Jonathan Bailey Named Sexiest Man Alive 2025, the First Gay Actor to Win the Prestigious Title

Liputan6.com, Jakarta British actor Jonathan Bailey has won the prestigious title of "Sexiest Man Alive 2025" from People magazine. T

he highly anticipated announcement was made on Monday night, November 3, 2025, on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

Bailey, now 37, received the title from John Krasinski, the previous holder of the title "Sexiest Man Alive 2024."

This recognition not only made headlines in the entertainment world but also marked a historic moment.

Jonathan Bailey became the first openly gay man to hold the title of "Sexiest Man Alive" in the award's 40-year history.

Responding to the recognition, Jonathan Bailey expressed his "deep flattering" and called it "absolutely unbelievable."

He also emphasized that the title was "the honor of a lifetime."

People has named Jonathan Bailey the Sexiest Man Alive of 2025. pic.twitter.com/kln2FjxGoq

— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 4, 2025

Jonathan Stuart Bailey, born on April 25, 1988, is an English actor known for his diverse range of roles, from drama and comedy to musicals, on stage and screen.

He grew up in Benson and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire, with his three older sisters.

His mother, Carole, is an audiologist, while his father, Stuart Bailey, is the managing director of Rowse Honey.

Jonathan Bailey's early education included Benson Primary School and The Oratory School, where he also took ballet lessons.

He later earned a music scholarship to Magdalen College School, Oxford, where he honed his skills on the piano and clarinet.

Jonathan Bailey's interest in acting emerged at the age of five, inspired after his grandmother took him to a production of 'Oliver!' in London.

At the age of seven, he performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in a production of 'A Christmas Carol' in 1995, playing Tiny Tim and Young Scrooge.

A year later, at the age of eight, he appeared as Gavroche in the West End production of 'Les Misérables'.His television debut came in 1997 in the British medical drama series 'Bramwell'.

He then starred in the action-adventure series 'Leonardo' (2011–2012) as Leonardo da Vinci, and is best known for his role as Olly Stevens in the crime drama 'Broadchurch' (2013–2015).

However, it was his role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix series 'Bridgerton' (2020–present) that catapulted him to global fame.

On the big screen, Jonathan Bailey made his debut in 2004 in the film 'Five Children and It'.

His most recent major role was as Prince Fiyero in the musical film 'Wicked' (2024), and he will reprise his role in the sequel 'Wicked: For Good'.

Most recently, he starred in 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' which was released in July 2025, showcasing his broad acting range.

Throughout his career, Jonathan Bailey has garnered numerous prestigious awards and nominations.

He won a Laurence Olivier Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award, and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his acting.

One notable achievement was winning an Olivier Award in 2019 for his role in 'Company' (2018).

In addition to his acting achievements, Jonathan Bailey is also known as an openly gay actor and active advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2024, he founded The Shameless Fund, a charity dedicated to funding and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations working to eliminate shame within the community.