Jonathan Bailey has officially joined one of Hollywood’s most coveted clubs. The 37-year-old actor has been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, and honestly, the internet is swooning harder than ever.
The announcement came live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Bailey walked on stage to thunderous applause before revealing the glossy cover. Known for his charm, talent, and warm personality, Bailey laughed off the title, calling it “a huge honor and completely absurd.” Fans, however, don’t think it’s absurd at all.
Bailey first won hearts worldwide as Anthony Bridgerton, the complex and brooding viscount from Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton. This year, he took on another leading role as Prince Fiyero in Wicked: For Good, opposite Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Between the Regency romance and the musical fantasy, Bailey has effortlessly become one of the most loved leading men of his generation.
But what makes this moment even more special is that Jonathan Bailey is the first openly gay actor to ever receive this title. Fans online are celebrating it not only as recognition of his talent and good looks, but also as a major step forward in how mainstream media celebrates modern masculinity and representation.
In his interview with People, Bailey joked that he told his dog about the win before anyone else, adding that he’s still “giggling” about the whole thing. True to form, his humility and humor only made people love him more.
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From Bridgerton to Wicked, from London stages to global stardom, Jonathan Bailey’s journey has been one of pure dedication and heart. Now, with the world officially calling him the Sexiest Man Alive, it’s safe to say he’s not just acting royalty, he’s pop culture royalty too.
