Ryan  began his carer playing Billy Douglas, the first gay teenager in a daily soap opera, which began a buzz about him that started a cult following and led him to mainstream popularity. Each of his early starring film roles was sexier than the last: "Little Boy Blue," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "54," "Cruel Intentions." By the time he slipped on those go-go boy satin shorts in "54," America all but had a collective orgasm. His roles up to this point were all about Ryan's characters as sex objects. Indeed his role of Shane in "54" was like a magnified reflection of Ryan's real career to that point. In 2000, this trend changed dramatically. He took on more complex, dramatic roles that relied more on his skill as an actor than on his remarkable physical beauty. "The Way of the Gun," "AntiTrust," "Crash," and "Flags of Our Fathers" offered him bold, smart, powerful and thoughtful roles and the chance to transcend his Hollywood hunk status.

For your consideration is the beige short sleeve shirt Ryan wore as Parker in the film "The Way of the Gun." The shirt is a size 16 in a cotton/poly blend by "Heritage". The shirt is in good screenworn condition and has not been laundered since the filming. It still has residue from Ryan's makeup around the collar. This shirt was originally part of a complete wardrobe set from the film that can be reassembled if you choose. The trousers and earplugs in the following listings were originally part of this costume. It is interesting to note that this costume is much larger than previous costumes made for Phillippe. He bulked up with 25 lbs. of muscle for this role and also stopped shaving for 3 months. This listing specifically includes the beige shirt, the original costumer's tag, and a certificate of authenticity from The Leading Men Collection. $239