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Eye Candy: 20 Crush-Worthy Hollywood Husbands

Love is a beautiful thing, and marriage sure looks good on this group of gorgeous and talented stars. Say hello to the hottest hubbies in the game and find out why we think their wives are the luckiest women in the world.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Crush Quality: He Adores His Wife

Model-turned-actor Boris Kodjoe professes his love for wife Nicole Ari Parker every single chance he gets. They’re inseparable on red carpets, he supports every move his wife makes and he never stops showering her with love. Let’s face it: With his smooth caramel skin, gorgeous smile and total devotion to his ladylove, the Baggage Claim Star is as close to perfect as it gets.

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Crush Quality: He Doesn’t Leave Home WIthout Her

You can’t catch actor Omar Epps on the red carpet without his loving wife Keisha by his side. He’s proud to be with her, and it shows. They’re frequently spotted at local charity events giving back to their community, and yet with his hectic Hollywood schedule, they still find time to be great parents and enjoy a little couple time. Talk about the perfect balance!

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Crush Quality: He Takes Care of Home

The only time you hear about Morris Chestnut in the news headlines is when he has a new movie or TV show out. Otherwise, he’s at home taking care of his lovely wife and children and ensuring that their private life stays, well, private. We like that, Morris! Keep doing what you’re doing, lovely.

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Crush Quality: He Stands By His Woman

Will Smith has set the bar for husbands mighty high. The debonair action movie star and seasoned actor has publicly adored and supported his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, for 16 years. Together they’re raising happy, healthy children, embarking on joint business ventures and enjoying passion projects—they’re the perfect team!

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Crush Quality: Um, Everything!

Michael Ealy has reigned supreme atop Black women’s crush lists forever, and although he’s no longer an eligible bachelor (and we’re happy for him) we can never forget the many, many reasons we’ll always love him so—those lips, those eyes, that smile!

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Crush Quality: He’s Her Rock
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Crush Quality: He Has His Own

Some fans like to joke that Nick Cannon is “Mr. Mariah Carey,” but the truth is, he’s cashing more checks than most. The TV-host, musician, producer and businessman knows that a real man holds his own, even when he’s married to one of the most famous female singers of all time. You go ahead, Nick.

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Crush Quality: He Only Has Eyes For Her

Newlywed and Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams likes to keep his private life private and stay low key, but one thing he’s never shy about his how much he loves his wife. Too sweet!

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Crush Quality: He’s a Proud Papa

Actor Taye Diggs really needs no introduction. The star of The Best Man Holiday and Baggage Claim won us over the moment he helped Stella get her groove back, and we’ve adored him ever since. He met his wife on Broadway and now that they’re proud parents to a little boy, he spends his time on talk show couches gushing about the many joys of fatherhood. Sigh…it really is a beautiful thing.

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Crush Quality: He Knows How to Have a Good Time

If you tune in to LaLa’s Full Court Life, you know that Carmelo and his wife know how to enjoy their marriage and each other’s company. He means business on the court and when it comes to staying true to the woman he loves, and we say, what’s not to love about that?

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Crush Quality: He Keeps Things Sexy

Whenever we see Cory Hardrict, who most recently appeared in new movie Lovelace, and his wife, Instant Mom star Tia Mowry-Hardrict, we see that the spark between them is still burning bright. (She even gave him a strip tease on the show!) We see you, Cory! Continue to keep your wife smiling while we smile back at you.

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Crush Quality: Love Looks Good On Him
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Crush Quality: He’s a Consummate Professional

Before there was Idris Elba, there was Denzel Washington — the orginal “ultimate crush.” He’s one of the most talented, professional and confident Black actors of his time (plus an Oscar winner!), and the man is aging more than gracefully. We all know he’s crazy for his wife Pauletta Washington and their beautiful children, and he never forgets to thank them for all they’ve given him throughout the years when he’s giving an acceptance speech. Consider this another standing ovation for you, Mr. Washington!

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Crush Quality: He Shares The Spotlight

Singer John Legend wowed us all from the start with his sultry voice and gorgeous looks, but ever since he fell madly in love with model Christine Teigen (who he married just two weeks ago!) he has no problem sharing the spotlight with her. She’s even featured as the star of his latest video for “All Of Me” in which he also shows off some of their wedding footage.

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Crush Quality: His Wife Is His Best Friend

When Shannon Brown and his wife Monica last visited our offices together, they were so in love it was almost contagious. They’re not just lovers, they’re best friends too and there’s just no beating that. Ms. Monica is one lucky, lucky lady.

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Crush Quality: He’s In Love and He Wants the World to Know It

It’s no secret that Tamia and Grant Hill have been madly in love since the day Anita Baker introduced them in 1996, and our hearts just melted last month when Hill popped up on YouTube playing the piano as his wife sat beside him singing a cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinking Bout You.” Aww!

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Crush Quality: He Shows Off His Wife

All you have to do is follow Swizz Beatz on Instagram and two things are very clear: He’s madly in love with his wife, Alicia Keys, and he cannot get enough of enjoying their life together. We love a man who’s proud of what he has, and like Ms. Keys says, a real man just can’t deny a woman’s worth. (Wink!)

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Crush Quality: He’s a Family Man

When Los Angeles Clippers point guard cutie Chris Paul isn’t scoring points on the court, he’s at home spending quality time with his wife and kids. When his wife Jada was pregnant with their second child and by his side on the red carpet, he couldn’t keep his proud hands off her belly. Seriously, their love is the cutest and it only makes us love him more.

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Crush Quality: He Knows What He Has

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has most likely had his share of offers from women who were interested in getting to know him (a lot) better, but he has always stayed true to one lovely lady in particular—his new wife Savannah Brinson. We gushed in September when the all-star athlete melted right before our eyes as he Instagrammed his way through their romantic honeymoon. Congrats to the James family!

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Crush Quality: He Stays Strong

Duane Martin adds his swagger to the cast of The Real Husbands of Hollywood and we love him on the show. He and wife Tisha Campbell have a rock solid marriage, and have always stood strong together, even when silly divorce rumors were swirling around on the Internet. That’s right, Duane, show the world you love your lady as much now as you always have, and you always will.

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