"From Anthony Bridgerton to Prince Fiyero, Jonathan Bailey's resume is a master class in swoon. His charm is so evident that when crowned him 2025's Sexiest Man Alive on Nov. 3, the magazine included a winky pat on the back on their cover: "We know, we nailed it.""
"While the annual title often spurs heated debate, this year's winner has been met with sweeping delight. As one fan on X (formerly Twitter) put it: "Jonathan Bailey is the sexiest man alive and all is right in the world." Another said that while it took "way too long" for Bailey to win - his brooding Bridgerton season debuted nearly four years ago, after all - "it finally happened and now the phrase 'sexiest man alive' actually means something." One fan succinctly declared that "nothing has ever felt this right.""
"Bailey's Wicked family celebrated the big win, too, sporting t-shirts adorned with his People photoshoot snaps - like his shirtless pose with his dog, Benson - and sending their love on social media. As Jeff Goldblum put it: "He's the sexiest man not only on this planet but in the solar system, in the universe, and any multiverse." And, well, yes! Bailey's win marks an important milestone. In 40 years of People's Sexiest Man Alive, he is the first honoree who is openly gay - a distinction he playfully addressed during his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 3. "In 2025, you just think, I'm sort of thrilled that People magazine have invited someone in - bestowed this honor on someone - who can really cherish the value of a sexy man.""
Jonathan Bailey's acting credits include roles such as Anthony Bridgerton and Prince Fiyero. People crowned him 2025's Sexiest Man Alive on Nov. 3. Fans responded with enthusiastic praise across social platforms, calling the selection long overdue and emotionally resonant. The Wicked cast celebrated publicly, wearing shirts featuring his photoshoot images and sharing support. Industry figures offered exuberant endorsements, and public reactions framed the moment as joyful and affirming. Bailey is the first openly gay honoree in the 40-year history of the title, and he addressed that milestone during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Bailey also spoke about his activism as part of the People cover.
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