If you were in the soft-spot tween demographic that devoured Lizzie McGuire, one of the show's highlights was watching ordinary 13-year-old Lizzie basically slay when it came to guys. To celebrate the show's 15-year anniversary, we took a look back at the best boys who were lucky enough to interact with Lizzie.  He wasn't particularly significant, but this GIF is:  Paolo isn't the only pop star on this list, but when we first met him in The Lizzie McGuire Movie he was gorgeous, charming — generally too good to be true. Unfortunately, he turned out to be a total scrub. Still, he makes the list for a brief and magical Roman holiday, and for helping Lizzie and Isabella discover the bond of sisterhood.  Ethan wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, brightest bulb in the drawer, or any other superlative of intelligence, but Lizzie didn't love her class hunk from afar for his brains. Even though he didn't have feelings for Lizzie and she eventually got over hers, you never forget your first big crush — or the secret to his amazing hair.  The Tudge may have owned one shirt, but he was a proud individual at an age where most people are terrified to be themselves. He's smart, nerdy and a perfect gentleman with Lizzie and her family. They only went on one date, but we'll bet adult Lizzie looks back and realizes that Tudgeman was way more together than most guys her age.  The paperboy was an unlikely first boyfriend, but from sweet notes to never-ending phone calls, these two captured the the crazy rush of being part of a couple for the first time. Their breakup was one of the rare serious and sad moments in the show — but Lizzie always bounces back.  After some hardcore stalking, Lizzie finally meets Aaron Carter. "Merry Christmas, Lizzie McGuire." She never stood a chance. (Well, actually, he didn't.)  Lizzie's celebrity magnetism also manifests itself with Frankie Muniz, who someone manages to be a nice guy despite his otherworldly Malcolm in the Middle-era fame. The celeb life doesn't suit Lizzie, though, so Frankie has to go.  Duh. DUH. Gordo was the best friend and probably the best boyfriend to Lizzie, even though we didn't ever see them date during the show. They shared plenty of almost-moments throughout the series, proving that the most important thing you can do for someone you love is just being there.  Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
The Disney Channel series is 15 years old today, so we're taking a look back at the Gordo, the bad and the ugly.