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Moonlight stars are the new face of Calvin Klein underwear

By Kat Tenbarge

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: (L-R) Actors Trevante Rhodes and Naomie Harris, director Barry Jenkins, actors Ashton Sanders, Janelle Monae and Mahershala Ali of 'Moonlight,' winner of Best Motion Picture - Drama, pose in the press room during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: (L-R) Actors Trevante Rhodes and Naomie Harris, director Barry Jenkins, actors Ashton Sanders, Janelle Monae and Mahershala Ali of 'Moonlight,' winner of Best Motion Picture - Drama, pose in the press room during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) /
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After a stunning upset, the stars of the 89th Academy Award’s Best Picture Moonlight posed for Calvin Klein underwear advertisements.

Calvin Klein is known for its underwear advertisements starring the likes of Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber and Channing Tatum. Before the now infamous Oscars mixup even got underway at the Oscars last night, the four male leads had their next jobs lined up.

In one of the most interesting movie tie-ins ever, the men of Moonlight are the new faces of Calvin Klein’s underwear line.

It’s one of the most awesome things ever:

First off, a gorgeous shot of the three leads. ICYMI — and seriously, go see Moonlight if you haven’t already — the coming of age movie tells the story of Chiron, a black, gay man living in poverty. The audience sees him first as Little, a child played by Alex R. Hibbert, then teenager Chiron (Ashton Sanders) and finally as a grown man, Black (Trevante Rhodes).

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In typical Calvin Klein fashion, the men didn’t just wear suits. With the exception of Hibbert, who modeled a tank top, the rest stripped down to model the latest men’s underwear campaign.

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That includes Mahershala Ali, who took home his own Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The performer was the first Muslim actor to win an Academy Award, and has appeared in other hits such as Hidden Figures, Luke Cage, The Hunger Games: Mockingbird and House of Cards.

And check out the absolute cutie that is Tibbert in his tank top.

Overall, the Klein brand hit a perfect 100 with the advertisements, which resonated with beauty, style and grace. Plus, poignancy, considering the overwhelming win Moonlight experienced last night. Nothing can stop this cast now, and the world is better for it.

And bonus, they’re all stunningly beautiful.

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What do you think of Calvin Klein’s new campaign? Does it fill your heart with joy after Moonlight‘s tumultuous night at the Oscars? Let us know in the comments, and check out the rest of FanSided’s Academy Awards coverage here.

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