The Top 10 Stars You Can Bring Home to Mom

This week, in honor of the Hallmark high holy day for mothers, we count down the 10 hottest male stars who are so inherently charming, clean-cut, and/or classy, your mama would melt if you brought one of them home to meet the fam.

Enjoy the cuddliest and cutest celebs you’d be proud to bring home to Mom after the jump.

Hell, I’d be proud just to bring (almost) any one of them home to bed! 

Neil Patrick Harris: America’s favorite sitcom star is a philanthropic, committed art collector with a flair for magic tricks. Consider Mom smitten if you score such a good-on-paper cutie.

Cheyenne Jackson: With his classic movie-star good looks, your Ma will feel you on this flame.

Anderson Cooper: C’mon! He’s only one of the most trusted (and dreamy) faces in news. Plus Mom could be in-laws with the frickin’ Vanderbilts!

Mike Ruiz: This supersuccessful (and so hot) photographer shoots major celebs and fashion icons with surreal, stunning results. He can give Mommie Dearest the most glamazon photo of her life.

T.R. Knight: What mom could resist his adorable boy-next-door looks and sheepish grin? Besides, he was a very promising surgeon who served his country. Oh — that was just on Grey’s, huh?

Taye Diggs: The triple-threat chiseled actor takes our breath away. Plus his million-dollar smile would win bonus points with my mom.

Matthew Mitcham: The Out Olympian is accomplished and dedicated — what more could Mommy want in a prospective beau for her son?

Wilson Cruz: He was out before it was cool, and he hasn’t stopped turning in original, relatable, winning performances since he burst onto our TVs in the early ’90s as gay Rickie on My So-called Life. If anyone could charm a cold mother, it’s the talented Mr. Cruz.

Ernie (skip the Bert): This soft and cuddly Sesame Street staple will win over any mom with his positive good nature and giving giggle. Just leave his cranky other half at home.

Ricky Martin: He may be newly out, but he’s always been undeniably handsome. Plus your mom probably secretly loves to shake her bon-bon to his hits after a few glasses.