On November 4th, People magazine announced Jonathan Bailey as the winner, noting that his charm, wit, and handsome looks were so striking that it was “almost unfair to others.”

At the same time, the results were announced on the talk show The Tonight Show with Jimmy. On the show, Bailey said this victory was the honor of a lifetime.

Jonathan Bailey was born in 1988 and grew up in rural Oxfordshire, England, with his parents and three older sisters. From the age of five, he aspired to be an actor after seeing Oliver ! with his grandmother. He had the opportunity to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company in London at the age of seven. From then on, the young actor continued to hone his acting skills on both stage and screen.

According to People , he rose to fame after playing Viscount Anthony in the Bridgerton series in 2020. Two years later, he continued to gain attention by starring in the second season. In 2024, the actor received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance in the television series Fellow Travelers .

In recent years, Bailey has gradually established himself in the film industry, notably for his role as Prince Fiyero in the musical Wicked (co-starring with singer Ariana Grande ). This year, he made his mark by playing dinosaur expert Henry Loomis in the summer blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth , alongside Scarlett Johansson.

In addition to his acting career, Bailey is actively involved in projects supporting the LGBTQ+ community, raising funds through the non-profit organization Shameless Fund, which he founded.

“Sexiest Man Alive” is a special annual edition of People magazine , published since 1985. The organizers don’t disclose the selection process, but several news outlets, including ABC News and Bustle , reported that the results were based on internal voting. In an interview with USA Today in 2012, Julie Jordan, People ‘s editor , said they pay attention to public interest in certain celebrities each year and also consult with female artists to find the person to award the title to.

According to Dan Wakeford, editor-in-chief of People magazine from 2019-2022, appearance is not the only factor in judging a candidate. He cited the example of actor Michael B. Jordan in 2020, who received the award for his significant contributions to the Black Lives Matter movement and his active advocacy for women’s rights.

In 2024, actor John Krasinski won the award. Many stars such as Chris Evans, Paul Rudd, Keanu Reeves, David Beckham, The Rock, and Tom Cruise have been named winners. Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, and Richard Gere have received the honor twice.