The 10 Hottest On-Screen Priests in History, Ranked
Forgive me father for I have sinned...
What is it about Catholic priests that fill us with thoughts that are anything but godly?
Is it that they're sexually unattainable? That their robes emphasize their shoulders? That they're obligated to listen to our problems? Whatever it is, the trope of the hot priest has become a cultural staple that can be found in myriad of books, movies, and TV shows. Here are 10 of the hottest priests to ever make it on-screen.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
Nathan Fillion is known for the mischievous glint in his eye and his tendency to play complicated characters, and his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer is no exception. Caleb is a deeply misogynistic priest, who—according to Joss Whedon, the show's creator—was introduced because the mutable, non-corporeal nature of the First Evil "meant that we didn't really have anything to push against. We needed...a sidekick. Somebody physical that we can see from episode to episode." But something about Fillion's boyish charm made the evil character oddly...sexy.
The Sopranos Season 1 Trailer
The Sopranos played with themes of temptation vs. morality throughout its six seasons, and Father Phil was frequently a symbol of that dichotomy. Carmela often went to him for advice and companionship, but soon the relationship began to verge on sexual. Carmela eventually called him out for being a tease, but not before viewers were treated to a few sizzling scenes of forbidden sexual tension.
Derry Girls | Distracted By A Sexy Catholic Priest
Between his natural eye color, moussed hair, and gentle English accent, Father Peter is every Derry Girl's fantasy. We can't say we disagree.
True Confessions (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
This gripping thriller, based loosely on the Black Dahlia murder, stars Robert De Niro as a Catholic priest who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. With his slicked back hair, crisp robes, and dangerous ambition, Rev Spellacy could get it.
Sex And The City (2008) Official Trailer #1 - Sarah Jessica Parker Movie
This hot priest's name tells you everything you need to know about him.
Angels & Demons (2009) Trailer #2 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
The only thing hotter than a hot priest is a hot priest who's also a criminal mastermind, am I right? We should all be seeing therapists.
The Young Pope – Pope's Words About Love
Jude Law would be hot in a paper sack, so you put him in papal robes and we really don't stand a chance. In this scene, we see the young holy man succumb to temptation, which means he's not just a hot priest, he's a bad-boy-hot-priest.
THE EXORCIST - Trailer - (1973) - HQ
In this 2016 TV reboot of the classic horror film of the same name, we see Father Ortega battle the demons living among us... And he looks damn good doing it.
The Thorn Birds Trailer - Part 1
Ralph de Bricassart was the original hot priest, first making people hot under the collar when the novel The Thornbirds became a massive hit in 1977. In 1983, the book was made into a mini-series that became an international phenomenon, making Richard Chamberlain into a lasting sex symbol guaranteed to come to mind the next time you're trying to think pure thoughts in church.
Fleabag 2 Minutes of the Hot Priest Being Hot | Prime Video
Our number one pick is, of course, the hot priest from Fleabag. Skillfully played by Andrew Scott, the hot priest battles and eventually succumbs to lust in the second season of the series, permanently making the word "kneel" a major turn on for us all.