Jonathan Bailey Is PEOPLE’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive: “It’s Completely Absurd” | PEOPLE

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Jonathan Bailey reacts to being named PEOPLE’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive: “It’s completely absurd,” he laughs. “I mean, I giggle.” The ‘Bridgerton’ and upcoming ‘Wicked: For Good’ star says he’s only told one soul so far — his dog, Benson — joking, “How do you spell NDA?” Growing up in a small English village as the youngest of four, Bailey caught the acting bug after seeing ‘Oliver!’ and remembers telling his grandmother, “That’s what I want to do.” By 13, he’d already completed three seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Reflecting on his journey, he admits, “You never for a second think that’s where you’re headed.” His advice to his 15-year-old self? “Trust your instincts because they’ve got your back.” A perfect date? “Lego and pizza.” He also shares his passion for The Shameless Fund, which raises money for organizations fighting anti-LGBTQ+ laws worldwide. From his childhood dreams to international fame, Bailey’s humor, humility, and heart shine through — making it clear why he’s PEOPLE’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople *CONNECT* Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplemag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@people PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA *PEOPLE* remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Jonathan Bailey Is PEOPLE’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive: “It’s Completely Absurd” | PEOPLE https://www.youtube.com/user/people