Forbes has ranked the sexiest celebrities of all time. One of the interesting things about the list is that it focuses on the celebrities’ sexiest romps rather than their famous moments or individual careers. There are many famous faces on the list, including some of your favourite celebs. One of the big surprises is that Robin Williams, who died in August last year, only just misses out on the top 10. Overall, the list is packed with great actors and actresses from both past and present, demonstrating how much sexiness the acting profession has produced. Let’s have a look at the top 10 celebrities according to Forbes, along with the reasons why they made the cut.

10. William Hurt

Forbes lists William Hurt as the 10th most sexy celebrity of all time. The American actor, who is mostly known for his screen roles, had a 48-year career that saw him appear in more than 170 films. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice, in 1982 and 1992. Hurt wasn’t always popular with the ladies. In fact, he was married four times, had five children with his first wife, and was previously married to British actress Patricia Neal from 1964 to 1967 and Australian actress Marjorie Merriweather from 1969 to 1973. Today, Hurt is considered to be one of the greatest American actors of all time. He has always been known for his ability to convincingly portray older, more experienced men.

9. Robin Williams

Robin Williams has been ranked as the 9th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 56-year-old comedian, actor and director was one of the most popular and influential comedians of his generation. He was married to actress Dana Hamamoto from 1998 to 2003 and had a daughter, Zelda, with her. He is best known for his work in movies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin, and Dick Tracy. His roles in these films demonstrated how influential he was as an actor, as he was able to portray a grown man, which was rare for a leading man at the time. In 2018, he wrote and directed the film Dumplin’, about a young woman suffering from dwarfism who uses her charm and looks to manipulate men. In the film, he plays a music producer who falls in love with a woman he meets at a concert after she helps him discover his true identity. The film was met with universal acclaim, earning Williams a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Overall, Williams was considered to be one of the greatest comedic geniuses of all time. In 2019, he was posthumously awarded the Preston Sturges Award by the International Society of Film Critics.

8. Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty has been ranked as the 8th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 70-year-old actor, director, and producer has been married five times, with his most recent relationship lasting 27 years. He has three children and six grandchildren. In recent years, he had become a prominent figure in the film industry, acting in leading roles such as Dick Tracy, Heaven Can Wait, and Reds. He is the co-founder and CEO of Beatty Pictures, as well as an investor in many other companies, including Disney, where he is on the board of directors. Forbes ranked him number 8 on their list because of his many romantic relationships and lengthy marriages. His charm and good looks have also helped make him a leading man despite his advanced years.

7. George Clooney

George Clooney has been ranked as the 7th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 56-year-old actor and director has been married four times, and has seven children. He is best known for his roles in Ocean’s Eleven and Ocean’s Twelve, but has also appeared in several films directed by Lars von Trier, including The Idiots. Although he hasn’t achieved the same cultural status as some of the other actors on this list, his looks have helped him land many leading roles, including that of a sex addict in the 2019 psychological thriller Miss Bitchy Pageant. In 2021, Clooney directed and starred in the Coen Brothers-written film The Sisters, about a family of performers who reunite after many years apart for an annual family reunion. The film was met with critical acclaim and has since been nominated for multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Overall, his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors and his charm and good looks have helped him land many leading roles despite his age.

6. Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner has been ranked as the 6th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 59-year-old actor, best known for his roles in Dances with Wolves, Forrest Gump, and Waterworld, has been married four times. He has five children and 11 grandchildren. Costner has been referred to as the “king of the family men” and is also well-known for caring for his children and grandchildren, as seen in the 2018 film Baby Cowboy, which he also directed. In the film, he plays a father who raises his niece, while also trying to find his own identity. Costner’s status as one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors and his charm and good looks have helped him land many leading roles despite his age. Overall, Costner is considered to be one of Hollywood’s great grandfathers. The films he has starred in, as well as Baby Cowboy, were both financially and critically successful, demonstrating the level of popularity he had attained well into his 60s and early 70s.

5. Al Pacino

Al Pacino has been ranked as the 5th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 69-year-old actor and director is one of the great American actors of all time, being nominated for an Academy Award 19 times, winning twice, and appearing in many of Hollywood’s most iconic roles. He is known for classics such as The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II, which he also directed. He has been married four times and has three children. In 1970, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which he had previously been experiencing as a teenager. Despite the disease, Pacino continued to act, eventually retiring in 2018 after his final performance in Michael Moore’s Roger and Me. The actor has continued to work, producing and directing films such as The Irishman, and is considered by many to be one of Hollywood’s greatest ever. He will always be remembered as one of its most prominent actors, not to mention one of its most influential figures behind the scenes as well.

4. Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks has been ranked as the 4th most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 67-year-old actor, best known for his performances in films such as The Color of Money and Forrest Gump, has been married six times. He has 10 children and 24 grandchildren. Hanks began his acting career in 1965, landing small roles in TV shows and moving to leading roles in later years. In 2018, he released the documentary Film School, which explored his life and career, and received a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival. Overall, Hanks is considered to be one of Hollywood’s greatest ever. In 2020, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump.

3. Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson has been ranked as the 3rd most sexy celebrity of all time by Forbes. The 80-year-old actor, best known for his role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, has been married seven times, having five children and 12 grandchildren. He began his acting career in the 1950s, appearing in numerous films and TV shows, before becoming a full-time actor in the 1960s. He has since gone on to appear in such memorable films as Five Easy Pieces, The Witches of Oz, and the 2014 Will Smith film Concussion, which he also produced. Nicholson won his sixth Academy Award in 2020 for Best Actor in Doctor Strange, and has been nominated for 14 other Academy Awards, winning twice. In 2008, he released the autobiography That Shining Moment, which is considered to be one of the greatest memoirs of all time. His reputation as one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors and his charm and good looks have helped him land many leading roles despite his age. He is now arguably considered to be one of the greatest American actors of all time.