A cool day in Michigan forced me to think of what would warm me up. A hot cup of coffee? A shot of tequila? Sure. But that wasn’t what I was thinking of.

How about my personal trifecta of the most handsome, talented, charismatic male actors that put me in a flutter with every word they utter? Ha Ha.  I didn’t mean for that to rhyme.  Let’s start over. Who are the men that make me smile whenever they’re on the big screen? The men whose movies I have to see at the theater as soon as they open? The men who I stare at in awe while they fill the screen, and my heart, with their presence?

1. Gerard Butler

Who can resist the star of 300? I had no idea I’d like this movie so much until I stared at Gerry’s abs and heard his forceful rhetoric. He’s sex-on-a-stick. The Scottish accent. The roguish charm. Any character he plays–whether the rough guy or the funny guy–Gerry can do it all. I can’t get enough of him. Gaze into those eyes—drowning pools of blue. Gawk at those rippling muscles–and dream they’re wrapped around you. Be still my heart…and take a deep breath now. Oh Gerry.

2. Viggo Mortensen

The introspective, private man. The artist—painter, writer, photographer, musician. The “I don’t want to be an actor” actor. The trivia on Viggo is amazing—he speaks six languages, has lived all over the world. He can portray a wide variety of characters and make it look so effortless. Viggo IS Aragorn in Lord of the Rings—the most handsome, magnificent king ever. And don’t forget to look at that bum…it’s just about the hottest one you’ll ever see!

3. Christian Bale

The BEST Batman. Ever. The man who picks his roles based on how much of a physical challenge they are. There seems to be no limit as to what he’ll do to his body to get into the character. No comedies for this guy. He’ll beat your ass and you’re going to like it. Mmm…okay. I’ll take my chances and I’m sure I’ll like it if Christian is doing it.