Entertainment

Proof 'The Originals'' Daniel Gillies (AKA Elijah) Has The Most Perfect Eyebrow-Raise — An Essential For Original Vampires

Eyebrows are the window to the soul — did I get that wrong? Sorry, I was too busy being mesmerized by The Originals ' Daniel Gillies' perfect brows and even more perfect (and inimitable) eyebrow raise. Gillies' Originals' character Elijah Mikaelson is one hell of a badass, but he'd be less so without the 38-year-old actor's signature eyebrow raise that's both so wicked but so attractive that you can't help but love him. Even if he terrifies you. On Monday, The Originals Season 2 premiere will air on The CW, finally, after an extremely long summer without it and Gillies' brows.

And while I'm obviously excited to root for Halijah to make it through Season 2 and the possibility of Rebekah's return, I'm even more excited for the return of Daniel Gillies eyebrow raise. Because it's pretty damn perfect.

by Christine DiStasio

Front & Center

Just look at it. And prepare yourself.

Handout/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

At The CW Upfronts

Gillies is a master of the careful at of pairing the brow raise with a smirk without looking like a demented clown.

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Being Coy At PaleyFest

“Oh, I’m sorry, what did you say? That my right eyebrow is so amazing? You’re too, too kind.”

David Livingston/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

With Wife, Rachel Leigh Cook

You can’t see it in this photo, but Gillies’ right eyebrow is mocking you because he’s here with Rachel Leigh Cook and you’re not. Oh, and because it knows how good it looks.

Michael Buckner/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Starring In This Promo Shot

Klaus and Rebekah are in this photo? I couldn’t stop staring at Gillies’ EPIC brow raise to even notice them. Sorry, guys.

Image: Justin Stephens/The CW

Epic Proportions On 'The Originals'

Throwing major and perfect shade, undoubtably, at Klaus for staking him yet again.

Image: Bob Mahoney/The CW

A Brow Throwback On 'The Vampire Diaries'

Taking sinister turn while choking-out Damon on TVD way back when.

Image: Quantrell D. Colbert/The CW

17