Jonathan Bailey Crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025

English actor Jonathan Bailey has been declared People magazine’s "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2025, marking a significant milestone in the rising star’s career. The announcement was made on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, earning the 37-year-old actor global attention for the coveted title.

Bailey, best known for his standout performance as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, shared that he was both humbled and amused by the honor. He revealed that he had only told his pet dog Benson about the recognition, jokingly brushing off the fanfare surrounding it.

The actor is currently preparing for his much-anticipated return to the big screen in the musical sequel Wicked: For Good, where he reprises the role of Prince Fiyero. Bailey previously appeared in the franchise’s 2024 blockbuster, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. In addition to his work in musical films, Bailey also took on the action genre with this summer’s dinosaur thriller Jurassic World: Rebirth.

The title of "Sexiest Man Alive" is a long-standing cultural highlight awarded annually by People magazine. Past honorees include Hollywood icons such as Idris Elba, Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, and Chris Hemsworth. Actor John Krasinski held the title in 2024.

With a dynamic career spanning theatre, television, and film, Bailey’s growing global popularity and magnetic screen presence have cemented him as one of the most talked-about actors of his generation—both for talent and charm.