These ‘Younger’ Heartthrobs Have Still Got It—See the Guys We Fell For Then (and Still Love Now!)
Take a look at our favorite ‘Younger’ hunks and find out why you should rewatch the show yet again!
It’s impossible to have a Darren Star show that isn’t chock-full of hunky actors and characters to fall in love with, and that is exactly what fans were faced with when Younger began airing. But now, as the show has found a new audience after being released on Netflix, these heartthrobs are having another moment to shine.Â
We’ve rounded up our favorite Younger hotties and it’s something you won’t want to miss. Catch up with these Younger hunks and remember why you loved the show in the first place.
Nico Tortorella as Josh: the tattooed heartthrob
He snagged our hearts the moment he stepped onto the screen and who could argue with it? Nico Tortorella portrays 26-year-old Josh, owner of the tattoo parlor Inkburg, and with his charming demeanor and good looks, he is hard to resist. Josh nailed the attractive, tattooed, easy-going guy that had everyone falling for him. It makes sense why Liza had a hard time choosing between Josh and Charles because, seriously, who could turn him down?
Although he’s best known for his heartthrob status on Younger, you may have seen Tortorella in shows like The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020-2021) or City on Fire (2023). And, boy, is he a hunk in all of them.Â
Peter Hermann as Charles: suits, publishing and swoon
And just when you thought you loved Josh, Charles Brooks (Peter Hermann) steps into the light, making all the viewers swoon. Liza had a difficult time choosing between Charles and Josh, but it never hurt to see Charles wearing sleek suits and taking charge of his publishing house. And while Charles’ stoic personality is hard to crack, he is an obvious choice for this list of Younger hunks.
You may have seen Hermann before, whether as Jack Boyle on Blue Bloods or in real life next to his wife, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay. No matter where you love him from, he will always be one of the hunkiest from the cast of Younger.Â
Charles Michael Davis as Zane: the smooth competitor
Even the devious ones have heartthrob status. Zane Anders, portrayed by Charles Michael Davis, had us from the moment he joined the cast of Younger. The charming editor is all about competition when it comes to the publishing house, but we can’t say his tactics don’t work. Zane has the qualities that make him the perfect addition to our list.
You may remember the dreamboat from his significant role as Marcel Gerard in The Originals (2013-2018), or his appearances in Grey’s Anatomy (2013), Chicago P.D. (2019) and NCIS: New Orleans (2020-2021).
Dan Amboyer as Thad: the worst boyfriend—or misunderstood?
Thad might be one of the most disliked characters on the series, but he did have that hunky quality, despite his terrible personality. While he was only on the series for the first two seasons (and a couple of season 3 episodes before he was killed off), we didn’t mind seeing him on our screens — even though his character was the worst.
Chris Tardio as Enzo: the blue-collar hunk no one saw comingÂ
Enzo (Chris Tardio) was a surprise when he came into the Younger picture, as he became the perfect match for Diana Trout. But surprise or not, he might be one of the hunkiest characters on the show, especially considering his blue-collar status. When he was first introduced as the plumber in Diana’s apartment building, it was clear he was heartthrob material, but it wasn’t until later in the series that he stole our hearts as a gentleman, too.
Tardio can also be seen in a few episodes of The Sopranos (2000), as well as Worth (2020), Jersey Bred (2024) and Power Book IV: Force (2023-2025).
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