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

The floppy-haired, often flannel-clad Van Der Beek wasn’t the show’s breakout heartthrob.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

James Van Der Beek, best known as the sensitive heartthrob star of TV show “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday at age 48, his publicist confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden dresses like that and he’s a heartthrob.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith