In the early part of the 2000s, many young adults spent their time fawning over a set group of heartthrobs. Though these young adults are now mature and a little older, they may still have a special place in their hearts for these actors. If that sounds like you, then you may occasionally wonder where your crush is now and what they look like. Here’s what your favorite heartthrobs from the early 2000s look like now!
Patrick Dempsey – Then
Patrick had been around for a while when he popped back up in several mainstream movies in the early 2000s. He made his comeback in films like Sweet Home Alabama and Scream 3, but a bigger role was on its way.
In 2005, a show premiered on ABC that would have fans intertwined in the lives of the doctors of a Seattle hospital for more than a decade to come. It was here, on Grey’s Anatomy, that Dempsey actually left his mark on many hearts as Derek Shepherd (otherwise known as McDreamy).
Patrick Dempsey – Now
Dempsey left his iconic role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy in 2015. Now 54 years old, he looked for some new roles to challenge his skills. He found the challenge on several different television shows.
He nabbed a role in The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair as well as an upcoming project entitled Devils. It has also been confirmed that he will reprise his role on Grey’s Anatomy in its final season.
Tyrese Gibson – Then
Like many other singers to come, Tyrese Gibson gradually edged his way to an acting career along with a successful music career. In 2001, he made a huge impact in his first film, Baby Boy.
After earning a slew of positive reviews for his performance, he soon got offered a number of other roles. Perhaps his most well-known characters are Roma Pearce in 2 Fast 2 Furious and Sergeant Epps in Transformers 2.
Tyrese Gibson – Now
Now, a seminal part of one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood – The Fast and the Furious franchise. He has reprised his role in a total of five of the films in this series. Now 41 years old, the actor/singer is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Though he still makes a little music, his acting career has kept him busy. He’ll soon be starring in the next The Fast and the Furious film as well as Marvel’s standalone film Morbius.
Josh Duhamel – Then
Josh Duhamel is one of many actors that found their start in soap operas. After a successful run as Leo Dupre on All My Children, Josh leaped to primetime on the hit NBC show, Las Vegas.
This show was on air for five seasons and helped Josh find his way into many people’s hearts across the globe. In 2004, he took that fame and earned a role in the romantic comedy, Win a Date With Todd Hamilton.
Josh Duhamel – Now
After more than a decade on the screen, Josh has built himself quite the career. After starring in several action films, including one of the Transformers installments, Josh continues to cause people’s hearts to skip a beat.
He recently took on some sharks in Capsized: Blood in the Water. He even ventured back into TV with the now-canceled Netflix Original, Jupiter’s Legacy.
Hugh Grant – Then
In the early 2000s, it seemed as if Hugh Grant was always part of the cast if you were watching a romantic comedy. His dashing looks and perfect English accent grabbed the attention of people all over the globe.
He starred in hit films like Bridget Jones’s Diary and Love Actually. These films are some of the most iconic romantic comedies ever and continue to make hearts swoon and eyes tear up to this day.
Hugh Grant – Now
Hugh Grant, now 59, is still very prolific in film and television. Still a pretty handsome man, he still dabbles in the romantic world of film. However, he has tried his hand at more dramatic roles as of late.
For instance, his role in The Gentleman, where he works beside Mathew McConaughey (another popular heartthrob). He also has a role working alongside Nicole Kidman on the HBO miniseries, The Undoing.
Ricky Martin – Then
By the time the 2000s rolled around, Ricky Martin had already been in the business for several years. He started off as one of the members of the famous Latin boy band, Menudo. In the ’90s, though, he stepped out.
After releasing his first solo album, he hit it big with his 1999 single “Livin’ La Vida Loca”. This shone the spotlight on him and introduced him to more hearts.
Ricky Martin – Now
After more than a decade of creating catchy pop tunes and beautiful ballads, the Latin singer has earned eight Grammy nominations. He would go on to win twice and continue to pump out album after album.
In fact, the now 48-year-old has released 10 studio albums. The pop icon also geared up for a major tour to accompany the release of his 11th album. Many of his fans were super excited to hear this.
