Fashion
Ranking 19 Celebrities In Tuxedos, Because Pulling Off Black Tie Is Harder Than It Looks
Though female celebrities elicit the most sympathy when it comes to the pressures of appearing red carpet-ready, Hollywood's gents deserve a bit of the love too. Just as every woman works certain silhouettes with more aplomb than others, some men know how to reduce an audience to silence with black tie attire, while others smolder little more than faded jeans and flannel. In appreciation of Hollywood's hard-working actors and the effort they put into their formal attire, here is the definitive ranking of 19 actors who truly own a tuxedo on the red carpet. Can you guess who number one is?
19. Brad Pitt
Though I have nothing but the utmost respect for Brad Pitt and his work, I am of the opinion that he could try a bit harder on the red carpet. Points for effort?
18. Leonardo DiCaprio
Though Leonardo DiCaprio seems more consumed with becoming the next George Clooney when it comes to permanent bachelorhood than how he dresses himself, DiCaprio will always be the scruffy character who cleaned up better than anyone expected in Titanic in the eyes of his admirers.
17. Jimmy Fallon
Sure, Jimmy Fallon may not be the first person who comes to mind when one think of tuxedo-clad men, but of his peers and fellow actors, Fallon seems to have the most fun when wearing a tuxe.
16. Daniel Craig
No wonder Daniel Craig was a shoe-in for James Bond. The U.K.-born actor wears a tuxedo like it is his job — which at times it actually is.
15. Bradley Cooper
If there were a category for Most Deliberately Rugged Tuxedo-Clad Male, Bradley Cooper would be the celebrity to bank on. Cooper’s disheveled look works with any outfit, as his millions of female fans would attest. Case in point: the disembodied hand reaching for Cooper in this picture. Ah, to be the person attached to that hand.
14. John Hamm
It only makes sense that the star of Mad Men would look so prepossessing in a classic tuxedo.
13. Ben Affleck
He may play a questionable fellow in the hit film adaptation of Gone Girl, but Ben Affleck in reality is a multitalented film buff who happens to adore accenting his tuxedos with a touch of scruff.
12. Will Smith
Who would have thought that the parachute pants-clad Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air would look so sharp in evening wear?
11. Matt Bomer
Ladies this talented, tuxedo-clad genetic goldmine is taken. But if you care to admire Matt Bomer for more than his ability to score a 10 in the style department, download a copy of The Normal Heart and prepare to revere the actor’s dramatic talent above all else.
10. Hugh Jackman
It is a testament to Hugh-Jackman’s tuxedo-wearing prowess that he is constantly asked by directors, producers, and awards show writers to don one. Whether ballroom dancing with Anne Hathaway or starring in a Broadway musical, Mr. Jackman is quite the debonair star.
9. John Legend
A voice which would turn any cynic to jelly and he looks this striking in a suit? Chrissy Teigen is one lucky lady.
8. Johnny Depp
Ever the eccentric, Johnny Depp always makes red carpet ensembles his own, from adding tousled locks to including an insouciant pocket watch.
7. Pharell
With the exception of his ill-fated oversized chapeau, Pharell consistently owns the red carpet when he chooses to suit up.
6. Ryan Gosling
Who could resist Ryan Gosling’s singular charisma, especially when the Notebook star is suited up? Not Eva Mendez, it seems… nor the rest of America.
5. Neil Patrick Harris
The owner of the catchphrase “Suit Up!” never passes up a chance to do so. Barney would be proud.
4. Justin Timberlake
Mr. Suit And Tie himself knows what he croons about in his catchy anthems when it comes to dressing to impress.
3. Usher
Usher is one songster who looks just as ease in an elegant tuxedo as he does in jeans and sneakers. This singer has us falling in love… with his fabulous sartorial stylings.
2. Channing Tatum
Few men look equally dashing with their shirt on and off, but Channing Tatum is one of those blessed individuals. I suspect it’s the effect of the star’s dance background.
And Number One Is...George Clooney
There are few times George Clooney looks less than handsome in his attire of choice — especially with the blissful grin that his bride Amal Alamuddin has bestowed upon him — but a tuxedo may just be his perfect sartorial partner.
