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 1 pair of foam earplugs worn by Ryan in his role as Parker in in "The Way of the Gun." These earplugs have makeup from Phillippe's ears on them and were found in the pockets of his costume after filming "The Way of the Gun." They come with a certificate of authenticity from The Leading Men Collection and would make a memorable and affordable addition to any memorabilia collection. $12