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12 Beloved Brothers Who Can Do No Wrong In Fans' Eyes

We love us some Black men and that's no secret. Here are 12 famous Black men who are so beloved, they can do absolutely no wrong in our eyes. 
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Idris Elba

Ahh, Idris. Between the accent, that smile and that smoulder, we will forever be at your mercy. 

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02
Jesse Williams

Actor and activist Jesse Williams is woke and fine. #JesseIsBae2kForever

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03
Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut will always be one of the best men in our eyes. Between his chocolate skin and that gorgeous smile, he’ll always make our hearts skip a beat.

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04
President Barack Obama

POTUS has infinite amounts of swag and will forever be our favorite of all time. 

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05
Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe could speak in one of his many languages to us anytime. We can’t get enough of this guy.

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06
Larenz Tate

We’ve got a love jones for Mr. Tate and we aren’t afraid to admit it. 

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07
Michael Ealy

Mr. Lighteyes, Michael Ealy, can do no wrong. He’s smart, sweet and fine!

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08
Omar Epps

Mr. Epps stole our hearts the moment he first appeared on screen and we aren’t mad at it!

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09
Will Smith

Will Smith will always and forever be the Fresh Prince of our hearts. 

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10
John Legend

John Legend may think we’re all just ordinary people but he’s certainly an extraordinary gentleman. 

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11
Lance Gross

*Sigh* Lance is such nothing but a dream!

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12
LL Cool J

Ladies have always loved cool James and we admit we’re some of them. 

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