The Most Desirable Male Characters of 2009

Edward Cullen

America’s favorite vampire, played by Robert Pattinson, returned to the big screen in “New Moon,” where his chiseled face and serious manner made Twi-hard fans wild.

Jacob Black

Werewolf Jacob, played by Taylor Lautner, caused fans to switch from Team Edward to Team Jacob after packing on 30 pounds of muscle — and staying shirtless throughout “New Moon.”

Stefan Salvatore

Mystic Falls’ hottest bloodsucker, played by Paul Wesley, proved that sometimes, nice guys have an edge over their bad-boy counterparts.

Damon Salvatore

Stefan’s brother Damon Salvatore, portrayed by Ian Somerhalder in “The Vampire Diaries,” leaves fans wishing the ancient bad boy would take a bite out of them!

Bill Compton

Bill Compton, played by Stephen Moyer, is the Louisiana’s most hospitable vampire on “True Blood” — and Sookie isn’t the only girl swooning over his Southern charm.

Jason Stackhouse

Lovable yet dim Jason Stackhouse, played by Ryan Kwanten, charms the ladies with his boyish features and Southern accent on “True Blood.”

Peter Klaven

Paul Rudd’s Peter Klaven in “I Love You Man” may not have many men friends, but his understanding of women makes girls swoon!

Duke

Channing Tatum’s Duke in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” has brawn, brains — and looks great in his state-of-the-art suit!

Mike O'Donnell

Mike O’Donnell’s baby blues made his own daughter swoon “17 Again” — who can resist “High School” hottie Zac Efron?

John Dillinger

Bad boy John Dillinger, played by Johnny Depp, has the gangster appeal that women secretly love in “Public Enemies.”

Don Draper

“Mad Men’s” Don Draper, played by John Hamm, has a suave fashion sense, confidence and swagger that make women want him, and men want to be him!

Patrick Jane

Patrick Jane, played by Simon Baker, has the baby blues and investigator know-how that make his fans go mental on “The Mentalist.”

Nate Archibald

“Gossip Girl’s” Nate Archibald has become Serena’s white knight this season — and his inherently good nature combined with the face of Chace Crawford makes him the perfect guy!

Finn Hudson

Finn Hudson is a football stud who has the chops to serenade you sweet love songs — what’s not to love about Corey Monteith’s “Glee” character?

Will Schuester

Will Schuester is the epitome of the man you want to snatch away from a wife who doesn’t deserve him — the “Glee” club head is played by Matthew Morrison.

Tom Hansen

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s nerdy but handsome Tom Hansen in “500 Days of Summer” makes women everywhere wishing he’d get over Summer and fall for them.

Phil Wenneck

Bradley Cooper gets even more attractive as he brings the laughs — and serious problem-solving skills — as Phil Wenneck in “The Hangover.”

Alan Garner

Zach Galifianakis stole the show — and fans’ hearts — as funny outcast Alan Garner in this summer’s smash hit, “The Hangover.”

Auggie Kirkpatrick

Auggie’s brooding demeanor and quiet nature appeals to fans of mysterious bad boys — plus, he can cook! Colin Egglesfield portrays him on “Melrose Place.”

Kirk

Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk is the ultimate hero in “Star Trek” — leaving fans wishing they could be his damsel in distress!