heartthrob

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“Dawson’s Creek” made Van Der Beek a heartthrob more impactful than any of his contemporaries — a character more open than Jared Leto’s icy Jordan Catalano, and more altruistic than Luke Perry’s Dylan McKay.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Lanky heartthrob Jacob Elordi, up for best supporting actor, offered a similarly toned down vibe at an impromptu photo shoot.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

He might have appeared on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, but Buckinghamshire-born Nash jokes that he is also well known for simply being an "Instagram heartthrob".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

South Korea is globally renowned for its beauty, from heartthrob idols and picturesque actresses to elaborate skin-care regimens and world-class plastic surgeons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

“Milez with a z is supposed to be the teen heartthrob all the girls love, and one of Dad’s next cash cows.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas