Jonathan Bailey is officially having his leading man moment. A source tells DreamBiz Entertain that the Wicked star, who recently dazzled audiences as the charismatic Fiyero in the upcoming movie musical, has been named this year’s “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine.
The big reveal is expected to be made Monday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the honor is traditionally announced with plenty of fanfare.
Bailey has been on People’s radar for a while. Last year, he even topped the magazine’s reader poll in the “Sexiest Fiyero” category — no surprise to anyone who caught him spinning, singing, and smirking his way across the Emerald City.
But Bailey’s charm didn’t begin in Oz. Fans around the world first swooned over him in Bridgerton, where he played the smoldering, romantic Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. His sweeping love story in Season 2 made him one of the internet’s favorite romantic leads.
Off screen, Bailey has also become a red-carpet favorite. His playful chemistry with friend and co-star Scarlett Johansson — especially during promotions for their film Jurassic World Rebirth — turned headlines, sparked fan edits, and sent social media into a frenzy. Bailey has been praised for openly embracing his identity as a gay man while still redefining what a global heartthrob can look like.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of People magazine’s beloved “Sexiest Man Alive” tradition, placing Bailey among icons such as Patrick Dempsey, Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Idris Elba, David Beckham, and Denzel Washington.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon — who famously joked last year about not making the main list — scored a playful victory of his own recently when fans named him “Sexiest Game Show Host” in the Reader’s Choice poll.
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