In addition to talent, appearance is equally important for actors and actresses. It’s also about how white their teeth are and the color of their hair, not just about how talented they are or the kinds of clothes they wear. Hollywood is home to many blonde actors, and the majority of them don’t fit the mold of the brainless blonde bombshell
Even though it’s common knowledge that a person’s hair color has nothing to do with their success, in Tinlestown it functions as an additional tool in an actor’s toolbox. In addition to having a stunning appearance, the best blonde actors also have talent, intelligence, and humor. When you put it all together, it’s simple to understand why there are so many excellent blonde actors in the film industry
We’ve gathered our favorites for you to read about below in order to honor these blonde actors who made a name for themselves in Hollywood
16 blonde actors making waves in Hollywood
1. Leonardo DiCaprio
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Raffin/Shutterstock A heartthrob even at the ripe old age of 48, Leonardo DiCaprio is the most well-known blonde actor in the business. Los Angeles native Leonardo DiCaprio has maintained his position at the top of the A-list for a quarter of a century despite a penchant for young women and a filmography that screams movie star
In 1993’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, DiCaprio made his film debut as a teenager; however, it was his roles in the box office smashes Romeo + Juliet and Titanic that cemented his status as a legitimate star. Since then, he has acted in the blockbuster films The Beach, The Departed, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
He is also a vocal opponent of climate change and has contributed millions to his philanthropic endeavors. 2
Christopher Hemsworth Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency
In the Marvel movie adaptation of the comic book hero, Chris Hemsworth’s golden hair was one of the factors that led to his selection as Thor. Before getting his big break, the Australian actor appeared in Home and Away and the British independent film Ca$h with Sean Bean. Hemsworth has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success in his career since the first Thor movie made him famous
He has appeared in four Avengers films, three more Thor sequels, as well as his own action franchise, Extraction. He also played James Hunt in the racing drama Rush and starred in Men in Black: International, the latest installment of the sci-fi series
In Snow White and the Huntsman, he co-starred with Charlize Theron, a popular blonde and fan favorite. 3
Christopher Craig by Piotr Zajac for Shutterstock There were groans heard all over the world when it was revealed that Daniel Craig would be the new James Bond
A blonde Bond? Well, 16 years and 5 films later, Craig has solidified his position as the best Bond in the eyes of many moviegoers. Aside from Bond, Craig’s best films include the gangster film Layer Cake, David Fincher’s adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Rain Johnson’s series of murder mystery films Knives Out, which also stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe alongside Adrien Brody, Lily Fisher, Bobby Cannavale, Xavier Samuel, and Evan Williams in the Andrew Dominik film Blonde. See how they’re both blondes? Craig, who is married to fellow performer Rachel Weisz, enjoys the theater and has appeared on Broadway in productions of Betrayal, Othello, and Macbeth. 4
ryan gonzalez Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock Ryan Gosling, according to MensHairCuts, has honey-blonde hair, which is essentially blonde hair
This only serves to enhance the actor’s allure as a hottie. The Canadian, who got his start as a member of The Mickey Mouse Club, is now one of the most well-known figures in the industry
Among his most well-known films are The Gray Man, The Notebook, Blade Runner 2049, La La Land, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Drive
Gosling is a well-known actor and a father, sharing two daughters with his partner Eva Mendes. He also founded a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, released an album with his band Dead Man’s Bones, and is active in a number of charitable causes, including PETA. 5
Owen Wilson Photographers at Shutterstock and Featureflash. Owen Wilson’s main source of income is rom-coms and comedies
The Wes Anderson independent film Bottle Rocket marked the beginning of an interesting career for Luke Wilson’s older brother. Before he teamed up with Jackie Chan for the blockbuster comedy Shanghai Noon, Wilson quickly began to appear in supporting roles in films like Anaconda, The Haunting, and Armageddon
This elevated him to a whole new level of fame, and he soon began appearing in a number of popular comedies (Wedding Crashers being the standout), before moving on to rom-coms (Marley and Me being the best of the bunch)
6. Pettyfer Alex Photo agency Featureflash/Shutterstock. Alex Pettyfer, a British actor and model, has yet to solidify his position among the top actors in Hollywood
Although always excellent, his most recent output has fallen short of his earlier work
Pettyfer was launched into the mainstream of Hollywood by the great movies Stormbreaker, I Am Number Four, and Magic Mike, but he has struggled to hold onto the A-list. Hopefully, Pettyfer will be able to land some better roles and reclaim his position on the fame ladder now that he and business partner James Ireland have their own production company, Dark Dreams Entertainment
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Chris Pratt by Matteo Chinellato for Shutterstock. Although Chris Pratt’s hair now appears darker, it was strawberry blonde when he first started acting. He has advanced considerably since he played Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation
In addition to appearing in the hit sci-fi films Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, he has also appeared in the Amazon Prime series The Terminal List and the science fiction The Tomorrow War
It hasn’t all been smooth sailing, though; a few years ago, Pratt appeared alongside actors like Naomi Watts, Denis Quaid, Hugh Jackman, and Toby Huss in the awful movie 43. 8
Texas Butler By Fred Duval of Shutterstock
Austin Butler has made a name for himself playing Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biographical tribute to the legendary performer. Butler had major roles in the TV series The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles before landing the role, as well as appearances in the films The Dead Don’t Die and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Butler enjoys music greatly and has reportedly taught himself to play the piano
He also enjoys watching movies
He is currently working on a number of projects, including the eagerly awaited Dune: Part Two. View more information on 18 Blacklisted Actors in Hollywood
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Mr. Charlie Hunnam Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock
Most people recognize Charlie Hunnam from his role as Jax Teller in the hit bikie drama Sons of Anarchy. Along with having a hit TV series, the blonde actor has also established a fantastic film career, starring in the likes of The Gentleman, The Lost City of Z, Papillion, and Pacific Rim
The charming and handsome actor’s most recent work includes the Apple TV+ series Shantaram and the mystery movie Last Looks alongside Mel Gibson, Morena Baccarin, Lucy Fry, and Rupert Friend
10. Kevin McKidd
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There has been a lot of conjecture about Scottish actor Kevin McKidd’s hair color, but the actor himself claims he is blonde. Depending on the type of movie and TV show you watch will impact where you know McKidd from
Those who enjoy Danny Boyle’s adaptation of Trainspotting will know McKidd as smackhead Tommy Mackenzie, while those who love horror will likely remember him from the werewolf movie Dog Soldiers
On the small screen, he’s made his presence felt in the medical show Grey’s Anatomy and the historical drama series Rome. McKidd has also lent his vocals to the video game Call of Duty
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Philip Seymour Hoffman. Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock. Depending on the way you looked at Philip Seymour Hoffman, his hair was either red or blonde
What is indisputable is that he was one of the best actors of his generation. Hoffman never played the same role twice and appeared in some of the great movies of the 90s and 00s, including Boogie Nights, The Big Lebowski, The Talented Mr
Ripley, 25th Hour, Capote, Moneyball, and The Master. Although he never won a Tony Award or a Primetime Emmy, Hoffman did receive a Best Actor award from the Academy Awards, British Academy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards for his captivating performance in Capote
Sadly Hoffman passed away in 2014 from an accidental overdose
He was 46 years old at the time. 12. Ben Foster. Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock
Ben Foster is an interesting case study
The blonde actor has everything needed to be an out-and-out major star, but for some reason seems happy to stay in the background and take roles that pipe his interest and not the Academy’s. This has led to a long and fruitful career packed full of great roles in all types of movies
Some of his best performances have come in the movies Hostage, 3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog, Rampart, Hell or High Water, and The Survivor. A fan of Transcendental Meditation and married to a former Scientologist, Foster is very open to looking at life in different ways
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Alexander Skarsgård. taniavolobueva/Shutterstock. The Skarsgård’s are a famous Swedish family who has been in the acting game for decades
Father Stellan got his start in the 60s and of his eight children, four have followed him into the acting: Gustaf, Bill, Valter, and the blonde-haired Alexander. He began acting at age seven but quit when he turned 13 and joined the Swedish military
Upon leaving the armed forces, his love of acting returned and Skarsgård moved to New York to study for six months where he won a part in the comedy Zoolander. He continued to earn small roles in major motion pictures until finally breaking into America as vampire Eric Northman in True Blood
The supernatural series helped Skarsgård win coveted roles in big pictures such as The Legend of Tarzan, Godzilla vs
Kong, and The Northman. 14. Tom Felton
Fred Duval/Shutterstock. You probably know him best from playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, but there is more to Tom Felton that that character. He’s an accomplished actor who continues to land plum gigs. After the hullabaloo of Potter died down, Felton found himself starring in action flick Rise of the Planet of the Apes, period drama Belle, romantic drama Ophelia, and World War II epic The Forgotten Battle
Felton also had main roles in TV shows Murder in the First, The Flash, and Origin. As well as acting, Felton has released several albums, appeared in a music video, and is currently starring in the West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story
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Alexander Ludwig. DFree/Shutterstock. Canada produces a lot of good-looking blondes, with Alexander Ludwig another you can add to the list
Like so many modern actors, he got his start as a youngster, appearing in kiddie flicks like Air Bud: World Pup, The Sandlot: Heading Home, and Race To Witch Mountain. People began to take notice when he popped up in The Hunger Games with new talents Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
He’s had notable roles in Lone Survivor, Midway, and Bad Boys for Life, but it’s his performance in Vikings as Björn Ironside, the son of Viking king Ragnar Lodbrok, that turned Ludwig into a star. 16
Brad Pitt
Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock. Ok, his hair isn’t really blonde these days, but back in the 90s, Brad Pitt sported lushes blonde locks
Just watch Legends of the Fall or Meet Joe Black and you’ll see Pitt with his handsome blonde hair. With a career spanning over 45 years, Pitt is one of the most popular actors in the world
Just look at his filmography and you’ll see award winners ( The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Big Short ), action flicks ( Bullet Train, World War Z, Mr. & Mrs
Smith ) compelling dramas ( The Mexican, Babel, The Tree of Life ), and two Quentin Tarantino movies ( Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood )
Pitt has done it all and his production company, Plan B Entertainment, is also responsible for some amazing movies that have won all the major awards and made Pitt bank. See more about – 20 Famous Mexican Actors, Hispanic Actors, And Latino Actors
