It boy

An It boy is a young man famed for his looks, but in recent years has come to describe a new up-and-coming young star whom has recently broken into mainstream cinema. This term usually has a wider appeal, as compared to a teen idol, which is usually a niche audience. The term is a spinoff from "It girl".

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Male actors are usually referred to as "it boy" less often than a female actor will be referred to as an "it girl", as male actors often begin their careers at an older age. The reign of an "It boy" usually lasts around a year, where they will either become a full-fledged celebrity or their popularity will fade.

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Teen idol: A teen idol is a famous person who generates attention from large numbers of teenagers. The term means idol for teens; a teen idol is often young, but in many cases no longer a teen. Some teen idols are child actors. The idol's popularity may be limited to teens, or extend to all age groups....

It girl: An It girl is a young woman famed for her good looks, but in recent years has come to describe a new up-and-coming young starlet who has recently broken into mainstream cinema. The term was coined after Clara Bow made the film It in 1927, which was a vehicle for her sex-appeal. Consequently, Bow was...

It boy related Images and Photos (experimental)

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