Have you ever heard about Lord Anthony from the Bridgerton series? What about Prince Fiyero from the music film Wicked? Both characters are played by Jonathan Bailey and, on November 3rd, People’s magazine considered him as the sexiest man alive. But who is he and why this win is much more than just physical appeal?
Jonathan Bailey, 37, is an English actor born in the rural part of Oxfordshire. He grew up around his parents, Carole and Stuart, and his three older sisters. He decided to become an actor at five years old, after watching a production of Oliver!.
the prince of the year
Bailey came to the spotlight as Lord Anthony in the Netflix series Bridgerton. On the show, he’s the oldest child from the Bridgerton family, who inherited the viscount title after his father died. The second season is all focused on Anthony’s journey, which gave Jonathan a really great opportunity to prove the big actor he is.
In July of 2025, Bailey starred in Jurassic World Rebirth, part of the Jurassic Park saga. He played the paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis and co-started with Scarlett Johansson.
He also gained recognition after his performance as Prince Fiyero, in the musical film Wicked. He acted alongside Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda). The finale movie, Wicked: For Good, hits the Brazilian theaters on November 20th, which means we can see Jonathan on the big screen for one more time this year.
more than a pretty face
Jonathan Bailey made history as the first openly gay man to be nominated as the People’s Sexiest Man Alive. He publicly came out in 2018 and, in 2024, created an organization, The Shameless Fund, to support the LGBTQ+ community.
This win not only expresses how amazing and good looking Bailey is, but also indicates a huge representative moment. Jonathan became a source of inspiration for so many teens and adults who fear being seen or bullied. This recognition won’t erase the homophobia in the world, but it can encourage the LGBTQ+ community to continue fighting for visibility and equal rights.
People’s nomination also brings a different perspective to men’s beauty. Bailey has a really good skincare routine, using face masks and moisturizing products, for example. He is part of a new phase in which selfcare is associated with self-esteem and healthiness, not only vanity.
This win shows that authenticity and self-acceptance are really powerful, that you should live as your true self, and to have big dreams.
The article above was edited by Luna Bahdur.
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