# Who is the most atractive man and/or woman working in Movies or TV? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 16, 2014, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953 "2014-01-16T09:28:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/61 "2014-01-17T16:12:33Z")
> [@Tinkertoy](#): > > For men Kevin Bacon no contest. > For women no idea. Gee, Kevin, thanks for the contribution. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![Cuckoorex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ad7895/32.png) [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/62 "2014-01-17T16:53:43Z")
> [@Saltire](#): > > Not well known here in the States, but the most attractive woman on TV is the UKā€™s [Rachel Riley](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcmhfPrhxXg). Sheā€™s drop-dead gorgeous in every way, seems really pleasant, and has brains as well. > > Sheā€™s got a Mathematics degree from Oxford, which she mostly uses to do quick arithmetic on the game show she appears on, Countdown. She does a lot of other shows as a guest, so she can show her personality a bit more than you do on a teatime program like Countdown. > > Sheā€™s featured in a lot of stuff thatā€™s on YouTube, both whole programs and just fan stuff for guys who love to look at her. Sheā€™s got a little bit of a Gwyneth Paltrow look about her, methinks. I donā€™t find G. Paltrow to be excessively hot, but I like Rachel Riley. ---
**Author:** ![coolbyrne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bc79bd/32.png) [@coolbyrne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coolbyrne)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/63 "2014-01-18T02:30:27Z")
Although I often answer differently whenever this question comes up (for instance, my current flame is Charlize Theron, though I could be lured away by Sasha Alexander), I always go back to my tried and true- Tilda Swinton. And I can never decide between Hugh Jackman or Daniel Craig. ---
**Author:** ![peptastic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/65b543/32.png) [@peptastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peptastic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/64 "2014-01-18T03:35:24Z")
Jeremy Northam is my cup of tea. Heā€™s gorgeous when he is charming or ruthless. Heā€™s also really brilliant at acting. I see similarities in anyone I crush on. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/65 "2014-01-18T03:49:17Z")
> [@coolbyrne](#): > > Although I often answer differently whenever this question comes up (for instance, my current flame is Charlize Theron, though I could be lured away by Sasha Alexander), I always go back to my tried and true- Tilda Swinton. > > And I can never decide between Hugh Jackman or Daniel Craig. You picked Tilda Swinton - that should work for both categories, as that woman is the definition of androgynous. My date during Constantine nearly had a heart attack when I told her Gabriel was being played by a woman. ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/66 "2014-01-18T04:01:06Z")
Iā€™m no fan, but objectively Ms Zeta Jones can be pretty stunning. My personal favorites are [Alice Eve](http://www2.fansshare.com/gallery/photos/159565/Full-Alice-Eve/?loadimage) and Rosamund Pike. For men, Henry Cavill is your winner. ---
**Author:** ![coolbyrne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bc79bd/32.png) [@coolbyrne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coolbyrne)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/67 "2014-01-18T04:48:55Z")
> [@epbrown01](#): > > You picked Tilda Swinton - that should work for both categories, as that woman is the definition of androgynous. My date during Constantine nearly had a heart attack when I told her Gabriel was being played by a woman. You know, I think from now on, Tilda Swinton will be my answer to both questions. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/68 "2014-01-18T04:51:00Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > Personal preference but I would put her third on that show. But I would love to have to make that choice. This whole debate just became moot with todayā€™s announcement that Jaimie Alexander is set to do a guest appearance later this season. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/69 "2014-01-18T05:01:59Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > This whole debate just became moot with todayā€™s announcement that Jaimie Alexander is set to do a guest appearance later this season. Jaimie Alexander was also on an episode of _Itā€™s Always Sunny in Philadelphia_ during its first season. And I think [Amber Heard](https://www.google.com/search?q=amber+heard&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=jAraUpSQO7XLsQS194HABw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=799#imgdii=_) deserves at least Honorable Mention. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/70 "2014-01-18T05:11:02Z")
Ooo, and Emma Stone: [http://trend911.com/wp-content/emma-stone-and-revlon-colorburst-lip-butter.jpg](http://trend911.com/wp-content/emma-stone-and-revlon-colorburst-lip-butter.jpg) And Gemma Arterton: [http://www.hollybollyhub.com/gemma-arterton-hot-wallpaper.jpg](http://www.hollybollyhub.com/gemma-arterton-hot-wallpaper.jpg) And Natalie Portman: [http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34800000/New-Your-Highness-Pictures-natalie-portman-34857524-3328-4992.jpg](http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34800000/New-Your-Highness-Pictures-natalie-portman-34857524-3328-4992.jpg) OK, Iā€™ll stop. For now. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/71 "2014-01-18T05:14:14Z")
I prefer [Rachael Leigh Cook](https://www.google.com/search?q=rachael+leigh+cook&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dg3aUqDrNbLNsATH14HwCQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=799) to Natalie Portman, myself. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/72 "2014-01-18T05:38:12Z")
Emma Stone. Though I canā€™t decide if I like her better as a redhead - [http://wallpaperich.com/emma-stone-5392-hd-wallpapers.html](http://wallpaperich.com/emma-stone-5392-hd-wallpapers.html) or as a blonde - [http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2\_article\_large/public/2012/06/20/283059-emma-stone.jpg](http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2012/06/20/283059-emma-stone.jpg) Colin Oā€™Donoghue could turn me gay - [http://i1.cdnds.net/12/40/300x225/ustv\_once\_upon\_a\_time\_colin\_o\_donoghue\_captain\_hook\_1.jpg](http://i1.cdnds.net/12/40/300x225/ustv_once_upon_a_time_colin_o_donoghue_captain_hook_1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/73 "2014-01-18T06:19:05Z")
Man: [Nestor Carbonell](https://www.google.com/search?q=nestor+carbonell&client=firefox-a&hs=Bz5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=np&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=bBnaUuSpD-ilsQTUsYDABA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1122&bih=1133&dpr=0.9#imgdii=_). Iā€™ve noticed that a lot of straight dudes are too afraid of catching teh gay if they so much as recognize that another dude is good looking. Iā€™ll return the favor by pretending not to acknowledge female beauty. [/rant] ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/74 "2014-01-18T06:32:14Z")
Kate Beckinsale is one who does it for me. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/75 "2014-01-18T06:40:48Z")
Also Nina Dobrev. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/76 "2014-01-18T06:54:06Z")
> [@coolbyrne](#): > > Although I often answer differently whenever this question comes up (for instance, my current flame is Charlize Theron, though I could be lured away by Sasha Alexander), I always go back to my tried and true- Tilda Swinton. Sasha Alexander, blonde or brunette? > [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Emma Stone. Though I canā€™t decide if I like her better as a redhead - [http://wallpaperich.com/emma-stone-5392-hd-wallpapers.html](http://wallpaperich.com/emma-stone-5392-hd-wallpapers.html) or as a blonde - [http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2\_article\_large/public/2012/06/20/283059-emma-stone.jpg](http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2012/06/20/283059-emma-stone.jpg) The answer to that question is _always_ redhead. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/77 "2014-01-18T07:51:58Z")
I think that Cate Blanchett is absolutely beautiful, and if you had a contest where looks and talent were added to produce a final score, it would be her and then daylight. Hell, sheā€™d be at the top on talent alone. For guys, iā€™m going to be boring and say George Clooney, although Jon Hamm isnā€™t far behind. ---
**Author:** ![Ken001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/78 "2014-01-18T14:07:58Z")
Cersei - Lena Headey - the Black Queen [![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idwy0MXKp3M/T2KQgd15A_I/AAAAAAAAAvI/w8HpNavEgGo/s1600/GameOfThrones%2528EW%2527sCersei%25233%2529fx.jpg) ](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idwy0MXKp3M/T2KQgd15A_I/AAAAAAAAAvI/w8HpNavEgGo/s1600/GameOfThrones%2528EW%2527sCersei%25233%2529fx.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/79 "2014-01-18T14:35:12Z")
> [@](#): > > Quoth **panache45** : > > Iā€™ve noticed that a lot of straight dudes are too afraid of catching teh gay if they so much as recognize that another dude is good looking. Iā€™ll return the favor by pretending not to acknowledge female beauty. Speaking only for myself, hereā€¦ But itā€™s not that Iā€™m afraid of ā€œcatching teh gayā€. Itā€™s that I really canā€™t judge male appearance as readily as I can that of women. My resolution isnā€™t nearly as fine. So I can recognize that, say, George Clooney, Chris Hemsworth, and Hugh Jackman are all attractive, but I canā€™t even begin to say which one of them is _more_ attractive. With women, by contrast, I can say that Scarlet Johansson and Christina Hendricks are both smoking hot, but that Johansson is slightly more smoking hot (in my personal opinion, anyway: I wonā€™t argue with anyone taking the other side, because theyā€™re both very high up there). ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953/80 "2014-01-18T15:39:17Z")
Jon Hamm. Case Closed, contest over. (OK, runner up: Nathan Fillion on Castle) Women? hard to pick! I am always drooling over Christina Hendricks. (runner up might very well be Christina Applegate in her ā€˜Married With Childrenā€™ days, my GOD she was beautiful in every single episode. Past that first awkward year.) Now, if you mean ā€˜attractiveā€™ beyond physical looks, I would have to say I am very attracted to Robert Carlyle (Once Upon A Time). He is just mesmerizing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-atractive-man-and-or-woman-working-in-movies-or-tv/678953.md?page=5)