Hollywood actor Jonathan Bailey has been named People Magazine`s `Sexiest Man Alive for 2025,` an honour he described as both flattering and "absolutely absurd." Bailey`s name was officially announced on `The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon` on Monday. He has also created history for being the first openly gay actor who has been honoured with the title. 

Jonathan reacts to Sexiest Man Alive title

Speaking on Jimmy Fallon`s show, the Bridgerton actor recalled first hearing about his newfound title at the beginning of 2025 when he was a part of a production of Shakespeare`s Richard II.