• Actor Jonathan Bailey named 2025's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
• Bailey expressed gratitude, humorously calling the honor "absurd."
• He gained fame through roles in "Wicked" and "Bridgerton."
• The announcement was made on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
• Bailey is also a supporter of LGBTQ+ organizations through The Shameless Fund.

Jonathan Bailey, known for his roles in the musical "Wicked" and the Netflix series "Bridgerton," has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The announcement was made on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on November 3. The 37-year-old actor expressed that it was a "huge honor" and added with a laugh that being named the title is "completely absurd," according to Reuters and The Jakarta Post.

Bailey had his breakthrough as Prince Fiyero in the film adaptation of "Wicked," which is part of a sequel titled "Wicked: For Good" releasing on November 21. He is also recognized for his role as Lord Anthony in "Bridgerton" and has earned an Emmy nomination for his work in the series "Fellow Travelers." Most recently, he featured in "Jurassic World: Rebirth," released earlier this year, according to CBS News and Channel News Asia.

Throughout his career, Bailey has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, founding The Shameless Fund to support related organizations. He remarked on the current challenges faced by the LGBT sector, emphasizing the importance of meeting experts in the field. Bailey's role as a community advocate aligns with his recognition as a cultural icon, highlighting the diversity in entertainment, as noted by Reuters, The Jakarta Post, and CBS News.