Jonathan Bailey is People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025
Jonathan Bailey was hailed as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025.
Bailey, known for his breakout role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton, is featured on the cover of People's November issue.
Talking to the magazine, the Wicked star admitted he was "incredibly flattered" to receive the title and couldn't wait to share the news with his loved ones.
"It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. [Laughs] It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out," he said.
He added that the first time he realized his popularity was growing was when he heard his name on the radio back in 2020.
“I had the radio set for my alarm, and one morning it went off with, ‘Here’s the news at 7. But just before we go, can we talk about Jonathan Bailey?’ I was like, ‘Where is my journal? Is this real?’ It was wild,” he said.
Reflecting on his remarkable fame, he admitted that he never anticipated the level of success he achieved, saying, “You get to a point where you look back and you go, ‘Wow,’ but you never for a second think that’s where you’re headed. You know, to be able to do things that you dream of.”
Aside from Bridgerton, Bailey is also known for his impressive theater plays that include Original London production of American Psycho, the Off-West End production of The Last Five Years, and the 2018 West End revival of Company, for which he won a Laurence Olivier Award in 2019.
