Ah, the nostalgia of the ’80s! Back in sixth grade, I was a devoted collector of every teen magazine I could get my hands on. Tiger Beat, Teen, Bop, 16 Magazine, Seventeen, and YM were my holy grails. My bedroom floor was a chaotic sea of colorful pages, each one capturing the essence of youthful crushes. Eventually, I graduated to Sassy, the magazine that felt a bit more grown-up. But prior to that, my world revolved around those teenybopper publications.
Like many kids of my generation, I had a soft spot for ’80s boy heartthrobs. By “soft spot,” I mean my walls were plastered with their striking, pouty faces. I would spend countless hours thumbing through magazines, meticulously cutting out pictures—well, sometimes ripping them out in a frenzy of excitement. Looking back, I can chuckle at my youthful antics, like applying lipstick and kissing the pages. Surely, I wasn’t the only one lost in this preteen fervor!
Here’s a tribute to my top six crushes from that unforgettable era, ranked by how they tugged at my heartstrings:
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Jason Rivers
Jason was my number one. I felt a connection to his character struggles on TV, even if I remained loyal to my own family’s ideals. His charming smile and sparkling blue eyes captivated me completely. -
Liam Hawke
Another son of hippie parents, Liam embodied all that was beautiful and genuine. I imagined him enjoying the same natural lifestyle I did, avoiding anything artificial. Tragically, he left us too soon, but his kindness and stunning looks made a lasting impact. -
Milo Jansen
During his peak, Milo was simply mesmerizing. His unique voice and endearing personality made him stand out. With his extraordinary talent, he seemed almost magical, yet when you heard him speak, he felt like just another kid with a heart of gold. -
Robbie Lowe
Before his later controversies, Robbie was the quintessential heartthrob, complete with a chiseled physique. He was my favorite member of The Brat Pack, competing closely with another crush who’d make the list shortly. I could have gazed at his good looks for hours—oh wait, I did! -
Christian Slate
Every girl has her “bad boy” crush, right? Christian was mine. He captured my heart in Heathers with his rebellious charm and a hidden softness that shone through in Pump Up the Volume. -
Andrew McCarthy
I’ll admit, I practically wore out my VHS copy of Mannequin. Andrew was adorably preppy, which wasn’t quite my style, but his down-to-earth demeanor and undeniable cuteness made him utterly irresistible. Did I mention how cute he was?
Of course, this list barely scratches the surface. I could ramble on about many more heartthrobs, but there’s a limit before I’d feel too shy to share! As I grew older, I shifted my affections to real-life boys—who would have certainly bolted if they had seen my walls adorned with these ’80s icons. Yet, I will always cherish these early crushes, the ones that filled my bedroom with youthful dreams.
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In summary, the ’80s were a time filled with crushes that shaped our childhoods. These heartthrobs not only adorned my walls but also left an indelible mark on my youthful heart.
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