Hollywood dads take as much pride in their parenting as their non-celebrity brethren; it’s just that their parenting takes place under the watchful eye of the public. The court of public opinion can be a harsh one, but some dads just thrive no matter the circumstances. Such dads are commendable for putting their kiddies before their demanding, and sometimes transient, lifestyles.
In Touch magazine recently announced the hottest moms in Hollywood, as determined by its readers. But now the proud papas get their due. In Touch readers were asked to pick their 10 hottest dads in Hollywood—and the results are in!
Here is the list of the 10 hottest dads in Hollywood, as chosen by In Touch readers:
10. Charlie Sheen
Recently reunited with and tamed by Denise Richards, Sheen, 40, is relishing his time spent with his wife (along with their two young ones)—and vice versa. Says Richards, “Sometimes we swim naked on hot evenings, and anyone who’s wet looks sexy, especially my husband.”
9. Guy Ritchie
Madonna’s British Guy, 37, has a full plate: he’s a respected director, a father of two and a Madonna-described “macho man.” She gushes, “Before Guy, about every five minutes I thought, ‘All men are pathetic.’”
8. Jude Law
When Naomi Watts says you’re “the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth,” you know you’re in good shape, literally. But Jude, 32, is happiest playing with his three kids (by ex-wife Sadie Frost), and for that he makes fatherhood sexy.
7. Tom Cruise
Anyone who knows the 43-year-old megastar can only sing his praise, be it for his Scientology efforts or his love for his two adopted kids with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. But fiancée Katie Holmes keeps it short and very sweet when talking about the man of her dreams (come true): “He is my hero.”
6. Matthew Fox
Fox, 39, rose to fame as a result of his ‘90s’ TV show Party of Five, and has managed to stay in shape all along. Now his star has again soared thanks to hit TV show Lost, but he appreciates the little moments spent with his son the most. “Taking a nap with [son] Byron is so quiet and intimate, it’s priceless,” he says.
5. Benjamin Bratt
Bratt, 41, puts it simply when he says, “I feel like a million bucks.” Many women would say that he looks the part, as well, but none more so than Talisa Soto, wife and mother of their two children together.
4. Brad Pitt
The 41-year-old superstar has recently joined forces with Angelina Jolie to care for her two adopted little ones. And amongst other qualities Pitt possesses, his new role as father has forced even Ashton Kutcher to marvel in earnest: “Brad’s so beautiful.”
3. Johnny Depp
What kid wouldn’t just love to have the hippest dad and directly influence his choices in movie roles? Lily-Rose and Jack undoubtedly enjoy it, and the kids share with Depp, 42, a mutual fear of separation from one another. Depp says, “The longest we’ve ever gone is 17 days.”
2. Will Smith
Smith, 37, has aged quite a bit—and quite well!—since his Fresh Prince days, but he hasn’t lost his charms. Says the actor, “I’m going to be so sexy when I’m older.” It’s hard to argue with Smith, who hits the gym on a regular basis to keep in shape. Of course, being married to Jada Pinkett Smith is a nice rejuvenator, too!
1. Ryan Phillippe
It’s downright scary to imagine how striking 31-year-old Phillippe’s two kids will look when they’re older—lest you forget, their mother is Reese Witherspoon! On fatherhood, Phillippe says, “It’s the most amazing journey I’ve ever been on emotionally.” And wife Witherspoon admits, “Ryan is the sweetest, gushiest, most romantic husband in the world.” With Reese placing highly on In Touch’s Hottest Moms list, and now Phillippe’s No. 1 Dad ranking, these couple clearly know to balance parenthood with their careers.
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