Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive
- On Monday, People named Jonathan Bailey its Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, announcing the pick on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and featuring him in People’s edition coming out Friday.
- The selection reflected both on-screen popularity and charitable engagement, as Jonathan Bailey won hearts in Wicked , starred in Shakespeare's Richard II earlier this year, and founded The Shameless Fund.
- Personal anecdotes surfaced about the announcement: Bailey inherited the title from John Krasinski, who was named 2024's Sexiest Man Alive, and he shared the news with his dog Benson, who will also be featured in the magazine.
- The selection continues People magazine’s long-running Sexiest Man Alive tradition, placing Jonathan Bailey alongside past recipients like Patrick Dempsey, John Legend and Dwayne Johnson in this milestone issue.
- Fans have already backed Bailey in People’s reader polls, and he recently starred in Jurassic World Rebirth, with Bridgerton’s second half arriving Nov. 21, 2024.
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‘Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive
“Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey has been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive. The magazine on Monday night revealed the 37-year-old “Jurassic World: Rebirth” star as their 2025 pick, just ahead of the second “Wicked” chapter flying into theaters later this month. “It’s a huge honor,” the Emmy-nominated “Fellow Travelers” actor said of his newest accolade. “Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. [Laughs] It’s been a secret, …
34 men who are worthy runners-up for Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive title
Jonathan Bailey is our new Sexiest Man Alive.Aliah Anderson/Getty ImagesJonathan Bailey was announced as People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.The public seemed almost universally pleased with this decision.Still, we've found 34 other celebrities that we think are worthy runners-up.Jonathan Bailey has been named the latest People's Sexiest Man Alive.People doesn't always impress readers with its selections, but this year is different. Bailey, 37, …
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Jonathan Bailey Is "Thrilled" To Be The First Openly Gay "Sexiest Man Alive"
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