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The Most Handsome Men Of 2023 Year, Ranked By ‘The Independent Critics’

As it turns out, some people really are just more beautiful than others. In fact, some men are so gorgeous that they end up being recognized for it, as stated by the most handsome face of 2023 list.

Published annually by content creator giant TC Candler and The Independent Critics since the 1990s, the list has this year selected only 100 faces out of approximately 300,000 celebrities.

Highlights

Timothée Chalamet named the most handsome man of 2023 by TC Candler.
The list features 100 faces selected from 300,000 celebrities worldwide.
Over 50 countries are represented in this year's diverse selection.

“It is a thankless task, as no individual will ever agree with all the choices,” the creator stated on its officialYouTube channel.

According to TC Candler, over 50 countries are represented on the annual list. That number has reportedly gone up every year, thanks to the public participation growing and expanding.

“This diversity relies heavily on public suggestions from almost every corner of the globe,” the channel mentioned.

This year, Timothée Chalamet beat his 2018 predecessor Leonardo DiCaprio in being voted the most handsome man of 2023.

The 28-year-old French-American actor has had a busy year, most notably hosting Saturday Night Live and portraying Willy Wonka in the musical film Wonka.

The Hollywood star is now to reprise the role of Paul Atreides in the sequel to Dune, titled Dune: Part Two.

Bored Panda takes a look at some of the most handsome men of 2023.

A new list of 2024 and 2025 is here!

Singer on a beach, part of 'Most Handsome Men 2023' list by Independent Critics, wearing an open green shirt.

Image credits: TC Candler

Portrait of a man ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics.

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Actor in a white tank top on a city street, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by critics.

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Handsome man in wet black outfit, posing on a beach at sunset, ranked among 2023's top faces by 'The Independent Critics'.

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Man in sweater outdoors, featured on The Independent Critics' 2023 most handsome men list.

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Model Toni Mahfud, featured in the 2023 Most Handsome Men ranking by The Independent Critics, posing in a stylish setting.

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Actor and model ranked in The Most Handsome Men 2023 by ‘The Independent Critics’, with China flag and rank details.

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Young man ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics, wearing a black shirt.

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Handsome men 2023 nominee, Josh Beauchamp, singer and model, featured with wet hair and intense look.

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Bright Vachirawit, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023, in a stylish outfit with sunset background.

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Actor Michele Morrone ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by Independent Critics, with Italian flag in background.

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Handsome man ranked for 2023 by Independent Critics, posing thoughtfully, with award logo visible.

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Model and influencer in stylish attire, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023, framed by a cityscape background.

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Actor with long hair in a tuxedo, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by ‘The Independent Critics’.

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Singer and dancer ranked 36th by 'The Independent Critics' in 2023's most handsome men list.

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Handsome men of 2023: Actor and model, seated with a dark jacket, against a textured backdrop.

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Felip, rapper and dancer, featured as handsome man in 2023 ranking by ‘The Independent Critics’.

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Handsome man ranked by 'The Independent Critics' 2023, highlighted with a Korean flag and title card.

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Handsome men 2023: A dancer and performer in a white hoodie, amidst green foliage background, ranked by 'The Independent Critics'.

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Man in a pinstripe suit seated against a red curtain, part of 2023's most handsome men ranking by The Independent Critics.

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Actor Xiao Zhan ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics.

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Handsome man with dark hair and beard smiling on a staircase, recognized by ‘The Independent Critics’ in 2023.

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"Handsome man ranked by The Independent Critics 2023, wearing a yellow jacket, new entry at number 28.

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Kyler Chua, Horizon singer and model, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023.

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Man in a green sweater, ranked as one of the most handsome men of 2023 by 'The Independent Critics'.

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Damiano David performing, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics.

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Model Paing Takhon on a couch, showcasing tattoos, featured among the most handsome men in 2023 rankings.

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Man in patterned jacket standing in an urban setting, featured in the 2023 most handsome men list.

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Idris Elba in a brown suit, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by 'The Independent Critics'.

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"Actor and entrepreneur smiling, featured among the most handsome men of 2023, ranked by critics.

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Man ranked as one of the most handsome in 2023 by ‘The Independent Critics,’ holding a lollipop with a casual pose.

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Man with a lion in nature setting, ranked among most handsome men of 2023.

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Man ranked in 'The Independent Critics' most handsome list 2023, lying on a sofa, wearing a dark jacket.

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Model sitting in a red and black jacket, featured in 2023's most handsome men list by independent critics.

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Handsome man in leather jacket ranked by The Independent Critics, framed by blue lights and graphic elements.

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Fashion model sitting outdoors, part of 2023's most handsome men list by 'The Independent Critics'.

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Handsome man Ayden Sng ranked in 2023 by ‘The Independent Critics,’ featured as actor, model, and TV host.

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Handsome man wearing tactical gear with a helicopter in the background, featured in a 2023 ranking by ‘The Independent Critics’.

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Hyunjin in a red sweater, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023, featured by 'The Independent Critics'.

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A man ranked as the 11th most handsome of 2023 by The Independent Critics, with national flags in the background.

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Man in a suit with dark hair, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics, holding a teacup.

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Actor Halil İbrahim Ceyhan, ranked 9th by The Independent Critics, among the most handsome men of 2023.

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Rapper and producer with tattoos, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023, sitting on a pink chair.

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Actor and model ranked among most handsome men 2023 by ‘The Independent Critics’.

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Shirtless man posed against dark background, muscular build.

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Actor and model ranked among the most handsome men of 2023, set against a dramatic outdoor backdrop.

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Handsome man ranked in 2023 by The Independent Critics, wearing a white shirt, sitting on a fiery wooden platform.

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Singer Keung To in a black outfit, ranked among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics.

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Man in a suit, recognized among the most handsome men of 2023 by The Independent Critics, with award badges displayed.

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Young man with curly hair named a top handsome face of 2023 by The Independent Critics, wearing a dark jacket.

Image credits: TC Candler

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Debbie 2 years ago

22 Idris elba 21 Jason Momoa 15 Mohammad Ajoory 13 Chris Hemsworth 11 2 Henry Cavill Those are the ones I thought, ok. The rest is too young (look like teenagers, not men), or unrealistic (pores, wrinkles, anything to show they've lived?) (Probably my age, I'm 43 and it shows that those babyfaces are not what I find attractive now)

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Phil Vaive 2 years ago

The fact that this list isn't 98% white men on steroids is nice! The fact that Matt Rife is on this list is a problem though lol

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I just work here 2 years ago

Matt Rife is trash, but I'm laughing because they used an awful picture of him.

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Smack0r 1 year ago

Well it is 98% white men anyways...

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Priscilla Wilson 2 years ago

Why? He actually is very handsome.

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Johnnee 2 years ago

Henry Cavill is a fine man but the rest is just laughable.

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Phil Vaive 2 years ago

Not sure what the joke is...

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Debbie 2 years ago

22points

Phil Vaive 2 years ago

The fact that this list isn't 98% white men on steroids is nice! The fact that Matt Rife is on this list is a problem though lol

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I just work here 2 years ago

Matt Rife is trash, but I'm laughing because they used an awful picture of him.

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Smack0r 1 year ago

Well it is 98% white men anyways...

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Priscilla Wilson 2 years ago

Why? He actually is very handsome.

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Johnnee 2 years ago

Henry Cavill is a fine man but the rest is just laughable.

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