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2000s heartthrobs: where are they now?
- While teenagehood is tough anywhere at any point in time, being a teen in the early 2000s meant dealing with normal puberty issues while transitioning from the analog to the digital world. At least we had an abundance of eye candies to help us along.
There are too many to list, but here at some of them. You're welcome.
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Elijah Wood: Then - After starting his career with a minor part in 'Back to the Future Part II' (1989), Wood skyrocketed to fame in the early 2000s as Frodo in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. He was everywhere, including every teenager's bedroom wall.
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Elijah Wood: Now - After hanging up his hairy feet and pointy ears, Wood, now 39, moved onto more independent-type films and also launched a music career. His eyes sparkle sky blue as ever.
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Orlando Bloom: Then - Between portraying the pirate Will Turner in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series and the elf Legolas in 'Lord of the Rings,' Bloom was on top of the world.
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Orlando Bloom: Now - The 43-year-old has said he struggled in this 30s, following the success he enjoyed in his 20s, according to Cinema Blend. He said he didn't know which way was up career-wise.
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Tyrese Gibson: Then - From making the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his debut album to starring in 'Baby Boy' (2001), Tyrese melted hearts everywhere with his beautiful smile.
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Tyrese Gibson: Now - As if that wasn't enough, he went on to play Roman Pearce in 'The Fast and the Furious' series. Needless to say, the 41-year-old is still a force to be reckoned with.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Daniel Radcliffe: Then - Throughout the 2000s, Radcliffe was every teen's obsession. The world saw the young 'Harry Potter' star grow up with his character.
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7 / 31 Fotos
Daniel Radcliffe: Now - Distancing himself from his 'Harry Potter' success was bound to be difficult and Radcliffe is still trying to make the transition. Now 30, the actor has appeared in daring roles, including as a psychotic stable boy in the play 'Equus,' for which he had to go without clothes.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Josh Hartnett: Then - After starring in 'Black Hawk Down' (2001) and 'Pearl Harbor' (2001), Hartnett was everything that was right with Hollywood. If you didn't have his poster on your bedroom wall, were you even a real teenager? But then he disappeared.
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9 / 31 Fotos
Josh Hartnett: Now - In 2014, he said he distanced himself from it all because fame was too much for him to cope with, according to Bustle. He spent the following decade working on independent films. The 41-year-old returned to mainstream TV with Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful.'
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10 / 31 Fotos
Mekhi Phifer: Then - Phifer became a household name while portraying Dr. Greg Pratt in 'ER' and as Future in the feature film '8 Mile' (2002).
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11 / 31 Fotos
Mekhi Phifer: Now - Now 45, Phifer continues to work in TV and film. He starred in movies every single year (except 2010) between 1997 and 2017. His list of TV appearances is equally long. Yet, he filed for bankruptcy in 2014, as TMZ reported.
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Tom Welling: Then - Before the boom of superhero TV, Welling as the young Clark Kent in 'Smallville' was the one and only teen superhero everyone was obsessed about.
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Tom Welling: Now - Following his early success, Welling moved onto more grounded projects, appearing in 'Parkland' (2013) and 'Draft Day' (2014). He has also enjoyed success as a producer and director, and remains handsome as ever.
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14 / 31 Fotos
Nick Cannon: Then - Cannon was a major cutie in the 2000s. He had his break on Nickelodeon's 'All That' and then went on to host 'The Nick Cannon Show' and, later, 'Wild 'N Out.'
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15 / 31 Fotos
Nick Cannon: Now - Time does nothing to Cannon's good looks. The 37-year-old continues to work on TV and enjoys significant success. He also continues to parade his charm and style around town.
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Sean Patrick Thomas: Then - Who didn't fall in love with Derek in 'Save the Last Dance' (2001)? Obviously everybody as his and Julia Stiles's win for Best Kiss at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards is evidence of.
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Sean Patrick Thomas: Now - The 49-year-old continues to act in TV and film and flaunt that beautiful smile we all love and recognize from a mile away.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Adam Brody: Then - Just admit it—Brody was the reason you watched 'The O.C.,' and you loudly cheered when Seth Cohen married Summer in the show.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Adam Brody: Now - Since then, he's starred in films like 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2005), 'Sleeping With Other People' (2015), and 'Scream 4' (2011). The years may have passed, but he still looks like the baby-faced Seth Cohen.
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Ashton Kutcher: Then - Kutcher shot to fame for portraying Michael Kelso in 'That '70s Show' and starring in 'Dude, Where's My Car?' (2000), and he quickly became everyone's idea of cute-meets-cool.
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Ashton Kutcher: Now - In a beautiful twist of fate, he went on to marry Mila Kunis, a.k.a Jackie from 'That '70s Show,' to form one of Hollywood's cutest couples.
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22 / 31 Fotos
Lil' Bow Wow: Then - The rapper became a sensation as soon as he released his debut album 'Beware of Dog' in 2001. He continued his music career as he transitioned into acting, starring in 'All About the Benjamins' (2001), 'Johnson Family Vacation' (2004), and 'Roll Bounce' (2005).
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Lil' Bow Wow: Now - Now 33, he has since dropped the "Lil" and is known just as Bow Wow. He continues to rap, act, and charm audiences with his dreamy hazel eyes.
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John Cho: Then - Even though Cho only had a small role in 'American Pie' (1999), it was enough for him to eventually reach success. He went on to appear in the popular film's sequels, and also garnered further fame for playing Harold in the 'Harold & Kumar' movies.
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25 / 31 Fotos
John Cho: Now - Now he is 47 and continues to act both in TV and films and even launched a career in music.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Chad Michael Murray: Then - Moody and complex, he made fans of 'One Tree Hills' melt episode after episode. As if playing Lucas Scott wasn't enough, he went on to star in 'Freaky Friday' (2003) and 'A Cinderella Story' (2004), cementing his status as heartthrob.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Chad Michael Murray: Now - The 38-year-old has played smaller roles since his days in 'One Tree Hills,' but has largely disappeared from the public eye.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Jared Padalecki: Then - The actor first gained heartthrob status as Dean, Rory’s first boyfriend in 'Gilmore Girls.' He then cemented it as Sam Winchester on 'Supernatural.'
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
Jared Padalecki: Now
- 'Supernatural' is still running, so Padalecki remains in the public eye at 37. Good for him, and for us who can get a glance at his sweet face on the regular. See also: The most beautiful actresses ever
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
2000s heartthrobs: where are they now?
- While teenagehood is tough anywhere at any point in time, being a teen in the early 2000s meant dealing with normal puberty issues while transitioning from the analog to the digital world. At least we had an abundance of eye candies to help us along.
There are too many to list, but here at some of them. You're welcome.
© Getty Images
0 / 31 Fotos
Elijah Wood: Then - After starting his career with a minor part in 'Back to the Future Part II' (1989), Wood skyrocketed to fame in the early 2000s as Frodo in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. He was everywhere, including every teenager's bedroom wall.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Elijah Wood: Now - After hanging up his hairy feet and pointy ears, Wood, now 39, moved onto more independent-type films and also launched a music career. His eyes sparkle sky blue as ever.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
Orlando Bloom: Then - Between portraying the pirate Will Turner in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series and the elf Legolas in 'Lord of the Rings,' Bloom was on top of the world.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Orlando Bloom: Now - The 43-year-old has said he struggled in this 30s, following the success he enjoyed in his 20s, according to Cinema Blend. He said he didn't know which way was up career-wise.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
Tyrese Gibson: Then - From making the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his debut album to starring in 'Baby Boy' (2001), Tyrese melted hearts everywhere with his beautiful smile.
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
Tyrese Gibson: Now - As if that wasn't enough, he went on to play Roman Pearce in 'The Fast and the Furious' series. Needless to say, the 41-year-old is still a force to be reckoned with.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Daniel Radcliffe: Then - Throughout the 2000s, Radcliffe was every teen's obsession. The world saw the young 'Harry Potter' star grow up with his character.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
Daniel Radcliffe: Now - Distancing himself from his 'Harry Potter' success was bound to be difficult and Radcliffe is still trying to make the transition. Now 30, the actor has appeared in daring roles, including as a psychotic stable boy in the play 'Equus,' for which he had to go without clothes.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
Josh Hartnett: Then - After starring in 'Black Hawk Down' (2001) and 'Pearl Harbor' (2001), Hartnett was everything that was right with Hollywood. If you didn't have his poster on your bedroom wall, were you even a real teenager? But then he disappeared.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Josh Hartnett: Now - In 2014, he said he distanced himself from it all because fame was too much for him to cope with, according to Bustle. He spent the following decade working on independent films. The 41-year-old returned to mainstream TV with Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful.'
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
Mekhi Phifer: Then - Phifer became a household name while portraying Dr. Greg Pratt in 'ER' and as Future in the feature film '8 Mile' (2002).
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
Mekhi Phifer: Now - Now 45, Phifer continues to work in TV and film. He starred in movies every single year (except 2010) between 1997 and 2017. His list of TV appearances is equally long. Yet, he filed for bankruptcy in 2014, as TMZ reported.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
Tom Welling: Then - Before the boom of superhero TV, Welling as the young Clark Kent in 'Smallville' was the one and only teen superhero everyone was obsessed about.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
Tom Welling: Now - Following his early success, Welling moved onto more grounded projects, appearing in 'Parkland' (2013) and 'Draft Day' (2014). He has also enjoyed success as a producer and director, and remains handsome as ever.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
Nick Cannon: Then - Cannon was a major cutie in the 2000s. He had his break on Nickelodeon's 'All That' and then went on to host 'The Nick Cannon Show' and, later, 'Wild 'N Out.'
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
Nick Cannon: Now - Time does nothing to Cannon's good looks. The 37-year-old continues to work on TV and enjoys significant success. He also continues to parade his charm and style around town.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
Sean Patrick Thomas: Then - Who didn't fall in love with Derek in 'Save the Last Dance' (2001)? Obviously everybody as his and Julia Stiles's win for Best Kiss at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards is evidence of.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
Sean Patrick Thomas: Now - The 49-year-old continues to act in TV and film and flaunt that beautiful smile we all love and recognize from a mile away.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Adam Brody: Then - Just admit it—Brody was the reason you watched 'The O.C.,' and you loudly cheered when Seth Cohen married Summer in the show.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Adam Brody: Now - Since then, he's starred in films like 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2005), 'Sleeping With Other People' (2015), and 'Scream 4' (2011). The years may have passed, but he still looks like the baby-faced Seth Cohen.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
Ashton Kutcher: Then - Kutcher shot to fame for portraying Michael Kelso in 'That '70s Show' and starring in 'Dude, Where's My Car?' (2000), and he quickly became everyone's idea of cute-meets-cool.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
Ashton Kutcher: Now - In a beautiful twist of fate, he went on to marry Mila Kunis, a.k.a Jackie from 'That '70s Show,' to form one of Hollywood's cutest couples.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
Lil' Bow Wow: Then - The rapper became a sensation as soon as he released his debut album 'Beware of Dog' in 2001. He continued his music career as he transitioned into acting, starring in 'All About the Benjamins' (2001), 'Johnson Family Vacation' (2004), and 'Roll Bounce' (2005).
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Lil' Bow Wow: Now - Now 33, he has since dropped the "Lil" and is known just as Bow Wow. He continues to rap, act, and charm audiences with his dreamy hazel eyes.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
John Cho: Then - Even though Cho only had a small role in 'American Pie' (1999), it was enough for him to eventually reach success. He went on to appear in the popular film's sequels, and also garnered further fame for playing Harold in the 'Harold & Kumar' movies.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
John Cho: Now - Now he is 47 and continues to act both in TV and films and even launched a career in music.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Chad Michael Murray: Then - Moody and complex, he made fans of 'One Tree Hills' melt episode after episode. As if playing Lucas Scott wasn't enough, he went on to star in 'Freaky Friday' (2003) and 'A Cinderella Story' (2004), cementing his status as heartthrob.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
Chad Michael Murray: Now - The 38-year-old has played smaller roles since his days in 'One Tree Hills,' but has largely disappeared from the public eye.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
Jared Padalecki: Then - The actor first gained heartthrob status as Dean, Rory’s first boyfriend in 'Gilmore Girls.' He then cemented it as Sam Winchester on 'Supernatural.'
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
Jared Padalecki: Now
- 'Supernatural' is still running, so Padalecki remains in the public eye at 37. Good for him, and for us who can get a glance at his sweet face on the regular. See also: The most beautiful actresses ever
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
2000s heartthrobs: where are they now?
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Being a teenager is hard at any point in time. But being a teenager in the early 2000s meant dealing with normal puberty issues while transitioning from analog to digital. Just reminiscing about those days is exhausting! Good thing we had an abundance of eye candies to help us along.
Click through the gallery to check some of them out. You won't be sorry.
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