Jonathan Bailey is People's Sexiest Man Alive. Check out his best red carpet photos.
Nov. 3, 2025, 11:51 p.m. ET
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive, making him the first openly gay man to hold the coveted title.
The "Bridgerton" heartthrob has collected a Critics' Choice Award, an Emmy nod and is now being recognized for his undeniable charm. Scroll through for the looks that earned him People's highest honor.
Jeff Spicer, Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe "Bridgerton" heartthrob has collected a Critics' Choice Award, an Emmy nod and is now being recognized for his undeniable charm. Scroll through for the looks that earned him People's highest honor.
Jonathan Bailey attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week September 2025 at Hyde Park on Sept. 22, 2025.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the Christian Dior womenswear spring/summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1, 2025, in Paris.
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Jonathan Bailey speaks during the 2025 TIME100 Next Event at The Current at Chelsea Piers on Oct. 30, 2025, in New York City.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" world premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 17, 2025, in London.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the Berlin premiere for "Jurassic World Rebirth" at Zoo Palast on June 18, 2025, in Berlin.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the Berlin premiere of the movie "Jurassic World Rebirth."
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025, in New York City.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" premiere on June 23, 2025, in New York City.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York City premiere.
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Jonathan Bailey appears on SiriusXM's "The Julia Cunningham Show" at JW Marriott Essex House on June 25, 2025, in New York City.
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Jonathan Bailey poses for a photo during a red carpet event for "Jurassic World: Rebirth" in Seoul on July 1, 2025.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" Seoul premiere on July 1, 2025.
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Jonathan Bailey poses on the red carpet for the European premiere of "Wicked" at the Royal Festival Hall on Nov. 18, 2024.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the "Journey Through Oz" tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of "Wicked" at State Theatre on Nov. 3, 2024, in Sydney.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey attend the "Journey Through Oz" Australian premiere of "Wicked."
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Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande pose for a photo call ahead of the Australian premiere of "Wicked" on Nov. 5, 2024, in Sydney.
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Jonathan Bailey poses for a photo call ahead of the Australian premiere of "Wicked" on Nov. 5, 2024, in Sydney.
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Jonathan Bailey attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Wicked" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9, 2024.
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Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Wicked."
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Jonathan Bailey poses at the premiere of "Wicked" at Auditorio Nacional on Nov. 11, 2024, in Mexico City.
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