Jesse Metcalfe: The OG 2000s Heartthrob
From Not Skinny But Not Fat by Dear Media, Amanda Hirsch
March 17, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 373
About this episode
Jesse Metcalfe discusses his rise to fame in the 2000s and reflects on his experiences and personal growth.
Jesse Metcalfe joins me to talk about becoming one of the biggest heartthrobs of the 2000s thanks to Desperate Housewives and John Tucker Must Die . He reflects on early fame in a very raw and vulnerable way, including things he regrets, and why he sometimes he feels like he underachieved. We discuss his goals, what he’s working on, his relationship, and more! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Go to littlespoon.com/NOTSKINNY30 and enter code NOTSKINNY30 for 30% off your first order Visit unrealsnacks.com/NOTSKINNY to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/NOTSKINNY Text NOTSKINNY to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code NOTSKINNY at checkout. For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at ritual.com/NOTSKINNY Shop Minnow's new apre-ski capsule collection at shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Hirsch
Guest: Jesse Metcalfe
Topics covered
- 2000s heartthrobs
- fame
- regrets
- personal growth
- relationships
Keywords
- Jesse Metcalfe
- Desperate Housewives
- John Tucker Must Die
- fame
- heartthrob
- regrets
- relationships
- personal growth
Sponsors
Little Spoon, Unreal Snacks, ASPCA Pet Insurance, IQBAR, Liquid IV, Ritual, Minnow
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dear Media
Books & works: Desperate Housewives, John Tucker Must Die
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