There are a lot of reasons why so many people have become so obsessed with Bridgerton: the love story between Daphne and Simon (obviously), the pretty sets and costumes, the way it takes us out of real life and gives us the perfect distraction from everything going on in the world … but honestly, the biggest reason might just be the sheer number of attractive men who star on this show.
Between Regé-Jean Page, Luke Newton, Jonathan Bailey, and of course all of the other men on the show, some fans are probably feeling a little thirsty right now, and that's exactly where we come in. From their Regency England garb to how they look living everyday life in 2021, these dudes do it all so well, and we can't wait to see more of them when the show returns for season two.
Ready to embrace the crushes we all have on these guys? Here are all the hottest photos of the men of Bridgerton, because there's no reason for any of us to deny our thirst for them any longer. Have we mentioned that Daphne Bridgerton is a lucky lady?
Regé-Jean Page as Simon Bassett
We would be remiss if we started with anyone else but the Duke of Hastings himself. Arguably one of the biggest breakout stars of the series, Regé-Jean Page plays Simon in Bridgerton. And just by looking at him, it's easy to see why Daphne fell in love with him so quickly.
The Thirst for Simon Continues
Look at that face. Of course Simon was our No. 1 Bridgerton crush from the first time we saw him on screen — and even though Regé-Jean is obviously living in 2021 with the rest of us, we have to admit that Regency England looks good on him. This man was made for period pieces!
Regé-Jean in Real Life
Even when he's not costumed up as Simon, Regé-Jean is totally celebrity crushworthy. Come on — he knew exactly what he was doing when he posted this photo to celebrate the new year! And honestly, anyone who isn't following him on Instagram already (@regejean) should be, because shirtless pics, obviously.
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
This is Jonathan Bailey, who plays Daphne's bossy older brother, Anthony Bridgerton — the attractive viscount. Sure, his love life might be a full-fledged disaster, but we can't help have a bit of a crush on him anyway. Plus, Jonathan seems to have it a bit more together in real life …
Jonathan in Real Life
Um, hi, yes, can we talk about these muscles? We can't believe that a photo like this was actually an outtake for a magazine shoot, and not one of the pictures they wanted to use in the final spread. And truly, this makes us wonder how his character on Bridgerton isn't already married.
A Casual Pose
Posing with a fun drink and wearing sunglasses? Yes, this photo couldn't possibly be more different from a situation we would ever see Anthony Bridgerton in, and yet, we love it anyway. They say "get a man who can do both," and Jonathan is the perfect example of that, obviously.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
Honestly, can anyone blame Penelope for the massive crush she's had on Colin all these years? It's no surprise, because this is exactly the kind of guy we could see pining for forever — and we can't blame Marina for wanting to be with him, even though that situation didn't exactly work out as she had planned.
Luke Newton in Real Life
Luke is just as attractive in real life as he is on Bridgerton! Lucky for us, this 23-year-old actor is just getting started, and we're glad that he's ended up on our radar, especially after we've seen photos like this one. True model status!
His Playful Side
It's not just his looks that make Luke attractive — it's his fun personality, too. The bad news: This man isn't single (not that we're surprised at all). In real life, he's dating actress Jade Davies, who no doubt knows how lucky she really is. Somewhere, Penelope is seething with jealousy.
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
Add another Bridgerton brother to the thirst list! Meet Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict Bridgerton in the series. The second oldest in the family, Benedict is just as attractive as his brothers (obvs), though he might be a bit more artsy and a little less practical than Colin and Anthony are.
Luke on Set
Unfortunately, Luke isn't on Instagram like many of his co-stars are, so we'll have to rely on fans who have shared more than enough pics of him online, including this cute shot of him on set. Fingers crossed that the continued success of Bridgerton will encourage him to start his own account on the app!
Luke Thompson in Real Life
As one of two Lukes playing brothers on Bridgerton, here's what 32-year-old Luke Thompson looks like when he's living in 2021 with the rest of us. Those eyes, though! If Bridgerton wasn't enough (duh), fans can also catch him in movies like Dunkirk and Making Noise Quietly.
Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
Last (and certainly not least), we have Martins Imhangbe. He plays Will Mondrich on the series, the boxer who also happens to be Simon's best friend. Basically, when these guys combine their powers, they're totally unstoppable. (Sorry, other Bridgerton men, but it's true).
Martins in Real Life
We're never going to say no to a shirtless pic of this guy, and boy did he deliver! Sharing this post on Instagram means that the 28-year-old theater actor turned screen actor really helped us begin 2021 on a positive note — as does basically everything else he shares.
A Dynamic Duo
Seems like it wasn't just their characters who were best friends — Martins and Regé-Jean seem to have become close after they worked together on Bridgerton, and we'll take any chance we can get to see the two of them in a photo together. Too cute!
