor, this role appears to be enough. Bloom starred as captain Benjamin Keating in the war film The Outpost in July 2020.
Antonio Banderas – Then
In 1998, the Spanish-born hunk rose to fame by co-starring with Catherine Zeta-Jones in the film Zorro, a Spanish swashbuckler. He quickly became one of the most sought-after talents due to his smooth accent and attractive features.
Antonio Banderas – Then
Following his debut film, he went on to voice Puss in the Shrek films and star in a number of other films, including a sequel to his first big hit, The Mask of Zorro.
Antonio Banderas – Now
Despite the fact that he is now 61 years old, the Spanish heartthrob continues to make ladies swoon in every role he takes on. To this day, he continues to land blockbuster films.
Antonio Banderas – Now
In fact, he recently appeared in The Hitman’s Bodyguard 2 alongside Selma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds, and Samuel L. Jackson. His work schedule is jam-packed, so we can expect to swoon for years to come.
Chad Michael Murray – Then
Chad Michael was one of the many hunks to emerge from the Warner Bros. stable (now CW). After making an impression on Gilmore Girls fans, he landed his first main role on the hit teen drama One Tree Hill in 2003.
Chad Michael Murray – Then
For six years, he walked across television screens as Lucas Scott. During this time, he also appeared on the big screen. He appeared in films such as Freaky Friday and A Cinderella Story, among others.
Chad Michael Murray – Now
On the small screen, Chad continues to make hearts skip a beat. He’s appeared in a number of Hallmark Channel romantic comedies. However, this isn’t the only place where you can catch a glimpse of the handsome actor.
Chad Michael Murray – Now
In fact, he’s made a comeback on the hit CW show Riverdale. He had a recurring role as a crazy cult leader on this show. He might have been a bad guy, but he sure looked good while doing it!
Corbin Bleu – Then
Everyone was introduced to Corbin through the Disney Channel hit movie series High School Musical. Corbin, who played Troy’s best friend, Chad, was yet another hottie who lit up teen hearts.
Corbin Bleu – Then
He went on to star in other Disney projects and even do some voice over work. He was also a regular cast member on the soap opera One Life to Live.
Corbin Bleu – Now
Corbin, now 32, has continued to work hard over the years and has appeared in several popular television shows as a guest star. But competing on Dancing With the Stars is perhaps the most important project he’s taken on in recent years.
Corbin Bleu – Now
He’s currently working on a number of post-production projects. In the coming year, we can expect to hear his voice in a Disney film and a couple of TV movies.
Shane West – Then
Shane West began to act when he was 15, but it wasn’t until his role in A Walk to Remember that he cemented his place among many of the heartthrobs.
Shane West – Then
Following that, he went on to star in a number of television shows, maintaining his dreamboat status. He had a recurring role on Once and Again in the early 2000s, and later moved on to ER.
Shane West – Now
West has mostly stayed on the small screen since his time on ER. In shows like Salem and Nikita, he had a lot of success. He was recently seen in a recurring role as Bane on Fox’s Batman-inspired show Gotham.
Shane West – Now
He’s working on several projects, one of which will be released in 2021 and two more the following year. So it appears that he has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
Luke Wilson – Then
Luke Wilson had already done some acting before landing the role of Dr. Peter Flynn in Rushmore, a dark comedy. Of course, this is where many people first fell in love with the hunk. Following that, he would go on to play more leading roles in Hollywood blockbusters.
Luke Wilson – Then
He starred in Charlie’s Angels, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy in the early 2000s. He also had a recurring role as Michael Kelso’s brother on the hit TV show That ’70s Show (played by Ashton Kutcher).
Luke Wilson – Now
Luke Wilson has put in a lot of effort over the years, and as a result, he’s gotten a lot of big roles, mostly in comedies. His deadpan reactions and dry wit are priceless.
Luke Wilson – Now
He can currently be seen on the DC Universe show Stargirl. He’s currently shooting New-Gen, a new television show. He’s also working on two projects for release in 2022, both of which are in post-production.
Usher – Then
You couldn’t turn on the radio in the early 2000s without hearing Usher belting out one of his many dance hits. After achieving success in the music industry, the singer naturally wanted to try his hand at acting.
Usher – Then
He knew he had the chops after a two-year stint on the hit TV show Moesha. As a result, he began auditioning and was cast in a number of guest roles on some of the most popular television shows, including 7th Heaven.
Usher – Now
Usher continues to release chart-topping singles while also balancing acting roles in films. People get a little warm watching this heartthrob do his thing for a variety of reasons, including his smooth vocals and dance moves.
Usher – Now
He’s currently concentrating on his music, with several new collaborations and songs set to drop throughout the year. On September 10, 2020, Usher released “Bad Habits” as the second single from his studio album.
Milo Ventimiglia – Then
Several people who appeared on the show American Dreams were immediately thrust into the public’s eye. Milo Ventimiglia, a handsome actor, was one of them. He landed a role as Jesse on the CW show Gilmore Girls after the show ended.
Milo Ventimiglia – Then
After five years on the show, he went on to star in Heroes, which is where he may have earned his heartthrob status! Following that, he played Chris Pierce on American Dreams and Richard Thorne on The Bedford Diaries before landing the role of Peter Petrelli on Heroes, for which he received Teen Choice, Saturn, and People’s Choice Award nominations.
Milo Ventimiglia – Now
Milo is still more at ease on the small screen, despite starring in films like Rocky Balboa and Creed II. On the NBC family drama This Is Us, his star shines brightest. But he also has a number of other projects to keep him occupied.
Milo Ventimiglia – Now
He has a role in the podcast series Strawberry Spring and has appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. We hope to see him in a lot more projects in the future.
Hayden Christensen – Then
Hayden Christensen debuted in one of the most popular film franchises of all time, Star Wars. However, he had many previous roles, none of which would garner him the same level of attention as his role as Anakin Skywalker.
Hayden Christensen – Then
Even though films were met with mixed reactions, Hayden’s talent and good looks earned him the title of a heartthrob. I mean, look at those eyes and that stance! There’s no doubt he deserves the title!
Hayden Christensen – Now
He went on to make a few more successful films, but none of them ever matched the success of Star Wars. That could be one of the reasons he’ll be in the upcoming Obi-Wan Disney+ series. In 2022, the first installment of this series will be released.
Hayden Christensen – Now
He’s also set to star in another Disney+ limited series, which is currently in pre-production. So, if we want to see him, we’ll have to do so in the Star Wars universe or nowhere at all.
John Legend – Then
After graduating from college, John Legend began writing and recording his own music. He didn’t release his debut album until 2004, and it featured collaborations with a number of well-known musicians.
John Legend – Then
This album brought him a lot of attention, and he went on to work with a lot of other big names after that. He eventually released his second album, which catapulted him into the spotlight even more.
John Legend – Now
John Legend has had a lot on his plate in the last few years. He is a music producer and one of the coaches on The Voice, a popular singing competition show.
John Legend – Now
He continues to work with musicians and compose music for films. Legend’s seventh studio album, Bigger Love, was finally released in 2020. John recently changed record labels, switching from Sony Music to Republic Records.
Robert Schwartzman – Then
Robert Schwartzman is probably best known for his role in The Princess Diaries as Michael. He worked on short films and other small parts for most of the early 2000s, but this role cemented his heartthrob status.
Robert Schwartzman – Then
Despite the fact that he doesn’t have much of an acting resume, he continued to act in the 2000s for a while. Nonetheless, none of his subsequent roles ever lived up to that pivotal role.
Robert Schwartzman – Now
Robert, like many young actors, went from being in front of the camera to working behind it. Although he has occasionally acted in films over the last decade, he has primarily focused on writing and directing.
Robert Schwartzman – Now
He’s also composed several original scores while working in the music department. He’s also credited as a producer on six other films. He appears to have started a new chapter in his life.
Benjamin Bratt – Then
Benjamin Bratt seems to have had a big year in the year 2000. He not only starred in one of the most popular American television shows, Law & Order, but he also appeared in a number of major Hollywood films.
Benjamin Bratt – Then
Miss Congeniality, the iconic romantic comedy, was probably the one where the majority of people developed a crush on him. In 2004, the actor starred alongside Halle Berry and Sharon Stone in the film Catwoman. Especially in his later work, Bratt frequently portrays Hispanic characters.
Benjamin Bratt – Now
Benjamin Bratt appears to have had a particularly successful year in the year 2000. He appeared in a number of major Hollywood films in addition to starring in one of the most popular American television shows, Law & Order.
Benjamin Bratt – Now
He has voiced characters in animated films such as Despicable Me 2 and has appeared in several live-action films, including Doctor Strange and Ride Along 2. Bratt also produced a film and received critical acclaim and several awards.
Omarion – Then
Omarion is one of many young heartthrobs from the early 2000s who straddle the music-film divide. Omarion quickly turned his success into a full-fledged career, starring in music videos for artists like B2K and Lil’ Bow Wow.
Omarion – Then
He appeared on a number of TV shows and even did some voice over work. The majority of his work was done on television shows such as Cuts.Omarion has also appeared on a number of television shows, including One on One.
Omarion – Now
Omarion has appeared as a guest on several television shows in recent years. Since then, he’s returned to the stage to concentrate on his music. Rick Ross and Chris Brown are among the artists with whom he has collaborated.
Omarion – Now
People may have been more excited to see him as the Yeti on the hit music competition show The Masked Singer recently. He seemed to want to have some fun with his return to the music industry.
Devon Sawa – Then
Devon Sawa had already had a successful career by the time the decade of the 2000s arrived. Sawa was catapulted into heartthrob status and a whole new career stratosphere thanks to blockbusters like Final Destination.
Devon Sawa – Then
This good-looking young actor appeared in the film in the early 2000s. However, in 2010, he made the transition to television with a starring role in the action drama Nikita.
Devon Sawa – Now
Since the beginning of his career, Devon has essentially worked nonstop. He’s acted in several independent films and appeared on shows like MacGyver and Magnum PI in recent years.
Devon Sawa – Now
He did, however, have a starring role in the TV adaptation of the classic horror film Child’s Play, titled Chucky, which aired recently. He’s also working on a few projects in post-production. So it looks like he’ll keep our hearts racing for a while longer.
Adam Brody – Then
You may recognize him from his supporting roles in a number of major films and television shows, but it was most likely his role in Gilmore Girls that drew the most attention.
Adam Brody – Then
He continued to work nonstop in minor roles after that, eventually landing his big part. In 2003, Adam got his big break when he was cast as Seth Cohen on The OC, where he stayed for four years.
Adam Brody – Now
He’s appeared in a number of big films since then, including Jennifer’s Body and Shazam. He’s still working in television, with shows like StartUp and Curfew bringing him success. He maintains a healthy work-life balance between film and television.
Adam Brody – Now
He has recently been working on the television series Single Parents as well as a number of film projects, including the Shazam sequel, which is set to hit theaters in 2023.
Joshua Jackson – Then
You could often parlay a hit television show on the WB (now CW) into a pretty stellar career in the early 2000s if you had a hit television show on the WB (now CW).
Joshua Jackson – Then
Joshua Jackson rose to fame after landing the role of Pacey Witter in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek. He had several hit movies while on the show, including The Skulls and Lone Star State of Mind.
Joshua Jackson – Now
Joshua has continued to work in film and has had a lot of success in television. He has appeared in hit television shows such as Fringe and The Affair in recent years.
Joshua Jackson – Now
He has, however, recently starred in a number of limited series for which he has received critical acclaim. The adaptation of the hit podcast Doctor Death, in which he played the infamous Dr. Christopher Duntsch, was perhaps the most notable of these.
Josh Hartnett – Then
Josh Hartnett’s role in Pearl Harbor cemented his status as a Hollywood heartthrob. He went on to star in a number of notable films after earning that role and claiming it as his own.
Josh Hartnett – Then
All through the early 2000s, he appeared in numerous films such as Black Hawk Down and Sin City, almost all of which definitely earned him a lot of heartthrob points.
Josh Hartnett – Now
Josh Hartnett has been working hard and consistently since the early 2000s. He was cast as Ethan Chandler in the hit TV series Penny Dreadful in 2014. He has, however, recently worked on a number of television shows, including Paradise Lost.
Josh Hartnett – Now
He’s also working on several projects in post-production, including The Fear Index, a new television series. He also appeared in the TV miniseries documentary Exterminate All the Brutes in 2021.
Rider Strong – Then
If you grew up in the 1990s, you probably rushed home every week to make sure you didn’t miss Cory and Topanga’s antics on Boy Meets World. Many people had crushes on the main character, but it was his best friend who got most people’s hearts racing.
Rider Strong – Then
During his seven-year run, he was nominated for the Young Artist Award twice and The Hollywood Reporter YoungStar Award once. There is just something about that ‘bad boy’ charm that teenage girls can’t get enough of. For seven seasons, Strong co-starred in the show with Ben Savage.
Rider Strong – Now
He’s never stopped working on television in the last few years, whether it’s live-action or bill work. In the TV show Girl Meets World, he continued to play Sean again.
Rider Strong – Now
He recently lent his voice to Tom on the animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil, despite not having worked in the last two years. Many of our 2000s heartthrobs seem to gravitate toward voice work!
Tom Welling – Then
Tom Welling is another of the 2000s heartthrobs who landed on the list thanks to a run on a popular WB/CW show. He shot to fame after being cast in Smallville. He went on to star in films like Cheaper by the Dozen and The Fog after that.
Tom Welling – Then
He appeared to take a break from acting after the show concluded. Despite landing a few roles, he appeared to avoid the spotlight for the most part. Perhaps he needed a break from the spotlight that came with playing the young Man of Steel.
Tom Welling – Now
Tom, on the other hand, would eventually return to the spotlight. In 2017, he appeared on the television show Lucifer for a brief time. For an episode of The CW’s Batwoman, he even reprised his role as Clark Kent.
Tom Welling – Now
He recently played Vincent Corbo in the television series Professionals, indicating that television is where he feels most at ease. However, we’re confident that for some people, he’ll always be that handsome farm boy from Kansas.
Jesse Metcalfe – Then
Jesse began his acting career in soap operas, as do many others. On the NBC soap opera Passions, he played Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald for five years. Following that, he landed the role of John Rowland on the hit primetime drama Desperate Housewives.
Jesse Metcalfe – Then
He would be able to land roles in films and future television shows as a result of his exposure from this show. In fact, most of us recognize the hunk as John Tucker Must Die’s titular character.
Jesse Metcalfe – Now
He’s mostly stuck to television roles in recent years, even doing a few at the same time. For example, for the past five years, he has played Trace Riley on Chesapeake Shores.
Jesse Metcalfe – Now
He also had a recurring role on the television series Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries while doing so. Jesse is also working on several projects in post-production, including a Fortress sequel.
Erik von Detten – Then
Erik von Detten worked as a voice actor for the hit animated television show Recess in the early 2000s. However, he had already spent several years in front of the camera, which provided ample opportunity for young people to develop a crush on him.
Erik Von Detten – Then
He began his acting career on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, where he amassed a sizable fan base. Naturally, the actor’s fans followed and supported him in everything he did.
Erik von Detten – Now
Until 2010, he worked on a number of projects. His most recent major role was in Toy Story 3 as the grown-up Sid. He has not appeared in front of a camera or spoken into a microphone since then, and he has continued to live his life as a non-celebrity.
Erik Von Detten – Now
Erik moved away after a string of hit-or-miss jobs and is now said to be working as a sales manager for a commodities brokerage firm. However, according to his IMDB page, he is currently working on a project in which he plays himself.
Sean Faris – Then
Sean Faris is best known for his role on Life as We Know It as Dino Whitman. He continued to parlay his heartthrob status into more work, including film, despite the fact that it only lasted one season.
Sean Faris – Then
He had success in television shows like Reunion and films like Never Back Down during the first decade of the 2000s. Throughout the early 2000s, he continued to work.
Sean Faris – Now
Sean appeared on the hit television show Pretty Little Liars every week from 2013 to 2015. He went on to work on other shows as well as Hollywood films after leaving that show.
Sean Faris – Now
He has appeared in films such as Evil Intent and The Bay House in recent years. He most recently appeared in the film Algorithm: BLISS, and he is currently working on a project in post-production.
Jordan Calloway – Then
Jordan Calloway first appeared on screen in the television series The Parkers in the year 2000. He went on to star in the iconic children’s television show Unfabulous, despite the fact that it was only a one-time role.
Jordan Calloway – Then
He planned to stay in this position for three years before taking a break. In 2010, he returned to acting, and for the next several years, he worked steadily on both television and in television movies.
Jordan Calloway – Now
Jordan has had a lot of success in the last few years. He landed a role on The CW’s Riverdale in 2017. This could have been the role that landed him a spot on the cast of Black Lightning, the hit superhero show on the CW.
Jordan Calloway – Now
For the past three seasons, he’s been playing Painkiller there. Despite the fact that the series came to an end recently, his character is still alive and well in a spinoff series.
James Van Der Beek – Then
James Van Der Beek, who played the lead role in the long-running WB/ CW series Dawson’s Creek, won the hearts of many people. His boyish charm and good looks tugged at all of our heartstrings.
James Van Der Beek – Then
He continued to work in television and film after that success of the show, and with some success but not nearly as much as he had with that television show.
James Van Der Beek – Now
He has appeared in several television shows over the years, including Don’t Trust the B in Apt 23 and CSI: Cyber. Unfortunately, none of these shows ever achieved the same level of success as his original series.
James Van Der Beek – Now
He has been working in television for the past few years, mostly in short films. He has been voicing Boris in the animated children’s show Vampirina for the past four years.
Jonathan Bennett – Then
You’re probably still quoting Mean Girls if you were a teenager or young adult in the 2000s. However, you could have been one of those people who fell head over heels in love with Aaron.
Jonathan Bennett – Then
Bennett played Aaron Samuels, the love interest of star Lindsay Lohan’s character, in the 2004 comedy film Mean Girls. He starred alongside Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfriend, and Tina Fey in this film. Let’s just say it was a huge commercial success.
Jonathan Bennett – Now
As the host of shows like Cake Wars, Jonathan has kept himself busy. He’s also appeared in a number of Hallmark Christmas films. However, he can currently be seen as part of the cast of Fox’s Station 19.
Jonathan Bennett – Now
In addition to that, he has a number of other projects in the works, some of which are just getting started. Just to let you know, he’s still as adorable as ever!
Enrique Iglesias – Then
Enrique Iglesias must have struggled to break free from his father’s shadow in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Iglesias captivated people all over the world with his angelic voice and creative music videos, releasing songs that hit the top of the charts like “Bailamos” and “Hero.”
Enrique Iglesias – Then
All it took for some to fall madly in love with the Latin heartthrob was to see him strut across the screen! He had made a successful transition into the mainstream English-language market by the turn of the millennium.
Enrique Iglesias – Now
The Latin heartthrob, now 46, is still working on music, though he recently made a big announcement. Enrique is currently promoting a tour with headliners Ricky Martin and Sebastian Yatra.
Enrique Iglesias – Now
According to rumors, Iglesias intends to retire after the release of his next album. Because his next album is titled Final, there’s a chance this is true. But we’re confident he won’t vanish completely!
Jesse Bradford – Then
Jesse appeared in several of the films that most teenagers and young adults of the time referred to as “their movies.” Films like Bring It On and Swimfan fall into this category.
Jesse Bradford – Then
All of these roles, as well as his boy next door looks, contributed to his heartthrob status. After that, he had a recurring role on The West Wing and continued to work in television and film.
Jesse Bradford – Now
Despite the fact that he hasn’t had any roles in the last couple of years (possibly due to what has been going on in the world), he has worked extensively in the past.
Jesse Bradford – Now
In 2017, he played Harris on the show Shooter, which was his most notable role. However, we last saw him in a guest role on the revival series of Magnum P.I.