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Move over, Mel Gibson — and yes, please keep moving — because People magazine has finally caught up with the times. “It’s just making sure that when you’re on the ride, you’re looking left and right and making sure everyone’s all right.”

The Sexiest Shift of All

Representation, after all, can be sexy.

Social media is not surprised.

People are loving People Magazine's pick for "Sexiest Man Alive."

Joining the roster of A-list stars who have earned the coveted moniker is "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, who is also the first openly gay man to hold the title.

Bailey's recognition comes as the magazine celebrates 40 years of declaring the honor, which began in 1985 with Oscar winner Mel Gibson.

It didn't take long for the news about Bailey, which was announced on "The Tonight Show," to migrate to social media, where fans of the "Bridgerton" heartthrob and members of the LGBTQ+ community shared their reactions: elated but not surprised.

"It's the honor of a lifetime," the 37-year-old said to "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon.

“I know the LGBT sector is under immense threat at the moment. He’s not the gay actor; he’s the Sexiest Man Alive, period.

So yes, Jonathan Bailey is officially the Sexiest Man Alive. “In fact, all my sisters, when they send pictures of their kids — I do find family does make me really emotional.”

The man who once described himself as an “overthinker” with a brain that goes off “like the Fourth of July” has built a life grounded in gratitude and connection.

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But for those of us who’ve long adored him, the real headline might be this: queer joy is finally front-page news.

And to borrow Bailey’s own wisdom? Then, with a grin: “I told my dog Benson.

“Obviously, I’m incredibly flattered. I feel like that state is lifelong for me,” he confessed. Enter Bailey: Bridgerton’s brooding viscount, Wicked’s charming Fiyero, and, as of this week, the universally accepted reason we’re all blushing through our phones.

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“It’s an honour of a lifetime,” Bailey said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, laughing as if he still couldn’t quite believe it.

“There’s so many people that want to do brilliant stuff who feel like they can’t,” he said. When asked what every guy should have, he quipped: “Have a gay friend.” Somewhere, an entire generation of straight men just gained a personality goal.

His answers during People’s now-iconic “fill in the blank” game are pure delight — equal parts charming and chaotic.

Between seducing audiences in period lace and showing emotional depth in Fellow Travelers, he’s proven he can toggle between heartthrob and heartbreaker with dangerous ease.

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“It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out,” he told People. “At a party I can’t wait to… leave.” “People are always surprised when I… do a backflip really badly.” It’s the kind of self-effacing humor that makes you think: oh, right, sexy isn’t just about abs; it’s about authenticity.
The Heart Behind the Heat
Beyond his filmography and flawless cheekbones, Bailey is channeling his influence into something deeply meaningful.

Jonathan Bailey is People's Sexiest Man Alive. “Life is a ride for everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from,” he told People. Absolutely. One shows him chest-deep in a rocky ocean, and the other features him shirtless while holding a fluffy dog.
“It’s an honor of a lifetime,” Bailey told Fallon.

“My niece was pupil of the week, and I was just so proud of her,” he shared. Historic? But no, I haven’t.
For a community long relegated to coded glances and subtext-laden storylines, Bailey’s win feels like the kind of mainstream validation that doesn’t just wink — it waltzes into the ballroom in full queer regalia.
Jonathan Bailey’s Era
Bailey, 37, has been steadily building his résumé (and, let’s be honest, his fanbase) since his breakout as Lord Anthony in Bridgerton.

How do you spell… NDA?”
This is a man who can deliver Shakespearean gravitas one moment and deadpan comedic timing the next.