Jensen Ackles’ 5 Hottest Roles, Ranked

From demon hunter to twisted superhero, Jensen Ackles has spent over two decades dazzling audiences with his charm and impressive range as an actor. He also has everything a decent representative of "the hottest" lists needs. That’s why he is often named the number one guy to make female fans weak in the knees.

Here are five roles that have made him an industry sex symbol, ranked by sheer magnetic appeal.

5. Tom Hanniger – My Bloody Valentine (2009)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, My Bloody Valentine has 62% from critics and 44% from viewers.
• On IMDb, My Bloody Valentine has 6.1/10.

Jensen in horror? Yes, please. In My Bloody Valentine, he plays Tom Hanniger, a man with traumas, secrets and a face you will never forget. He's hot in that mysterious and kind of emotionally broken way, and his haunted eyes are also something that makes him so desirable. While his appeal here is dark and tense, it's still impossible to ignore those intense stares and perfect jawline that do a lot of heavy lifting.

4. Jason Teague – Smallville (2004-2005)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Smallville has 78% from critics and 71% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Smallville has 7.5/10.

As Lana Lang's dreamy boyfriend on Smallville, Jensen was the epitome of college heartthrob. He looked the part: clean-cut, fit, always in tight-fitting polos and jackets that showed off his arms. His character, Jason, was athletic and charming, but with a darker edge. Just enough of a bad boy to keep things interesting.

3. Alec/X5-494 – Dark Angel (2001-2002)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Dark Angel has 65% from critics and 84% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Dark Angel has 7.4/10.

Welcome to the genetic super-soldier era of Jensen. In Dark Angel, he plays Alec, a genetically engineered badass with attitude, always wearing leather jackets, and fight scenes galore. Physically, he's in top form: sharp jaw, spiked hair and a cocky smirk in every other scene. Fans loved the rogue-with-a-heart energy, and his chemistry with Jessica Alba didn't hurt.

2. Dean Winchester – Supernatural (2005-2020)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Supernatural has 93% from critics and 73% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Supernatural has 8.4/10.

This is the role that made millions fall in love with Jensen Ackles, and for good reason. Dean Winchester is the full package: rugged, sarcastic, emotionally complex, and he also looks good with a shotgun.

Whether he's wearing flannel, a leather jacket, or an FBI suit, Dean is effortlessly sexy. Over 15 seasons, Ackles has matured into a classic leading man with big heat, aging like fine whiskey. It's TV's version of the hot older brother fantasy, and he nails it.

1. Soldier Boy – The Boys (2022-)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Boys has 93% from critics and 76% from viewers.
• On IMDb, The Boys has 8.6/10.

Soldier Boy is dangerously hot. Period. This emotionally messed-up role in The Boys turned Ackles into a walking thirst trap. His physical transformation was insane. He piled on muscle, grew a beard, and transformed into a toxic, masculine antihero.

Surprisingly, this made him even more attractive. That's why his most complicated role ended up being the sexiest one. Damaged yet magnetic is a win-win combo… for a TV character, that is.