2024 was the year of Glen Powell – Period.

Yes, Powell has been in Hollywood for years, but nothing cements an actor’s status as a heartthrob like wearing a white T-shirt in the rain or drinking a beer on stage Luke Combs (Special thanks to the summer blockbuster Twister for allowing Us to have both iconic moments.)

The actor made his famous film debut in the 2003 film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. From there, he played some small but notable roles, like Chad Radwell in the short-lived – but absolutely epic – series Scream Queens or the fainting valuej Charlie in Netflix’s “Set It Up.” Fans can argue (and they will) that Powell had his breakout role as Jake “Hangman” Seresin in 2022 Top Gun: Maverickbut it wasn’t until this year that he truly became a household name.

“That’s the funniest thing about this moment,” Powell said The Hollywood Reporter in May as he reflected on his career. “I’ve been working really hard for a long time, putting things together and just trying to get them into shape so that people can give them away as… gifts. Then you get to a point where people just say, “Yeah, let’s do it,” and suddenly you’re playing musical chairs with yourself. You’re like, ‘Wait a minute, am I sitting in all these chairs?’”

The Texas native will no doubt continue to sit wherever he wants in Hollywood, especially as his star continues to rise. 2024 could have been be year, but Powell is just getting started.

Keep scrolling to learn why Us was obsessed with Powell this year:

Overall sex appeal

Powell posed shirtless Men’s Health in November 2023, and we definitely thought it couldn’t get any better – until killer was released on Netflix. The streaming service made waves earlier this summer with Powell’s on-screen sex montage with his co-star Adriatic Arjona.

Two months later, Powell put on his cowboy hat and proved that there is no love in Oklahoma unless you star opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in a movie about tornadoes. Twister showcased Powell’s sex appeal on full display, and this time the actor kept his shirt on the entire time. He’s just a real movie star and that’s all Us has something to say about it.

Life as a dog dad

If Powell’s looks aren’t good enough, his old terrier-poodle mix named Brisket (@hotbrisket on Instagram) might seal the deal. While filming TwisterThe actor adopted his now famous puppy, who even got his own magazine cover. fashion became “Dogue” last August and, of course, Brisket was there.

“Brisket’s best quality, in my opinion, is his ability to cuddle,” Powell gushed about his pup. “If there’s any shape on your body that’s somewhat suitable for cuddling, he’ll figure it out, whether it’s the top of your head, the neck, the hips or the feet. He’s just made for cuddling.”

Anyone familiar with Powell’s social media presence knows that brisket also doubles as a thirst-quencher.

No. 1 son

Powell tried to convince his parents Cyndy And Glen Sr.in each of his projects and 2024 was no different. This year they returned to the big screen Twister – Powell’s big blockbuster hit of the summer – as a couple sitting behind Powell and his co-star Daisy Edgar Jones during a rodeo sequence.

“They have a very good time on screen, wearing cowboy hats, boots and all that getup,” Powell said Us in July. “You look great. I mean, obviously they’re from Texas. So they were supposed to look very comfortable in this look, but they pulled it off.”

In addition to their endless cameo appearances, Cyndy and Glen Sr. are also known for showing up and supporting Glen whenever possible – often showing fans exactly where Powell gets his sense of humor. At the May premiere of his Netflix film killerThe duo hilariously followed the actor with giant signs that read, “Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen” and “This will never happen.”

“I think perhaps the greatest gift my parents gave me is to never let me sit in things I didn’t want to sit in and to let me pursue the passions I wanted to pursue, no matter what.” said Powell Us that his parents have supported his career over the years. “When I discovered films, that was all I wanted to do. And the schedule didn’t matter. I would like to wake up and think about it, and I wake up and talk about it. So I’m just really grateful to my parents for not trying to stop me from a job that has such a low success rate, which I think a lot of parents do.”

Do you show love and appreciation for your – very cool – parents, no matter how famous you become? Totally sexy.

Costar chemistry

Powell told Weekly entertainment in June when it comes to on-screen chemistry: “It’s either like that or it’s not. There’s no way to force it.” And while that may be true, Powell apparently hasn’t met a co-star he wouldn’t have a lot of fun with.

From his time onwards Scream Queens with Nick Jonas to his romantic comedy Everyone but you with Sydney SweeneyPowell has always sizzled with his co-stars on screen – but with the sparks he created in 2024 Twister And killer Lead actresses Edgar-Jones and Arjona were perhaps the most intense of all.

“The basis of it is, ‘Oh, we could spend four hours together and not shut up.’ “This is someone I feel incredibly comfortable with,” Arjona told Netflix of her instant connection with Powell. “And when you feel comfortable with someone, a layer of trust and respect develops. You free yourself and allow this chemistry to live on, so to speak.”

We love that Powell can develop chemistry with anyone and everyone – some would even say he gets along well with Storms – but knowing that his co-stars feel safe and respected on set makes him the ultimate green Flag.

Doppelganger madness

Celebrity look-alike contests were all the rage in 2024, and some stars were involved Timothée Chalamet – show up to the event to lend their support. While Powell couldn’t appear in person when his own lookalike competition took place in Austin, Texas, he sent mom Cyndy to help judge in his place — and even appeared in a video to offer his winning lookalike a special prize.

“Look, I know there’s some money and a hat on the line here, but I just want to say that the winner of today’s contest will receive a personal prize from me,” Powell said in the video. “Now you may know that my parents make a cameo in every movie I make, but today the winner of the Glen Powell Lookalike Contest gets their parents or family member of their choice to make a cameo in mine next film. I’m completely serious.”

This down-to-earth aura is exactly what makes Powell so endearing. If you ask Us, He is everything a real movie star should be.