It boy
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An It boy is a young man famed for his looks, but in recent years has come to describe a new up-and-coming young star whom has recently broken into mainstream cinema. This term usually has a wider appeal, as compared to a teen idol, which is usually a niche audience. The term is a spinoff from "It girl".
Male actors are usually referred to as "it boy" less often than a female actor will be referred to as an "it girl", as male actors often begin their careers at an older age. The reign of an "It boy" usually lasts around a year, where they will either become a full-fledged celebrity or their popularity will fade.
List of men widely considered to be the Hollywood \"It boy\" of their respective years
- 2005 - Heath Ledger
- 2004 - Jake Gyllenhaal''
- 2003 - Ashton Kutcher
- 2002 - Orlando Bloom
- 2001 - Vin Diesel
- 2000 - Colin Farrell
- 1999 - Josh Hartnett
- 1998 - Freddie Prinze Jr.
- 1997 - Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
- 1995 - Brad Pitt
- 1993 - Leonardo DiCaprio
- 1989 - River Phoenix
- 1988 - Johnny Depp
- 1986 - Christian Slater
- 1966 - Dustin Hoffman
- 1955 - James Dean
- 1953 - Marlon Brando
- 1938 - Mickey Rooney
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