Top 25 Heartthrob Actors of the 80s: Then & Now

Top 25 Heartthrob Actors of the 80s: Then & Now - the 1980s gave us the ultimate heartthrobs — the actors whose posters covered bedroom walls and who defined an entire decade of romance, charisma, and screen presence. This is a countdown through 25 of the most iconic heartthrob actors from that unforgettable era, then and now. From teen idols to leading men, see how the years have transformed these icons — some barely changed, others completely unrecognizable. Featuring: Michael J. Fox, Patrick Dempsey, Mickey Rourke, Charlie Sheen, Tom Selleck, John Schneider, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, Don Johnson, Tom Cruise, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Hamlin, Emilio Estevez, Rick Springfield, Alec Baldwin, Michael Douglas, Ralph Macchio, Christopher Atkins, Lorenzo Lamas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Spader, Tom Berenger, C. Thomas Howell, Judd Nelson, and Jack Wagner. Which transformation surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments. 👍 If you enjoyed this, hit like and subscribe for more Then & Now transformations.