Top 5 Best Twinks of All Time: The Icons Who Defined Generations

Prideloop
May 20, 2025
2 min read

From silver screen stars to internet heartthrobs, we’re counting down the Top 5 Best Twinks of All Time.

1. Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan rose to fame as a internet celebrity turned pop icon, and quickly became an LGBTQ+ trailblazer. With his soft features, lean frame, and emotionally raw music, Sivan defines modern twink energy. His openness about queerness in both his artistry and image makes him an enduring favorite.

2. Joe Locke

Joe Locke burst onto the scene with his breakout role as Charlie Spring in the beloved LGBTQ+ teen series Heartstopper. With his expressive eyes, delicate frame, and emotionally grounded performance, Locke quickly became a Gen Z twink icon. Off-screen, he carries a quiet confidence and thoughtful presence, often using his platform to advocate for queer representation and youth issues. Locke represents a new era of twinks: introspective, politically aware, and proudly authentic.

3. Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet is the modern-day twink that has captured hearts across the globe. Known for his delicate features, slender frame, and nuanced performances, he embodies the twink aesthetic with roles in Call Me By Your Name and Dune. His popularity continues to rise, making him a current cultural icon.

4. Harry Styles

Harry Styles has consistently broken boundaries with his androgynous style and carefree personality. Whether performing in his band One Direction or pursuing his solo career, Styles' fashion choices and unique charisma have made him a beloved twink figure for many.

5. Tom Daley

Tom Daley first entered the public eye as a teenage Olympic diver, captivating fans with his athleticism, charm, and boyish good looks. Over the years, he’s matured into a confident LGBTQ+ advocate, husband, and father—all while maintaining that youthful, twinkish appeal. His vulnerability, especially in sharing his coming-out journey and personal life, has endeared him to fans worldwide. Daley’s combination of athletic grace, genuine warmth, and enduring handsomeness cements his status as a long-reigning twink icon.