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Arguably one of the most handsome heartthrobs of the 1990s, Brad Pitt first came onto the scene as the sexy cowboy in the 1991 film 'Thelma & Louise.'
Hollywood royalty Matt Damon charmed us in the 1990s with his gorgeous smile. He came to prominence in 1997 when he and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in the Oscar-winning 'Good Will Hunting.'
Thanks to the hit show 'ER,' women in the '90s imagined themselves walking down the aisle as George Clooney waited for them at the altar.
If you lived through the '90s, then you were probably into Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in both 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996) and 'Titanic' (1997).
Being a member of NSYNC made Justin Timberlake a household name and a major teen idol. Plus, his relationship with Britney Spears only added to his superstar status.
The '90s provided us with many jocks, and Joey Lawrence's role as Joey Russo, the baseball-playing hottie on 'Blossom,' could not be forgotten.
Another major 'Dawson’s Creek' crush was Pacey, the main character's sarcastic best friend, who was played by the cute Joshua Jackson.
The '90s saw a major rise in boy bands, and who can forget Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys? The blond star was their resident hottie.
'Saved by the Bell' gifted us Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater, Bayside High’s star athlete. Ever since, Lopez has charmed us with his cute smile and charming dimples.
Usher has always been a hottie, even back in the '90s. Everything about him was the definition of s e x appeal, from his voice to his abs.
Andrew Keegan stole hearts when he starred in the classic '10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) and as Mary’s boyfriend, Wilson, on '7th Heaven.'
The handsome rapper, singer, and actor was on top of his game in the '90s, and clearly won many hearts with his contagious smile.
Known for his role on the teen drama 'Dawson’s Creek,' James Van Der Beek was the ultimate '90s heartthrob, whose poster could be found on many walls.
Back in the '90s, Keanu Reeves rose to fame thanks to big roles in popular movies like 'Speed' (1994) and 'The Matrix' (1999), which paved the way to his successful career.
Who can forget Paul Rudd as Josh in 'Clueless' (1995)? The iconic role knocked us all off our feet with his cute and charming ways.
Matt Dillon was a true '90s heartthrob who starred in classics like 'Wild Things' (1998) and 'There's Something About Mary' (1998).
Starring in films like 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (1997) and 'She's All That' (1999), Freddie Prinze Jr. was every teenage girl's crush back in the '90s.
Ryan Phillippe's role in 'Cruel Intentions' (1999) made him the crush of many '90s teens. Who could ever deny those piercing blue eyes?
John Stamos was probably one of TV’s biggest heartthrobs, thanks to his roles as a musician on 'General Hospital' and as sexy family man Uncle Jesse on 'Full House.'
TV star Mark-Paul Gosselaar captured all our hearts as the charming character Zack Morris on 'Saved by the Bell.' Talk about a major '90s crush!
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Known for his portrayal of David Silver on 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' Brian Austin Green made fans swoon with his handsome looks.
Another popular '90s boy band was 98 Degrees, who gave us Nick Lachey. His dreamy looks made him an instant teen idol.
Back in the day, Leto fulfilled many fantasies thanks to his role as Jordan Catalano on 'My So-Called Life.' Who could resist those big blue eyes?
Ricky Martin was one of the hottest singers back in the '90s. This was when the Puerto Rican star gave us hits like 'Living La Vida Loca' and 'She Bangs.'
The late Luke Perry’s character on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' was the ultimate rebel, and his smoldering good looks made him a major teen idol at the time.
Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest stars of the '90s, having landed starring roles in 'Encino Man' (1992), 'George of the Jungle' (1997), and 'The Mummy' (1999).
Johnny Depp became a box-office darling who stole hearts thanks to his roles in 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990), 'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape' (1993), and 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' (1998).
'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' launched Will Smith into superstardom. He became a true '90s heartthrob thanks to his charm and undeniable appeal.
The charming Brit starred in classic rom-coms like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994) and 'Notting Hill' (1999), making him everyone's crush.
The '90s brought us a wide range of iconic TV shows, movies, and music that introduced us to some of the most stunning male heartthrobs we've ever seen. From Freddie Prinze Jr. to Brad Pitt, these were some of our major crushes at the time. Click through the gallery for your favorite '90s heartthrobs!
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The '90s brought us a wide range of iconic TV shows, movies, and music that introduced us to some of the most stunning male heartthrobs we've ever seen. From Freddie Prinze Jr. to Brad Pitt, these were some of our major crushes at the time. Click through the gallery for your favorite '90s heartthrobs!