Crush: Hollywood's Next Generation

  • Taylor Lautner: Humble Heartthrob

    posted by tabitha - Tue Sep 1 2009, 7:20 AM PDT

    celebs: Taylor Lautner
    topics: Hotties

    Taylor Lautner on the cover of Teen Vogue Bruce Weber/Teen Vogue Admit it -- ever since you saw Taylor Lautner in the preview for the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon," you've been tempted to switch from Team Edward to Team Jacob. Or maybe you're definitely now on Team Jacob. The point is, the 17-year-old actor's newly buffed-up bod got your attention, didn't it? And now it's gotten him the cover of Teen Vogue.

    There's no spare tire on Taylor. Bruce Weber/Teen Vogue The Grand Rapids, Michigan, native plays down all the excitement with a humbleness not often seen in Hollywood. "I think the fans would love anybody who played Jacob," he tells the magazine, referring to his character Jacob Black, a Native American werewolf. "I'm just lucky to be the one who got the chance."

    Taylor Lautner's Teen Vogue Photo Shoot

    Lautner worked out like crazy with a personal trainer to get ripped for "New Moon." Bruce Weber/Teen Vogue

    Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Taylor Lautner

    Perhaps the modesty should come as no surprise -- Lautner wasn't among the many fame-seekers who eagerly make a pilgrimage to Tinseltown with stars in their eyes. He was pushed into it by his martial arts instructor (Lautner was a four-time Xtreme Martial Arts champ by the time he was 13). Reluctant at first, it only took a few auditions before he was hooked. "Taking on roles that were the opposite of what I could be in real life? That's still my favorite thing."

    Sometimes a hottie just needs to cool down. Bruce Weber/Teen Vogue Of course, along with that comes the paparazzi, the autograph seekers, the screaming girls. For the most part, he's been able to steer clear of the tabloids, but he is rumored to be romantically involved with Disney star Selena Gomez. "She's a great girl" is all he'll say when asked about it. Look at that -- only 17 and already a PR pro.

    Quiz: How Well Do You Know Taylor?

    Lautner as Jacob Black in "New Moon." Bruce Weber/Teen Vogue Press him further by asking about the alleged real-life romance between "Twilight" leads Robert Pattinson (the Edward Cullen in Team Edward) and Kristen Stewart (who plays Bella Swan), and he just laughs. "It's crazy," he says of all the gossip. "But the fans help. They're a big part of the motivation."

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  • Elizabeth
    He is so beautiful. :)
    report abuseposted December 19, 2009 5:48 PM PST
  • Mike
    Gay
    report abuseposted December 17, 2009 6:17 PM PST
  • Giselle
    he is sooo freakin hott and I've been team jacob ever since The adventures of shark boy and lava girl I was neveer team edward
    report abuseposted December 16, 2009 7:35 AM PST
  • Giselle
    he is sooo freakin hott and I've been team jacob ever since The adventures of shark boy and lava girl I was neveer team edward
    report abuseposted December 16, 2009 7:35 AM PST
  • Mo
    SO HOT SO HOT SO HOT SO HOT SO HOT SO HOT!!!!!!! He's so cute and has an awesome personality........*sigh* he's all perfect except for the fact he's older than me.....
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:56 PM PST
  • Me
    Taylor is a beautiful boy .. and the role of the new moon it more ... is very nice favor and be serious who would not love a guy like him: X: X. .. I love Taylor: : X .. I like very much to have the chance to see you live or even to talk with you .. you are awesome .. my biggest fan ... I love you taylor: x
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST
  • Me
    Taylor is a beautiful boy .. and the role of the new moon it more ... is very nice favor and be serious who would not love a guy like him: X: X. .. I love Taylor: : X .. I like very much to have the chance to see you live or even to talk with you .. you are awesome .. my biggest fan ... I love you taylor: x
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST
  • Me
    Taylor is a beautiful boy .. and the role of the new moon it more ... is very nice favor and be serious who would not love a guy like him: X: X. .. I love Taylor: : X .. I like very much to have the chance to see you live or even to talk with you .. you are awesome .. my biggest fan ... I love you taylor: x
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST
  • Me
    Taylor is a beautiful boy .. and the role of the new moon it more ... is very nice favor and be serious who would not love a guy like him: X: X. .. I love Taylor: : X .. I like very much to have the chance to see you live or even to talk with you .. you are awesome .. my biggest fan ... I love you taylor: x
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST
  • Me
    Taylor is a beautiful boy .. and the role of the new moon it more ... is very nice favor and be serious who would not love a guy like him: X: X. .. I love Taylor: : X .. I like very much to have the chance to see you live or even to talk with you .. you are awesome .. my biggest fan ... I love you taylor: x
    report abuseposted December 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST
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