Jonathan Bailey Reveals the Emotional Moment That Recently Made Him Cry

Jonathan Bailey is having a moment—and he's taking it all in stride.

The 37-year-old English actor has been on a winning streak lately, fresh off major career milestones and global acclaim. As the highly anticipated 'Wicked: For Good' prepares to hit theatres on 21st November, Bailey is also celebrating another headline-making honour—being named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2025.

The 'Bridgerton' breakout admitted he hasn't spent much time thinking about how the title might change his life, joking that if things get too overwhelming, he might call on Hollywood heavyweights like The Rock or one of the famous Chrises for advice.

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Jonathan Bailey's Rise to Fame

Bailey's rise to fame began in 2020 when he stole hearts as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's hit period drama. He recalled the surreal moment he realised his popularity had skyrocketed—waking up to his name being discussed on the radio. That was when it hit him: life had truly changed.

In the years since, Bailey has proven his range across stage and screen. He earned an Emmy nomination for his nuanced performance as a closeted political aide in Showtime's 'Fellow Travellers’, dazzled audiences as Prince Fiyero in 'Wicked,' and joined the 'Jurassic World' universe with ‘Rebirth’ earlier this year.

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Jonathan Bailey's Grounded Upbringing 

Bailey credits his grounded upbringing in Oxfordshire—raised alongside three older sisters by parents Carole and Stuart—for keeping him humble. He describes himself as an enthusiastic and restless child, never imagining he’d one day be considered "sexy."

Family remains the actor's emotional anchor. He admits that he often tears up over simple, heartfelt moments—like when his young niece was named pupil of the week. Seeing his sisters' children grow up always brings out his softer side, he says, calling those moments "overwhelmingly beautiful."

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Bailey also shared that keeping his Sexiest Man Alive title a secret was challenging, though he found it "absurdly flattering." Now that the news is out, he's thrilled for his friends and family to finally share in the celebration.

With charm, talent, and warmth to spare, Jonathan Bailey isn't just the Sexiest Man Alive—he's one of Hollywood's most genuine rising stars.

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