Glen Powell's 10 Hottest Moments of 2024

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Paramount Pictures;Hubert Vestil/Getty

Paramount Pictures;Hubert Vestil/Getty

It’s the year ofGlen Powell— and there’s photo evidence!The actor, who turns 36 on Oct. 21, 2024, has had a breakthrough year withAnyone but YouoppositeSydney Sweeneyand an action star turn withHit Man. HisTwisterscostar,Daisy Edgar-Jones, declared a"Glen Powell Summer"in a conversation with PEOPLE before the release of their disaster thriller.From raising his adorable dogBrisketto inviting his parents to troll him on the red carpet, Powell has won fans with his charming film performances and hilarious off-screen persona.Top Gun: MaverickcostarTom Cruiseeven signed off on Powell’s rise to leading man status when he appeared at theTwisterspremiere in London.To celebrate his 36th birthday and massive year, see 10 times Powell has stolen our hearts in 2024.

It’s the year ofGlen Powell— and there’s photo evidence!

The actor, who turns 36 on Oct. 21, 2024, has had a breakthrough year withAnyone but YouoppositeSydney Sweeneyand an action star turn withHit Man. HisTwisterscostar,Daisy Edgar-Jones, declared a"Glen Powell Summer"in a conversation with PEOPLE before the release of their disaster thriller.

From raising his adorable dogBrisketto inviting his parents to troll him on the red carpet, Powell has won fans with his charming film performances and hilarious off-screen persona.Top Gun: MaverickcostarTom Cruiseeven signed off on Powell’s rise to leading man status when he appeared at theTwisterspremiere in London.

To celebrate his 36th birthday and massive year, see 10 times Powell has stolen our hearts in 2024.

01of 10Wet and WildGlen Powell and Sydney Sweeney.Sony Pictures Entertainment IncAs Ben in the rom-comAnyone but You, Powell fell in love with Sydney Sweeney’s Bea — and we fell in love with him. The rest is still"Unwritten."

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Wet and Wild

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney.Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc

As Ben in the rom-comAnyone but You, Powell fell in love with Sydney Sweeney’s Bea — and we fell in love with him. The rest is still"Unwritten."

02of 10Lessons in On-Screen ChemistryGlen Powell on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Saturday Night Live/YouTubeThe tension between Powell and Sweeney’s characters was so palpable that fans believed the pair were dating in real life.“We sold a rom-com,” Sweeneytold PEOPLE, shutting down the rumors.Powell made a surprise appearance onSaturday Night Livefor his costar’s hosting gig, and theypoked funat the allegations of an affair.

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Lessons in On-Screen Chemistry

Glen Powell on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Saturday Night Live/YouTube

Saturday Night Live/YouTube

The tension between Powell and Sweeney’s characters was so palpable that fans believed the pair were dating in real life.

“We sold a rom-com,” Sweeneytold PEOPLE, shutting down the rumors.

Powell made a surprise appearance onSaturday Night Livefor his costar’s hosting gig, and theypoked funat the allegations of an affair.

03of 10Hot ‘Hit Man’Adria Arjona and Glen Powell.Courtesy of NetflixIt seems like chemistry comes easy to Powell. In his leading role forHit Man, which released on Netflix in June, he developed a steamy relationship to kill for (hit man joke) with Adria Arjona’s Madison.

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Hot ‘Hit Man’

Adria Arjona and Glen Powell.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

It seems like chemistry comes easy to Powell. In his leading role forHit Man, which released on Netflix in June, he developed a steamy relationship to kill for (hit man joke) with Adria Arjona’s Madison.

04of 10A Family ManGlen Powell and his parents.Hubert Vestil/Getty ImagesHe has a great sense of humor, too. At his induction to the Texas Film Hall of Fame, the star posed on the carpet in front of his parents Cyndy and Glen Sr., whoheld up signstrolling him.“Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen,” one read.“It’s never gonna happen,” said the other.

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A Family Man

Glen Powell and his parents.Hubert Vestil/Getty Images

Hubert Vestil/Getty Images

He has a great sense of humor, too. At his induction to the Texas Film Hall of Fame, the star posed on the carpet in front of his parents Cyndy and Glen Sr., whoheld up signstrolling him.

“Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen,” one read.

“It’s never gonna happen,” said the other.

05of 10Dapper Dog DadGlen Powell and Brisket.Presley Ann/GettyOf course, Powell really only exists as a vehicle to promote his rescue dog Brisket, whom he adopted in 2023 while filmingTwisters;his costar in that movie, Daisy Edgar-Jones,nominated Brisket for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive.

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Dapper Dog Dad

Glen Powell and Brisket.Presley Ann/Getty

Presley Ann/Getty

Of course, Powell really only exists as a vehicle to promote his rescue dog Brisket, whom he adopted in 2023 while filmingTwisters;his costar in that movie, Daisy Edgar-Jones,nominated Brisket for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive.

06of 10Mirror Selfie MomentGlen Powell and Brisket.Glen Powell/InstagramIn a post dedicated to Brisket, Powell snuck in a thirst trap at the end of the carousel to attempt to regain the spotlight.

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Mirror Selfie Moment

Glen Powell and Brisket.Glen Powell/Instagram

Glen Powell/Instagram

In a post dedicated to Brisket, Powell snuck in a thirst trap at the end of the carousel to attempt to regain the spotlight.

07of 10Winning SmileGlen Powell in ‘Twisters’.Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal PicturesContinuing his run of hit films in 2024, Powell ledTwisters, the standalone sequel to the 1996 filmTwister. He portrayed popular YouTube storm chaser Tyler Owens, who sweeps Edgar-Jones’ Kate Carter off her feet and back into the world of tornado hunting.

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Winning Smile

Glen Powell in ‘Twisters’.Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

Continuing his run of hit films in 2024, Powell ledTwisters, the standalone sequel to the 1996 filmTwister. He portrayed popular YouTube storm chaser Tyler Owens, who sweeps Edgar-Jones' Kate Carter off her feet and back into the world of tornado hunting.

08of 10Cowboy CoutureGlen Powell at the ‘Twisters’ premiere.Samir Hussein/WireImagePowell has stepped up his red carpet style for his many premieres this year. One of his best was an all-black outfit with a white-trimmed blazer for theTwisterspremiere in London.

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Cowboy Couture

Glen Powell at the ‘Twisters’ premiere.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/WireImage

Powell has stepped up his red carpet style for his many premieres this year. One of his best was an all-black outfit with a white-trimmed blazer for theTwisterspremiere in London.

09of 10Men of ActionAlso at the London premiere, Tom Cruise — an action movie phenom in his own right — came to support hisTop Gun: Maverickcastmate Powell.“When your wingman follows you into the storm… 😎🌪️🇬🇧,” Powell captioned his post of the pair, who buddied up with their popcorn buckets.

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Men of Action

Also at the London premiere, Tom Cruise — an action movie phenom in his own right — came to support hisTop Gun: Maverickcastmate Powell.

“When your wingman follows you into the storm… 😎🌪️🇬🇧,” Powell captioned his post of the pair, who buddied up with their popcorn buckets.

10of 10Talk Show SavvyGlen Powell on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’.Lloyd Bishop/NBC via GettyAs part of his movies' press tours, Powell has made the rounds at talk shows likeLate Night withSeth Meyers,TheDrew BarrymoreShowandThe Late Show withStephen Colbert— and he had us swooning every time. (Well, maybe not the time he looked like a capybara, but the other times.)

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Talk Show Savvy

Glen Powell on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’.Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty

Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty

As part of his movies' press tours, Powell has made the rounds at talk shows likeLate Night withSeth Meyers,TheDrew BarrymoreShowandThe Late Show withStephen Colbert— and he had us swooning every time. (Well, maybe not the time he looked like a capybara, but the other times.)

source: people.com