I’ll be honest, I totally forgot that Valentine’s Day was happening this week. Someone wished me a happy V-Day yesterday and I stopped and asked them, “Is it Valentine’s Day?!?!” I’m an idiot. But hey, I’m making up for it now by providing some Hot Guy V-Day posts, okay?
So here are some photos of Richard Madden, out and about in New York on Wednesday. Madden is, I find, typical of a lot of attractive, white British actors: they’re constantly working on projects big and small, and they have every opportunity to avoid being typecast. Madden’s career could have been mostly over when he was (spoiler?) killed off of Game of Thrones several years ago. He wasn’t the most beloved character, and GoT wasn’t a showcase for his acting skills or anything. But he just kept working and now he’s part of a second “hit” show, Bodyguard. He’s picking up awards and getting invited to all of the biggest events and shows. And good for him, honestly. He’s not problematic, and he has a gorgeous Scottish accent. I also enjoy the fact that he’s only 32 years old and he’s just letting his grey hair come out. He’s not dyeing that sh-t in his regular life (although he dyes it sometimes for a role).
Madden is also getting invited to fashion weeks now. That’s where he was headed in these photos, to the New York Fashion Week BOSS show. I’m assuming BOSS dressed him in this ensemble. This is a conversation we haven’t had, and we must: men in turtlenecks, love it or hate it? I understand the male t-neck as a weather choice – obviously, when it’s cold, go ahead and t-neck your balls off. But as a fashion choice, I always think turtlenecks make men look so prissy. Also: these trousers are SO unflattering on poor Richard.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
HOLY SHIT I WILL TOTALLY HIT THIS! DAMN HE IS HOT AND HIS SCOTTISH ACCENT MAKES ME DROOL
I will let him spread me like rumors and hit me like a jackpot f*ck yeah
Dead at spread me like rumours!!!!!!
😉 😉
I am stealing “spread me like rumors” and will use this phrase as much as possible😂😂😂
This is the best comment ever. Hahahahahaha!!
That is beautiful.
The double-breasted suit exacerbates the too-tight pants and the turtleneck. The top coat is yummy though, and he looks lovely in motion!
I’m also super distracted by how short he looks in that group pic.
Yeah, is he tall or short? Over 6 feet? I couldn’t even tell in Bodyguard.
Guess it don’t matter if the man is going to be horizontal anyway….
I see 5’10” online. So he’s probably 5’9”.
his hair makes me weak in the knees.
i’m not ashamed to say i’ve watched ibiza more than once on netflix. you should too. just fast forward to his scenes.
LOL. I think that is the only way to watch Ibiza. I wanted to love that movie so much, I love all the girls in it.
I’m typically a no on turtlenecks for men, but Richard is WORKING this one. The coat is really good and I agree that the trousers are not great. But he can absolutely get it. Thanks for the hot guy posts!
Love turtlenecks on men!
Fine with them too. Mr. Who looks particularly nice in them. We live in a cold climate, though, so it’s more than a fashion statement.
Let me tell you: I watched GOT ..every season and did not even notice this dude. Then! The Bodyguard came out. And I practically slobbered over my laptop screen. Yuummmmmay in that show. That hotel scene….fans self….phew. He can be my Valentines today and every day. But he must wear pants and a bulletproof vest to get it though…
Interesting… I found him soooo bland on GOT, felt absolutely nothing when he died. Will maybe give the Bodyguard a try just out of curiosity after reading your comment, though I cannot imagine drooling over this guy.
For sure check it out. Impressive acting. 👍
Can’t guarantee drooling, but The Bodyguard is definitely worth checking out. The ending falls apart a bit, but it’s a tense thrill ride throughout, with some real surprises and gut punches in the story and Madden is very good in it. Having never seen GOT—yeah, I’m the one—this was the first thing I recall seeing him in and he is very good in it.
I don’t really understand the hype about this guy either. He’s objectively good looking but doesn’t really do it for me – his voice seems to be the most attractive thing about him. And he didn’t do any impressive acting in GOT or anything else I’d seen him in. He played the part well in Bodyguard, but his character was supposed to be quite robotic and emotionally constipated anyway.
I am here for him. He was great in Bodyguard and I’ve been rewatching GOT in preparation for April. I loved him as Robb Stark too. He’s really attractive then he speaks and swoon!
I’ve been rewatching GoT, too, and wow! He looks so different now compared to then. He’s always been very handsome (imo), but the grey in his hair with the shorter cut is really working for him. He seems to be one of the lucky ones who get hotter with age. Yum!
The doorman questions his pants too.
His trousers are fine. They are slim fit peg leg trousers. They are meant to be a bit shorter. As for the turtleneck…I am SO glad turtlenecks are in for men again. I love a good turtleneck (in fact I am typing this while wearing a fuschia pink turtleneck- happy Valentine’s Day). I think men look really handsome in them. But they have to be styled RIGHT. And not every man can pull them off. Richard looks amazing in his. It’s styled perfectly. Especially with the navy coat. So dashing!
I’m like, not one of those regular girls, you know? I don’t even THINK about Valentines Day, I’m just soooooo interesting.
🙄
If Idris Elba can’t be Bond, he’d make an acceptable substitute. The Bodyguard felt like one long audition tape (which I enjoyed, despite that laboured ending).
I liked him in Bodyguard, but don’t think he has the swagger to be Bond.
Well now I’m going to put The Bodyguard back on my Netflix list.
Since it’s Valentine Day…please find me some new photos of Keanu Reeves. I’ve been working like a dog this Feb., I deserve a little Keanu love. And yes, I have already watched the new trailer for John Wick3, repeatedly. 🙂
Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the right body type to pull off such a slim fit trouser. They are way too tight around the thighs. The short look is fine, but it’s with the wrong shoes. He should have a shorter shoe with a pop of colour with the socks. Maybe if he went up a size? But I know some dudes HATE going up a size. I used to work for Hugo boss and some of my customers would flat out refuse. I’d be like, but sir, the size can fluctuate depending on the style. Nope, didn’t matter. They would squeeze there bodies in…
This reminds me of Hot Guy Fridays! Maybe you could do those every now and again? They used to be a highlight of my week (sad, I know).
Him over Harry. SERIOUSLY
Hard pass. The turtle neck is too close to his skin color, looks like he’s not wearing a shirt at all. His legs are too short for that style of short pant leg w/boots. I do love the coat, though.
He is a good looking guy, but this outfit is a swing and a miss.
He’s gorgeous. Loved him on GOT and he’s fantastic in Bodyguard. Different strokes for different folks but I think he looks great here.
He comes across like a nice dude too (fingers and toes crossed he stays that way).
I LOVE black turtlenecks on men, some weird imprint no doubt from I don’t know old French films or something…every guy I’ve ever been with has figured that out…but no bueno w a jacket and even worse w a vest, so bad to me it’s funny…
ROBB STARK FOREVER! I loved him on GOT, and as Prince Charming. Still have to watch Bodyguard, but it’s been great seeing so much of him the last couple of months! 😍
I so would, several times if possible! Hahaha married woman here so I just Day dream about it…he was so adorable in Ibiza on Netflix. Not at all serious movie but still pretty good 🙂
No-one mentions Medici? If you belong to those who think he’s hot in GOT and Bodyguard, Medici is a must watch (it is on Netflix and out on Blu, at least in my region).
Stop to make him happend!