Just weeks before the release of his latest film Wicked: For Good , actor Jonathan Bailey was named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive . The actor receiving the title is a historic moment, as he is the first openly gay man to do so.

His upcoming reprisal of the role of Fiyero in Wicked: For Good will likely showcase his leading man status further, as he serves as the love interest to the revolutionary Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba, portrayed by Cynthia Erivo. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film, based on the second act of the Broadway musical Wicked , also stars Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.

In regard to his newly bestowed status as the Sexiest Man Alive, Bailey told People : "It’s a huge honor. Obviously, I’m

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