Why do women find James Dean so attractive?

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What was the fascination about James Dean? My girlfriend said he was the perfect guy, she is 22. Was it the way he acted or was it because he was considered handsome?

Curmudgeon · Accepted Answer

Yes, and three other reasons. Thanks to my elderly 1950's vintage parents for their input here:

1. He died tragically young, not even yet 25, in, of all things, a highway accident, at the junction of what is now California Route 41 and California Route 46 (which was then called US 466), a rather middle of nowhere place. It still is that way today.

2. He was a brooding symbol of the "Silent Generation", young adults of the 1950s, which grew up in the shadow of its GI Generation predecessors, who had effectively changed the world massively. People of that age range, like Mr. Dean and my parents, felt themselves "without a cause".

3. He seemed to have been an American success story, coming from humble origins to achieve Hollywood stardom. Of course, had he lived, he might have become a mess like his fellow "Rebel Without A Cause" stars Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo became. He might have died a bloated druggie like Elvis, or of AIDS like Rock Hudson, but we will never know.

MAC1983 · Accepted Answer

The thing with James Dean is, well, not only his looks but that he is probably one of the most gifted actors of his generation, and his untimely death raised him to a legendary status.

He was very talented, raw and uncompromising, and an icon of Youth. Many women are drawn to that. The way he could convey emotion on a physical and intelectual way never seems to go out of style.

His 3 films made more of an impact than many long careers. See them, and you'll have your answer. Also, see them in order to realize just how much he honed his craft in so few years.

He's a good boy, a bad Boy, a "Rebel without a cause", a drag racer and motorcycle rider, imposing yet endearing - see how many boxes that can tick for women? 😉

menina · Accepted Answer

I love James Dean! I wish I have had the chance of meeting him. I've always been fascinated by his life and his personality. He seemed to be sensitive, smart and fun. It's a shame that he died so soon with a lot more to accomplish.
I consider him fascinating also because of his looks, he wasn't tall but he was handsome and sexy. He looked like someone who could live in the 21st century.

Subarugirl · Accepted Answer

Because he is attractive... Why did so many people find Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood, Jack Landon, Cary Grant, and Elizabeth Taylor attractive? Most of those people embodied the beauty standards of that time period.

Mofunfour20 · Answer

That's what you both do, tell each other who you think is hot? Sounds like a bad deal to me, there's only so many times I'm gonna tell anyone to stfu before I walk off. None of my exes ever did that

Guy13 · Answer

It’s the same thing with me but Betty Boop. I’m so attracted to her that my woman is short with exactly her figure 4ft 11 98lb.-all 🚼 and right amount of breasts.

It’s a Thing…When she comes home with a James Dean look-a-like, you will know WHY right then
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sheikalana · Answer

He was so handsome. Had that bad boy look, good bone structure and beautiful features. I don't know much about his personality tho is just the looks for me.

Biancam13 · Answer

Because he’s classically good looking/handsome and he has a bad boy image which is appealing to some

Yurrasis · Answer

Never knew he existed until this post lol. I don't find him attractive but that's just my preference 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sincerly_KittyCat · Answer

Maybe because he is attractive. He has a nice face to a lot women. I am not going all crazy for him but anyone with eyes can see he is handsome.

Siren777 · Answer

Could be looks or persona. What he portrays... what they deem to be attractive.

Aurora1010 · Answer

I think he looks average, Marlon Brando was handsome when he was young.

Anonymous · Answer

I think he had that bad boy vibe and smouldering look that many women like. I don't get it either, not my type. I am more into the very postive, expressive and cute looking men.

Slartybartfast · Answer

He was the stereotype for the "Bad boy" that women want.

Anonymous · Answer

It could be both but I think mostly because he was considered handsome.

zagor · Answer

Because he's 24 forever. I've been on the road where he died.

Anonymous · Answer

He was the stereotypical bad boy and the last of the strong, silent type like Gary Cooper not to mention by dying young means he never aged like an older Peter Pan or something

OddBeMe · Answer

Less options back then. No reality shows to launch boy bands,

anylolone · Answer

Because he's. He's fit, youthful looking, sharp jawline, broad shoulders, etc..

Anonymous · Answer

I think what you mean is why are women obsessed with James DEEN because he is a porn star who women seem to cream themselves for

Anonymous · Answer

How old are these women? Lol I would imagine most immature women would find him attractive.

cryscrys1 · Answer

Well I can’t say he is ugly

lrina · Answer

tbh i don't find him very attractive

NorthAfrican · Answer

He is handsome that's about it

HeartFullOfGlue · Answer

He's not that attractive

Anonymous · Answer

Women like bad boys and he always acted one

JessieBellll · Answer

He's attractive

Waldoe · Answer

who knows? not me

ACR130 · Answer

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