Back in the day, I mean way back, when Disney was still good in our eyes and the worst thing a boy could do to us was mess up the high note, times were simpler. And, boy oh boy, were they better. 'Boy' being the operative word there. At some point or another, I definitely had my heart set on marrying my celebrity crush, and I know you did too. But how many of these marriages did we forget about? How many of my own weddings, which I had so thoughtfully planned, did I miss?
Here’s a recap of these heartthrobs, so you can go ahead and hit ‘em with an apology on Twitter.
1. Jonathan Taylor Thomas
First, there was the seemingly unforgettable Jonathan Taylor Thomas. JTT had it all: good looks and wit to match. Plus, he voiced young Simba. Precious. I thought I could stare into those baby blues forever, but after an eight year run on Home Improvement, JTT moved off our radar.
2. Aaron Carter
The void in our hearts could be filled by none other than the songbird of the 90s generation. Aaron Carter stole our hearts even before he appeared on "Lizzie McGuire," but that sent things over the edge. I would have changed my first name to Candy to get him to make my last name Carter.
3. Corbin Bleu
Aaron definitely sparked our interest in boys that could sing, play basketball, and could possibly introduce us to Zac Efron. Of course, we all had big plans for our lives with Troy Bolton, but we would be lying if we said we didn’t see Chad, Troy’s sidekick, as the whole package too. The hair, the voice, and those dance basketball skills were undeniably everything that I thought I would value in a husband.
4. Drake Bell
Seriously, we loved boys that could sing, and Drake Bell’s character on "Drake & Josh" was in a band. A BAND. We didn’t know we were ready for this kind of angst, but it was everything we were looking for in our guy. As if his cool guy attitude wasn’t enough, he had a way with the ladies. No one could rock skinny jeans quite like Drake, but he also had a heart of gold and could make us laugh until we cried. Our future was bright.
5. The Jonas Brothers
As The Jonas Brothers became a sensation, the popular argument among all girls was who is the best Jonas, and why? But, seriously, how can you choose just one? With Nick’s recent success, it’s pretty easy to forget that, hey, Joe and Kevin were there too. Not only were they there, but they had great hair. I’ll never forget the original JBs. Like, I know you’re brothers, but can’t we work something out?
I consider myself a monogamist, but looking back, it’s clear I stepped out on a few of my most beloved crushes as new ones stepped into the picture. I’m sorry, guys. We’re all sorry we forgot about you. We loved you all at different times, but none more than the other.
Except for you, JTT. Call me.
