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PHOTOS: 25 gay celebs over 40 we’d love to call “daddy” this Father’s Day

As the saying goes, age is just a number. And this is true for these sizzling-hot-gay celebrities who have gracefully embraced their forties, fifties, and beyond. In an industry where youth often takes center stage, these hunky snacks have captivated audiences with their talent, charm, and undeniable presence. And they got us crushing. Hard.

With age comes experience and usually a long-standing career within their industry. Older men also tend to be more mature and wise, which can bring depth and emotion to their craft. Excuse us, but is there anything hotter than a man with some experience under their belt, ahem, who is good at their job, and can tap into their emotions? The answer is no. No, there’s not. 

From timeless heartthrobs to seasoned artists, let’s explore these 25 hot male celebs over 40 who we love to call daddy. And maybe post their picture up in our bedrooms and write their names in our trapper keepers. [INSERT FANGIRL SCREAM HERE]

Click through to see these men that have aged like a fineeeee wine…

Anderson Cooper

Working as a broadcast journalist and political commentator, Cooper is the hottest thing to hit the CNN news desk.

Andrew Scott

Scott made us all hot under our collar (and Roman collars) in the BBC series Fleabag, a comedy-drama where he plays the love interest, The Priest.

BD Wong

Wong is the only actor in Broadway history to receive a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theatre World Award, all for his performance in M. Butterfly. And we are impressed.

Haaz Sleiman

What does Jesus, a squatter, and the husband of a superhero have in common? Well, they have all been played by the talented and gorgeous Sleiman.

Cheyenne Jackson

Starring in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth seasons of American Horror Story, Jackson is welcome in our dreams and nightmares.

Jason Collins

Standing at 7’0” and with 13 seasons in the NBA, Collins is a sexy-man tree we wouldn’t mind climbing.

Lee Pace

From playing an intergalactic villain to portraying a pastry chef who can bring people back from the dead, Pace is one of the most versatile, ahem ahem, leading men in Hollywood.

Murray Bartlett

Murray. Murray. Murray. We loved you in Looking. We loved you in White Lotus. And we love you in real life. How about we go on a date?

Kal Penn

He’s an actor. He’s an author. He’s a former White House staff member for Obama. And he’s our secret boyfriend. Shhhh! Don’t tell him.

Matt Bomer

Bomer has played a stripper, a con artist, and superhero. And the stud has been playing with our heartstrings since the first time we laid eyes on him.

 Maulik Pancholy

Known for his time on 30 Rock and Weeds, Pancholy is a funny guy who will tickle your funny bone.

 Tarell Alvin McCraney

 McCraney is a producer and writer, known for Moonlight, David Makes Man, and High Flying Bird. And we’d be down for a walk in the moonlight with him anytime… just ask us, Tarell!

Tevin Campbell

 Campbell is a singer, songwriter, and overall stud. And a guy we wouldn’t mind being serenaded by.

Victor Garber

 Garber’s character, Thomas Andrews, may have went down on the Titanic, but [INSERT SOMETHING ABOUT GOING DOWN THAT MY EDITOR WON’T ALLOW HERE].

Wentworth Miller

Known for his role on Prison Break, Miller has us all wishing we were his cellmate. Whoopsie. We dropped our soap.

Zachary Quinto

Starring as Spock in the Star Trek franchise, Quinto can beam us up whenever he pleases.

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19 Comments*

  • ciasteczek

    Murray Bartlett or Matt Bomer can be my daddy any day

  • PolishBear

    And just where the hell is Nick Offerman?

    • gjamesm46

      When did he come out as gay?

    • PolishBear

      Wishful thinking, I guess.

    • JromeGervais09

      Did you just come out? lmfao. He is the sexy actor and husband of Megan Mullally, from Will and Grace.

  • monty clift

    I can’t imagine Andy Cohen as a “Daddy.” He’s such a pompous little man.

    • gjamesm46

      I have heard the same about you.

    • dbmcvey

      You’re a Republican.

    • JromeGervais09

      Oh, my dear. You sound like the pot calling the kettle biege.

    • monty clift

      @dbmcvey, This coming from a trans-chaser like you? Lol Go suck on a T-dick, you gross freak.

    • dbmcvey

      So, you admit you’re a Republican.

  • greekboy

    I’m gonna list my top 25. One thru twenty four is Matt Bomer. No. 25 is Cheyenne Jackson. Full stop

  • Prowelsh56

    ME! I AM YOUR DADDY. THAT’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW LADS.

  • pattygale

    Adam Lambert not being on this list totally invalidates it, sorry.
    Google Royal Albert Hall Adam for sparkly, or London Capital Summertime Ball for conservative Adam. OR, next Sunday on Andy Cohen Watch What Happens.

  • andrewl

    My God, of a few of the gentlemen on this list are considered Daddies, then I must be the Grand Daddy type. My self visualisation takes another slap across the face LOL. By the way I will take Ricky Martin any way he comes!

  • KellyRobinsonJr

    I wish Tom Ford and Andy Cohen had naked twitter accounts!

  • Kangol2

    John Amaechi, please, as go watch a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, a brilliant playwright, before we chill and listen to Tevin Campbell, who still has the voice of an angel.

  • Yooper

    Yes to each and every one of’em!!

  • MusicBoi74

    Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen…hell no. Disgusting queens.

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