Jonathan Bailey has officially been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. From his breakthrough as Lord Anthony in Bridgerton to his upcoming turn in Wicked: For Good, the British actor has climbed the hearts of many fans, making him one of Hollywood’s most magnetic celebrities today.

Jonathan Bailey is crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025

Jonathan Bailey was revealed as People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025 after years of steadily climbing the ranks of Hollywood’s most admired leading men. For the magazine’s cover shoot, the actor took a chilly plunge into the ocean south of London before warming up in a cozy sweater with a glass of Bordeaux. “It’s a huge honor. Obviously, I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd,” Bailey told People. He also admitted that the only one he’d said about the secret title was his dog, Benson.

Bailey first caught global attention in 2020 as Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the passionate yet conflicted eldest sibling in Netflix’s steamy Regency drama. Since then, he’s balanced romantic intensity with nuanced storytelling, earning an Emmy nomination for his role in Fellow Travelers and making a splash on the big screen as Prince Fiyero in Wicked.

This year, he also appeared in Jurassic World: Rebirth, proving his range beyond periodic dramas. Surrounded by co-stars like Matt Bomer, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Scarlett Johansson, Bailey has built a reputation not just for his acting but for the warmth he brings to every set. “You look back and you go, ‘Wow,’ but you never for a second think that’s where you’re headed,” Bailey reflected. “You know, to be able to do things that you dream of.”

As Wicked: For Good readies for release this November, Bailey’s calendar is packed, but he remains reflective and grateful. “Life is a ride for everyone no matter who you are,” he said. “It’s just making sure that when you’re in the ride, you’re looking left and right and making sure everyone’s all right. And give them a high-five along the way if they need it.”