Smoldering, hunky and sultry. Some of the words that come to mind when you think of gorgeous Italian men. It’s no wonder some of the most famous Italian celebrities are incredibly charming to watch on screen, not to mention easy on the eyes. Their appeal is not only being handsome but innately transmitting an effortless attitude that is incredibly captivating and seems to be part of the Italian DNA. We’ve rounded up a list of 7 Italian heartthrobs that are considered some of the most talented and handsome on the planet:
Raoul Bova
Born in Rome to Calabrian parents and voted “Italy’s Sexist Man Alive”, Raoul Bova is a household name in Italy. He has been the leading man in many Italian and American films and he’s famously known for playing Diane Lane's love interest, Marcello, in the film Under the Tuscan Sun. Good looks and a good heart, he was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Michele Morrone
Just looking at Michele Morrone makes you feel like the thermostat broke. He has been heating things up on Netflix in a guilty-pleasure film series “365 Days” since 2020. The 31-year-old steamy leading man hails from Calabria and is a father of two. You’ll also find him in the Dolce & Gabbana spring-summer 2023 eyewear campaign.
Joe Manganiello
As a regular on "Sexiest Men In Hollywood'' lists, Joe Manganiello’s successful acting career has been filled with intense and exciting roles. His rugged good looks and stunning physique have landed him as one of Hollywood’s heartthrobs but the cigar-loving actor has dreams of succeeding on the other side of the camera.
Riccardo Scamarcio
Riccardo Scamarcio has transformed from an Italian teen heartthrob in films such as “Tre metri sopra il cielo” and “Ho voglia di te” to a serious protagonist in dramatic films. Call him the George Clooney of Italian actors - not just for his amazing good looks but for taking time out of his shooting schedule to take on production duties for a project he’s passionate about making. You may remember him playing a mad Italian chef alongside Bradley Cooper in the American drama, Burnt.
Matteo Bocelli
Talent breeds talent. Andrea Bocelli’s gorgeous son, Matteo Bocelli, is a rising star in the classical crossover world. He has already been rubbing shoulders in Hollywood after he and his father joined forces as the surprise performers at Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding in Portofino, an experience he was "honored" to be a part of.
Eugenio Mastrandrea
Were you wondering who the handsome Sicilian chef was in the Netflix series, From Scratch? It’s Eugenio Mastrandrea. Born in Rome, Italy, and at the ripe age of 29, he gave a swoon-worthy performance in his American debut as Chef Lino. He's also set to appear alongside Denzel Washington in the action film The Equalizer 3, which is currently filming in Italy.
Marcello Mastroianni
Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni was the ultimate Italian dreamboat during the “La Dolce Vita” era of Italian cinema. He was a perfect half of one of the most cinematic, transporting couples the film industry has ever birthed alongside Sophia Loren. Federico Fellini made him an international icon and Mastroianni embodies the perfect on-screen man-child Latin lover.
Arianna DiCicco
Arianna DiCicco is an educator and writer from California, born into an Italian American restaurant family with strong ties to her grandparents’ home in Abruzzo, Italy. She has lived in San Francisco, Rome and New York City where she’s made deep connections within the Italian communities and gained new perspectives about her own culture. With a Masters in International Education, Arianna has a love and passion for learning and educating others about Italian history & culture.