photographed by Kai Z Feng

Lately, whenever anyone mentions Nicholas Hoult, it's usually about what he must be thinking now that his ex Jennifer Lawrence is an Oscar winner so soon after their breakup. But, you guys, just because she's getting so much attention and critical acclaim and we all love her to pieces doesn't mean he's doing so bad himself. After all, this is a guy who went from a lovable (but, let's be real, super-nerdy) kid with a bad haircut in About a Boy to Hottie McHotterson and starring in last month's hit movie Warm Bodies as well as Jack the Giant Slayer, which premieres today. Seriously, he went from this: to THIS: That in itself is an accomplishment, not to mention all the movies and whatnot. So let's give Nicholas a little love with some eye-candy pics and GIFs. Enjoy! Not bad to look at, right? He's really good at peering off into the distance while being dirty/sweaty (in an attractive way, of course). Photos: Summit Entertainment, Warner Bros., FameFlynet