Zac! Dylan! Nick! See Your Favorite Disney Heartthrobs All Grown Up

Mar. 15, 2025

Booboo Stewart, Ryan Gosling and Nick Jonas.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty; Craig Barritt/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty; Craig Barritt/Getty

As we gear up to reveal 2024’sSexiest Man Alive, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to look at some of the sexiest men in Hollywood andtheir origin stories.FromNick Jonasburning it up on stage toRyan Gosling’s Kenergy, these handsome stars — who got their start as Disney heartthrobs — are giving us lots to talk about this Sexiest Man Alive season.

As we gear up to reveal 2024’sSexiest Man Alive, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to look at some of the sexiest men in Hollywood andtheir origin stories.

FromNick Jonasburning it up on stage toRyan Gosling’s Kenergy, these handsome stars — who got their start as Disney heartthrobs — are giving us lots to talk about this Sexiest Man Alive season.

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Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas in 2023.Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty

Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty

02of 13Joe JonasJoe Jonas.Bryan Steffy/GettyWe weren’t kidding about the onstage looks!Joeis no stranger to showing off his muscles and collection of tattoos as he performs.

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Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas.Bryan Steffy/Getty

Bryan Steffy/Getty

We weren’t kidding about the onstage looks!Joeis no stranger to showing off his muscles and collection of tattoos as he performs.

03of 13Kevin JonasKevin Jonas.Scott Legato/GettyAs the oldest of the Jonas siblings,Kevinsure knows how to command an audience with his skills on the guitar and rockstar good looks.

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Kevin Jonas

Kevin Jonas.Scott Legato/Getty

Scott Legato/Getty

As the oldest of the Jonas siblings,Kevinsure knows how to command an audience with his skills on the guitar and rockstar good looks.

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Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Sprouse at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.Theo Wargo/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty

On top of it all, he’s also a supportive husband to wife Barbara Palvin, evenbringing cutouts of the couple’s pets to cheer her onat the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

05of 13Cole SprouseCole Sprouse.Lyvans Boolaky/GettyCole Sprouse, mustache and all, was a Fashion Week mainstay, this year hitting fashion shows and parties in New York and Paris with his model girlfriend Ari Fournier. The former child star’s red carpet style has come a long way fromhis days in pint-sized Hawaiian shirts.

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Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse.Lyvans Boolaky/Getty

Lyvans Boolaky/Getty

Cole Sprouse, mustache and all, was a Fashion Week mainstay, this year hitting fashion shows and parties in New York and Paris with his model girlfriend Ari Fournier. The former child star’s red carpet style has come a long way fromhis days in pint-sized Hawaiian shirts.

06of 13Zac EfronZac Efron.Charley Gallay/GettyIt’s virtually impossible to think of Disney heartthrobs and not think of Troy Bolton himself. In addition to starring as the captain East High Wildcats in all three movies,Zac Efronhad iconic roles in films likeHairspray,17 AgainandCharlie St. Cloud. He’s held tight to his title of heartthrob, just as he has committed to a legendary six-pack.

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Zac Efron

Zac Efron.Charley Gallay/Getty

Charley Gallay/Getty

It’s virtually impossible to think of Disney heartthrobs and not think of Troy Bolton himself. In addition to starring as the captain East High Wildcats in all three movies,Zac Efronhad iconic roles in films likeHairspray,17 AgainandCharlie St. Cloud. He’s held tight to his title of heartthrob, just as he has committed to a legendary six-pack.

07of 13Ryan GoslingRyan Gosling.Greg Doherty/WireImageSince debuting onThe Mickey Mouse Clubat 13,Ryan Gosling’s career has skyrocketed with roles like Noah Calhoun inThe Notebookto, of course, Ken inBarbie —which ignited a wave of newfound love for the already beloved actor.

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Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling.Greg Doherty/WireImage

Greg Doherty/WireImage

Since debuting onThe Mickey Mouse Clubat 13,Ryan Gosling’s career has skyrocketed with roles like Noah Calhoun inThe Notebookto, of course, Ken inBarbie —which ignited a wave of newfound love for the already beloved actor.

08of 13Booboo StewartBooboo Stewart.Cindy Ord/GettyBefore landing a brief role on Disney’sGood Luck Charlie,Booboo Stewarthad already appeared inThe Twilight Saga: New Moon.From there, he had a one-off appearance onKickin' Itbefore debuting as Jay inDescendantsin 2015 — a role he would reprise various times. Now, while he still works as an actor, he’s also a visual artist and a member of That Band Honey — we love a man with many talents!

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Booboo Stewart

Booboo Stewart.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

Before landing a brief role on Disney’sGood Luck Charlie,Booboo Stewarthad already appeared inThe Twilight Saga: New Moon.From there, he had a one-off appearance onKickin' Itbefore debuting as Jay inDescendantsin 2015 — a role he would reprise various times. Now, while he still works as an actor, he’s also a visual artist and a member of That Band Honey — we love a man with many talents!

09of 13Ross LynchRoss Lynch on stage with Troye Sivan.Katja Ogrin/RedfernsHow could wenotuse this photo?Ross Lynch’s Disney Channel career kicked off with an appearance in thisHannah Montana music videoand continued on with the titular role in the seriesAustin & Ally. From there he launched a bit more of an adult career appearing as Harvey Kinkle inChilling Adventures of Sabrina.In addition to acting, Lynch has also pursued music over the years,most recently as a duo named The Driver Era with his brother Rocky.Ross then took things to the next level when he appeared inTroye Sivan’ssteamy music video for “One of Your Girls.“He reunited with Sivan on stage this summer, sans his shirt, to internet-breaking success.

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Ross Lynch

Ross Lynch on stage with Troye Sivan.Katja Ogrin/Redferns

Katja Ogrin/Redferns

How could wenotuse this photo?Ross Lynch’s Disney Channel career kicked off with an appearance in thisHannah Montana music videoand continued on with the titular role in the seriesAustin & Ally. From there he launched a bit more of an adult career appearing as Harvey Kinkle inChilling Adventures of Sabrina.In addition to acting, Lynch has also pursued music over the years,most recently as a duo named The Driver Era with his brother Rocky.

Ross then took things to the next level when he appeared inTroye Sivan’ssteamy music video for “One of Your Girls.“He reunited with Sivan on stage this summer, sans his shirt, to internet-breaking success.

10of 13Gregg SulkinGregg Sulkin.Gregg Sulkin/InstagramAfter starring as Selena Gomez’s love interest Mason onWizards of Waverly Place,Gregg Sulkinlanded various roles on shows likePretty Little Liars,Faking ItandRunaways.These days, Sulkin is still acting and traveling the world looking as handsome as ever. We’re pretty sure if you look up the word “dapper,” you’ll find this photo of him enjoying Wimbledon this summer.

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Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin.Gregg Sulkin/Instagram

Gregg Sulkin/Instagram

After starring as Selena Gomez’s love interest Mason onWizards of Waverly Place,Gregg Sulkinlanded various roles on shows likePretty Little Liars,Faking ItandRunaways.

These days, Sulkin is still acting and traveling the world looking as handsome as ever. We’re pretty sure if you look up the word “dapper,” you’ll find this photo of him enjoying Wimbledon this summer.

11of 13Corbin BleuCorbin Bleu.Tommaso Boddi/Variety via GettyHordes of young people fell forCorbin Bleuas Chad, Troy Bolton’s best friend and fellow athlete/singer in theHigh School Musicalfilms. These days, he is still showing off his acting chops on screenand on stagealong with his megawatt smile. (And he’s still got the moves from hisJump In!days.)

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Corbin Bleu

Corbin Bleu.Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty

Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty

Hordes of young people fell forCorbin Bleuas Chad, Troy Bolton’s best friend and fellow athlete/singer in theHigh School Musicalfilms. These days, he is still showing off his acting chops on screenand on stagealong with his megawatt smile. (And he’s still got the moves from hisJump In!days.)

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Shane Harper

Shane Harper.Shane Harper/Instagram

Shane Harper/Instagram

13of 13Blake MichaelBlake Michael.Vivien Killilea/GettyBlake Michael was a teen when he landed the role of Charlie in the Disney Channel Original Movie,Lemonade Mouth.Since then, he’s continued to act and in 2018 lent his voice toVoltron: Legendary Defender. At this 2023 Celsius event in Malibu, Michael showed off his sleek style (and Prince Charming-like hair).

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Blake Michael

Blake Michael.Vivien Killilea/Getty

Vivien Killilea/Getty

Blake Michael was a teen when he landed the role of Charlie in the Disney Channel Original Movie,Lemonade Mouth.Since then, he’s continued to act and in 2018 lent his voice toVoltron: Legendary Defender. At this 2023 Celsius event in Malibu, Michael showed off his sleek style (and Prince Charming-like hair).

source: people.com