8. Idris Elba

One of the most popular British actors ever, Idris Elba, has always been in the centre of attention when it comes to physical virtues.

The undeniably handsome artist has been making women pine over him for years and years, but it wasn’t until he made an appearance with a full beard that he definitely put down roots in “the gardens of ultimate hotness.”

There’s no question whether the A-lister looks better with facial hair or not – especially when considering the fact that his beard is charmingly splashed with some grey hair as well.

We call a semi-silver fox on this one, and we can only plead the universe that Elba keeps his beard.