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bridgerton star jonathan bailey has been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Men for 2025.
Wicked The star was named the recipient of this year’s title The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallontaking the crown from Teathat office star John Krasinski, who will receive the award in 2024,
“It’s a huge honor,” Bailey, 37, said. People“Obviously, I’m incredibly happy. And this is completely absurd.”
Making fun of the announcement, Bailey told Fallon that she had only told her dog Benson before the public reveal.
On the show, the host revealed two versions of the magazine cover – one showed Bailey standing chest-deep in the ocean, and the other showed her holding her dog Benson.
English actor gained global popularity playing Lord Anthony Netflixis a hit period drama bridgerton and went to get it role of prince fiyero Wicked (2024)He is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel. Wicked: for goodWhich will open on 21st November.
Bailey also earned a 2024 Emmy nomination for her role in the limited series fellow passengersAnd Starring in Summer 2025 Blockbuster jurassic world: rebirth,
Bailey said he first learned he was selected in early 2025 Shakespeare’s production Richard II,
“There’s something crazier than doing just one thing Richard II To be invited to it,” he said, “and even in 2025, I’m thrilled about that people mThe magazine invites to give this honor to someone who can truly cherish the value of a sexy man.
When asked if he expected to be treated differently after receiving the title, he replied: “I hope so.”
Bailey told People He knew he wanted to be an actor since the age of five and his grandmother took him to see a production of the musical Oliver! Within two years he achieved that dream while working at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Bailey, the first openly gay actor to receive the award sexiest man alive The title, has frequently talked about LGBT+ visibility in the industry. She founded The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBT+ organizations in the UK, and said the work feels more urgent than ever.
“I know the LGBT+ community is in great danger right now,” he said. “So it’s been amazing to meet people who have the expertise and see capabilities I could only dream about.”
Bailey’s Wicked The cast shared a video on
Bailey’s selection also marks the magazine’s 40th anniversary sexiest man alive The series, which debuted in 1985. Previous winners include Michael B. Jordan, Chris Evans and George Clooney,
Previous winners have sometimes divided opinion, but Bailey’s win united social media.
One person on
Another wrote: “Jonathan Bailey is the sexiest man alive and everything is right with the world.”