Marie says ... In 1992, my two friends and I saw a film called Newsies. We loved the songs, the story, and that really hot guy playing Jack Kelly. My friend got a copy of the Newsies soundtrack and we staged our own musical in her basement for quite a few years. An older (teenage) girl in my ballet class discovered my obsession and cut out a brief article on Christian in some teen magazine like Seventeen. I still have it tucked away in a journal, a picture of Christian in Jack Kelly gear. Thanks to the internet I did my best to keep track of this boy. I discovered that I'd seen him before in a Spielberg film, Empire of the Sun, though in '89 I was barely three. Blockbuster video rental was a big help in keeping up with Christian's career because apparently the movie industry doesn't have its priorities straight. I managed to rent Swing Kids and Prince of Jutland, I got to see Little Women in theaters and was appalled at Joe's lack of reason in denying Laurie. It became clear very fast that this guy wasn't some pretty face in a Disney movie, and with each Bale film I tracked down or was lucky to get to see in theaters, I knew that he would only get better as time went on. I had my Leonardo DiCaprio phase and probably some others I can't remember, but Christian Bale has always been not only consistantly beautiful (sigh) but he's been consistantly talented...I mean INSANELY talented. Just in the last year he's been in The Machinist, Batman Begins and The New World (fantastic!). Those three films alone are unflinching examples of the man's talent, and yet there are SO many more, and lord knows Christian's just in his 30s. I'm twenty two now, not totally grown up, but I've defintely come of age following this man's film career. He is a staple in my life, a very pleasant alternative to the lesser impressive movie stars. No matter who's the flavor of the moment Christian always pops up with something that cannot be ignored. He's managed to skate gracefully below the radar while collecting such an extremely loyal fan base. As a film fan, and someone who totally adores this man, I love that I can still completely get lost in his films, not just because of his immense talent but because he doesn't whore himself to the media. His career will be everlasting, and I'll always be ready to spend my money.

The Boss says ... In 1995, I was 11 years old. My father, came back to a professional trip. As he wanted to please my sister and I, he brought a surprise. It was the video of Little woman. I don't know why he choose this movie. Probably because it's a teen movie but til i can't stop watching.

Frankie says ... I just arrived to the US and was invited to watch a movie with my cousins. It was called Empire of the Sun. I fell in love with Christian Bale after that. His amazing talent playing the role of a child during a time of war was so believable I was stunned by it. At the time, it was hard to find any kind of fan information about Christian but I remained a fan. He is by far one of the most amazing actors out there. Him and Ewan McGregor. I loved them both in Velvet Goldmine. It was both shocking and addicting.

Andrea says ... I'm a Christian Bale fan because he's so good looking no matter what! He seems like a really nice guy he loves animals which is sweet. I love all of his movies so far especially the Prestige are awesome in my book. I think everyone should like him in some sort of way.