‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Wicked’ star named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2025

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- Updated: Nov. 04, 2025, 12:05 a.m.
- Published: Nov. 03, 2025, 11:53 p.m.
Jonathan Bailey at the 2025 TIME100 Next event at Pier 59 on October 30, 2025 in New York City. Bailey has been named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2025.Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images
People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2025 has just been revealed: An English actor known for starring in “Bridgerton” and “Wicked.”
Actor Jonathan Bailey will be on the cover of People Magazine as its “Sexiest Man Alive.” Bailey’s distinction was just unveiled on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on NBC.
“I’m so thrilled People Magazine invited someone in to bestow this honor on someone who can really cherish the value of a sexy man,” Bailey said on “The Tonight Show.”
Bailey also stars in the upcoming, “Wicked: For Good,” in theaters on November 21st. He plays Prince Fiyero. The film also stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
This is the 40th anniversary of People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” distinction. “The Office” actor, John Krasinski, was named “Sexiest Man Alive” last year.
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