Jonathan Bailey Named 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

Jonathan Bailey, 37, was named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive in a reveal on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 3. He is the first openly gay man to receive the title, calling the honor “a huge honor” and saying the choice felt “completely absurd.” Bailey rose to international stardom as Lord Anthony in Bridgerton (2020), appeared in Jurassic World Rebirth, and has since starred as Prince Fiyero in the Wicked films after a long career that began in childhood theatre and TV. The selection is part of People’s 40th‑anniversary Sexiest Man issue and drew widespread online buzz, including attention to a kurta moment and promotional images shared by Netflix. The recognition marks a historic milestone for the franchise and LGBTQ+ representation in the award’s history.