Jonathan Bailey has received the title of Sexiest Man Alive 2025 by People Magazine, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first openly gay man to earn the honor. His castmates from the upcoming Wicked films celebrated the achievement with great enthusiasm.
The official social media handle of Wicked released a fun video featuring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and director Jon M Chu. Each appeared wearing shirts featuring Bailey’s photos while expressing their excitement for his milestone.
Jeff Goldblum praised Bailey humorously by saying that he is the sexiest man not only on Earth but throughout the universe and every multiverse. Ariana Grande also celebrated her co-star, admiring his kindness and brilliance both on and off screen. She concluded the video by saying she would keep wearing the shirt to show her support. Bailey portrays Prince Fiyero in the Wicked film adaptation.
Bailey has long been recognized as an influential figure in LGBTQ+ visibility. He privately came out in his early twenties before publicly acknowledging his identity in 2018. He has expressed pride in being able to offer representation he wished he had while growing up.
In recent years, Bailey has been widely appreciated for his roles in successful projects including Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Wicked.