James Marsden’s Clean Start

Tue, 25 December 2007 at 11:04 am

James Marsden demonstrates how to achieve spring’s unfettered look in GQ’s latest issue. Check out this snippet from GQ of the 34-year-old actor:

With bone structure like this, James Marsden is the kind of actor you expect to get the girl. But he doesn’t. Ever. As Cyclops in X-Men, he was overshadowed by Wolverine. In The Notebook, Rachel McAdams chose Ryan Gosling. In Superman Returns, he’s engaged to Lois Lane, and yet she still had a kid with Superman! (spoiler alert) But in this month’s 27 Dresses, Marsden plays opposite Knocked Up’s Katherine Heigl, and he finally comes out on top.

“I’ve been up-and-coming for fifteen years now,” he says. “And to tell you the truth, it’s the perfect place to be.” It certainly makes fatherhood easier (he’s married with two kids). “I can still walk into the grocery store and most people don’t even blink an eye. If I can manage to still be up-and-coming when I’m 80 years old, then I’ll know I’ve had the ultimate career.”

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Photos: Peggy Sirota/GQ
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# 1

KRUNG KRUNG @ 12/25/2007 at 11:12 am

never heard of him.

# 2

pipi @ 12/25/2007 at 11:14 am

Love him.

# 3

melly @ 12/25/2007 at 11:15 am

well i wish i could meet him at a grocery store

i FLOVE him… though i’ll overlook the fact he looks a wee bit fruity.

i’ll even watch 27 Dresses just for him!

# 4

Sarah @ 12/25/2007 at 11:17 am

wasn’t he in Hairspray? lol. oh well… just looks like Corny Collins. I know some people might think I am crazy… lol.

# 5

eira @ 12/25/2007 at 11:28 am

Sarah

yes hes in hairspray and yes he plays corny collins!
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im looking forward to see 27 dresses,i love him!

# 6

Katherine @ 12/25/2007 at 11:39 am

He was amazing in Hairspray (:

# 7

Orange Clockwork @ 12/25/2007 at 11:40 am

LOL @ (spoiler alert) being placed AFTER the spoiler.

# 8

grace @ 12/25/2007 at 11:47 am

Love him!
He’s so good looking and really talented
and if I saw him in a grocery store, I’d DEFINITELY blink an eye! haha!

# 9

suzy @ 12/25/2007 at 11:51 am

love him. he was great in Ally mc beal and hairspray.

# 10

Sara @ 12/25/2007 at 12:05 pm

Hes hot!

# 11

Kodie @ 12/25/2007 at 12:09 pm

he’s my favorite actor!! i’ve loved him since the notebook and he was HILARIOUS in enchanted. and i’d definitely notice if i saw him at the grocery store.

can’t wait to see 27 dresses!

# 12

Eathan @ 12/25/2007 at 12:33 pm

Never heard of him? WTF? Where do you guys live?
You’ve never seen Superman Returns, X-Men 1, 2 & 3 or Hairspray? Jesus.

And why is he not wearing any socks?

# 13

lh @ 12/25/2007 at 1:23 pm

I don’t think he is, but these photos really make him look gay!
Marsden is a kinda good-looking guy, but you sure can’t tell by this photo shoot.
Not much to do as Cyclops, but he was very good as Corny Collins.

# 14

KittKatt @ 12/25/2007 at 1:24 pm

I don’t know who he is but god I love a good looking sockless wonder! Something about a handsome man in dress shoes and no socks just kills me…..

# 15

go sox @ 12/25/2007 at 1:24 pm

Well, I think I remember him in a series called, “Second Noah”……he was SO young in that. My kids loved that show!! I think he looks so good now; he looks happy, and finally getting the career he deserves!

# 16

d-girl @ 12/25/2007 at 1:49 pm

he’s so gorgeous![: i loved him in enchanted.

# 17

hil @ 12/25/2007 at 1:53 pm

how old is he??

# 18

krisnaa @ 12/25/2007 at 2:02 pm

he’s so handsome.

# 19

DUI @ 12/25/2007 at 2:35 pm

Orange Clockwork @ 12/25/2007 at 11:40 am
LOL @ (spoiler alert) being placed AFTER the spoiler.

The alert was in reference to his next movie, 28 dresses.

# 20

V @ 12/25/2007 at 2:38 pm

Thanks JJ.
I looooooooooooooove him!!!

Yes he was Corny Collins in Hairspray!

# 21

zac lover @ 12/25/2007 at 2:42 pm

hahaha hes so funny

# 22

Lori @ 12/25/2007 at 3:16 pm

go sox - I used to watch that show too, Joey Lauren Adams played his gf. I can’t believe he is only 34, he’s seems to have been around forever. The article is so true. He is absolutely gorgeous, yet never gets the girl and he’s been an up comer for years.

I am not loving the pictures. Even though he is pretty, he doesn’t have that super feminine look of Chace Crawford or Zac Efron.

# 23

dee @ 12/25/2007 at 3:18 pm

Is he breaking of some MJ moves in these pics. I see vintage Michael.

# 24

sinistra @ 12/25/2007 at 3:44 pm

Hahaha I hadn’t noticed he does come second most of the time in movies doesn’t he? Why, even in Echanted…..he lost to Patrick Dempsey (spelling) LOL.

# 25

jim @ 12/25/2007 at 4:22 pm

My god, I cant believe many people actually dont know who he is or until Hairspray. Made me feel like I’m a maniac compared to most people.

Anyhow, already at work Jared ? Merry Christmas!!!!

Thank you for the great work, as always!!

# 26

mossy @ 12/25/2007 at 4:28 pm

he’s 34?! my he’s aging wonderfully. he’s certainly underrated but it’s better to stay as an up and comer rather than have a brief moment at the top then total obscurity.

he’s mighty fine.

# 27

Imzadi @ 12/25/2007 at 4:45 pm

I like. He almost to beautiful for a guy. And he has such a great singing voice.

# 28

Sheri Wielgat @ 12/25/2007 at 5:41 pm

Sheri,

Merry Christmas. Thought you would want to see this (if you haven’t already). Cheers………………………

# 29

Kara @ 12/25/2007 at 5:41 pm

he’s so wonderful, i fell in love with him in Hairspray and totally loved him in Enchanted. I can’t wait to see this 27 dresses thing!

and i love those pics.

# 30

Jenn Schift @ 12/25/2007 at 7:51 pm

I think this fellow looks like a homosexual. I would love to spend a “girls day” shopping with him!

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