Jonathan Bailey First Openly Gay Sexiest Man Alive

Jonathan Bailey, 37, has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025, becoming the first openly gay man to receive the title. He told People and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, saying he feels honored, overwhelmed and joking he's “entering the matrix” as he processes the attention. The recognition caps a rapid rise from theatre to global stardom through Bridgerton and Fellow Travelers and recent film roles in Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World Rebirth. Co-stars and fans celebrated the choice and People’s cover and profile highlighted his charm, wit and broad appeal. Off-screen, Bailey launched the Shameless Fund in 2024 and briefly stepped back from some acting to concentrate on the charity and LGBTQ+ advocacy.