Show Time: The 10 Hottest Men in “Star Wars”
This is the definitive list that absolutely no one asked for, but you all know you needed. These are, ladies and gents, the hottest men in “Star Wars.”
This isn’t a subjective list either. This isn’t “My Top 10.” This is THE Top 10. So, you just have to live with it. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
A few clarifications before we jump in. This is for the entire “Star Wars” franchise — that includes all the movies and ALL the TV shows, even the animated ones.
Also, all these characters will be human/humanoid men. So, sorry, male aliens and male-presenting robots don’t count. I know how much you all wanted to see Chewbacca, K2SO and Babu Frik on this list, but it’s not going to happen.
The candidates have been judged on a variety of factors: physical appearance, voice/vocal performance, general demeanor and charisma, attire, fighting/piloting prowess, leadership abilities, and how they generally carry themselves. And, obviously, the more time we spend with them, the more time they have to demonstrate their hotness.
Of note: in this discussion, morality isn’t really relevant. There are a few baddies and anti-heroes on this list.
Alright, everyone, time to meet the 10 hottest men in the “Star Wars” franchise:
10. Ben Solo / Kylo Ren
You’d think that the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and the grandson of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala — all some of the hottest people in the Star Wars universe — would be higher on this list.
Ben Solo/Kylo Ren isn’t really hot, but he’s not exactly un-hot either. He’s in this weird gray area. Sometimes he’s a complete hunk. Other times, he’s just … eh. It’s hard to wrap my head around. He’s got angles and looks that work for him, but there are plenty that don’t do him any favors.
But, he deserves a spot on this list, because even Rey was a little shocked at how hot he was when he took his mask off the first time in “The Force Awakens.” As Squidward put it…
9. Luke Skywalker
Sorry to say this, but Luke isn’t exactly hot either. He’s a lot like his nephew in that respect. He’s definitely attractive, but not in the same way as the other men on this list. He’s more “cute” than “hot.” Finn is in this category as well.
He’s probably at his hottest in “A New Hope,” when he’s running around as a helmetless stormtrooper. All that being said, Luke Skywalker definitely knows how to fight and, like his sister, inherited his mom’s fashion sense. He might not be hot, per se, but he’s still serving up looks.
8. Director Krennic
Boy, Director Orson Krennic from “Rogue One” can get it! I was apathetic about “Rogue One” when it was first announced, but just the shot of Krennic walking through the waters of Scariff in the teaser trailer was enough to get me hooked. And then those assholes CUT. THAT. SHOT. out of the movie!!!
Anyway, we get plenty of screentime from silver fox Director Krennic in the final film, and he is fresh-out-of-the-oven hot. Dude stands toe-to-toe with Governor Tarkin AND Darth Vader and comes out alive both times. You at least have to admire him for that.
The only reason he’s not higher on the list is because he’s a bit on the older side and only appeared in “Rogue One.”
7. Anakin Skywalker
Honestly, I think the “Clone Wars” version of Anakin is hotter than the live-action version. And Hayden Christensen is very good-looking, especially in “Revenge of the Sith.”
What keeps Anakin from being higher on this list is his immaturity in “Attack of the Clones” and his general dumbassery in all his appearances. Because of that, he doesn’t carry himself very well. Granted, that’s kind of the whole point of the prequels, but hey, that’s the criteria for being on this list.
He’s definitely more charismatic in “The Clone Wars” and has some very hot moments “Revenge of the Sith.” Plus, he’s an excellent pilot and amazing fighter, so points for that.
6. Captain Howzer
OK, it’s no surprise to anyone that one of Jango Fett’s genetic offspring was going to make the list. Jango Fett is a good-looking man, and Boba probably was too, although we never got to see him without his helmet as an adult pre-Sarlacc Pit.
While there are a lot of good-looking clone troopers, Howzer is by far the hottest. The only reason this sexy motherfucker isn’t higher on this list is because he’s only appeared in two episodes of “The Bad Batch.” But that’s all the time it took for him to win over thirsty Star Wars fans.
The clone trooper armor isn’t the hottest look out there, but the man knows that teal looks good on him and he’s got the best haircut of any of the clones. Plus, he’s loyal to his men and the people he serves, and that’s most definitely hot.
5. Obi-Wan Kenobi
Mhmm, Obi-Wan. He’s definitely the hottest character in the prequel trilogy, especially “The Phantom Menace,” and his “Clone Wars” version carries all of those rugged good looks and confident snark that Ewan McGregor brought to the role. Granted, he does have three movies as a old guy/Force ghost, and while Sir Alec Guinness was good-looking for a senior citizen, Old Ben has definitely lost his hotness by the time “A New Hope” roles around.
However, I think that’ll all be balanced out with the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” TV show, where McGregor will reprise the role after more than 15 years. The galaxy better have their fire extinguishers ready, because Obi-Wan Kenobi will be smokin’.
4. Poe Dameron
I don’t think I have to explain this, right? Poe Dameron can get it!
He’s an excellent pilot, good fighter, wears a sick leather jacket, and has the cajones to talk smack to multiple First Order leaders. He’s also charismatic and charming as hell. Plus, in “The Rise of Skywalker,” the dude pulls off a scarf with no coat. Only a truly hot man can do that.
Sadly, it’s only his dumbassery that keeps him from being higher on this list.
3. Lando Calrissian
Whether he’s played by Billy Dee Williams or Donald Glover, Lando Calrissian is one sexy man. He’s got charisma, he’s got swagger, he’s got style.
He’s a good fighter, a great pilot, and a capable leader both on a political and a military scale. He also isn’t weighed down by any dumbassery, at least in the original trilogy. (I can’t speak for “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” because I’ve only seen clips.)
But, at least in the OT, Lando went from leading a city to becoming a Rebel general in a matter of months. The man led the attack on the second Death Star, and managed to blast out of a fireball with the Millennium Falcon unscathed. That’s some expert piloting.
There’s nothing more to say: he’s sexy and he knows it.
2. Han Solo
Lando perhaps could’ve beaten out his old buddy, but Han Solo gets far more screen-time in the OT and in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” When it comes to hotness, Han Solo is practically the galaxy-wide definition of it. While Lando is arguably a more capable leader, Han seems to be a better pilot and fighter.
Also, while Lando has style, Han can make anything — and I mean ANYTHING he wears — look good. Even a parka. Ironically enough, that’s how you know you’ve achieved nuclear standards of hot.
Han Solo also has this signature blend of confidence and dumbassery. And while Anakin’s and Poe’s dumbassery knocked them down a few pegs, Han’s dumbassery is less egregious. Mostly because he’s either following someone else’s dumb plan, or if it’s his own, he manages to escape without getting himself or anyone else hurt.
It’s not “I’m going to impulsively charge this Sith Lord” or “I’m going to launch a coup while we’re running for our lives,” it’s more like “I’m going to bluff these stormtroopers by charging them down this hallway, oh shit, there’s more stormtroopers, RUN AWAY!!”
Even as an old man in “The Force Awakens,” Han Solo was still pretty attractive for his age. While he definitely looked older, his fighting and piloting skills seemed to be as good as ever. He aged like fine wine — the hallmark of a truly hot man.
1. Din Djarin
Din Djarin, AKA “The Mandalorian,” is by far the hottest man in the Star Wars universe. He has it all: indestructible armor, confident-borderline-cocky demeanor, excellent fighting abilities, good piloting skills, and a badass lightsaber.
The man’s only taken his helmet off three times in the first two seasons of “The Mandalorian,” and we didn’t really even need that. His voice is the definition of sexy. Still, he doesn’t even need THAT. Just that scene of him fighting the aliens in “The Book of Boba Fett” Episode 5 was enough to make me and every other person with functioning eyeballs swoon.
The man doesn’t need to talk or remove his helmet to be sexy, and THAT is the definition of hot.
Sorry, Han, but Mando’s better than you at everything, including being a dad!
Seriously, if a guy can walk around with a weird-looking alien baby in a purse, and STILL look as attractive as he does, then he HAS to be the hottest guy in the galaxy.
Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
