When it comes to celebrity nudity, Jonathan Rhys-Meyer is a goldmine. This dapper Irishman has been stealing our hearts and haunting our dreams since 1996, when he first debuted on the big screen (though we hear he was in a soup commercial before than, and we imagine he was just as attractive). Today marks this beautiful man's 38th birthday, and as a tribute, we'd like to commerorate all of the times he stripped down on-screen. We hope you're somewhere privateyou're gonna need a minute to cool down after this one.
Jon (can we call you Jon?) was born in Dublin, and he embodiesthe sexy Irish man fantasy to a T.This actor's road to famewas anything but easy, though: He spent a good deal of time in an orphanage, ultimately being kicked out of school at age 16.
He was discovered for his charm and dashing good looks in anIrish pool hall, and we praise the day the world finally got to see him on the big screen.Ironically enough, Jonathan made his movie debut in a flick called A Man of No Importancein 1994. It wasn't his nude debut, but he did a bang up job.
When he was scouted for the 1996 flickMichael Collins, director Neil Jordan said he looked like a young Tom Cruise. We agree, Mr. Jordan.If his brilliant acting wasn't enough, Rhys-Meyers has a beautiful bod, and he knows it. This splendid man has more nude scenes than we can count, from his notable role in Velvet Goldmineto The Tribeand Tangled.
We'd get tangled in his sheets.
(These pants are so great.)
Jon is also a spectacular musicianhis own vocals are recorded in Velvet Goldmine,and he pursues music outside of his acting career.
That accent. That voice. That bod. *Sigh* Jonathan Rhys-Meyers might just be the man of our dreams. If we knew any appropriate Irish birthday customs, we'd sing you a song. Instead, we'll leave you with this.
Happy birthday, Jonathan!
