Jonathan Bailey has been acting since his childhood. After getting his start in the theater and appearing in many beloved productions for shows like Company, The Last Five Years, and Othello, he had his breakout worldwide role when he appeared as Anthony Bridgerton in the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. He’s also in the Wicked movies, and he’s been starring in the hit Showtime series Fellow Travelers.

Now, the award-winning actor is taking a brief step back from Hollywood. In late 2025, Bailey revealed that he’s pausing acting to focus on charitable work, including his involvement with The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ organizations. Around the same time, People magazine named him the “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2025.

Throughout his career, Jonathan has been open

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