Jonathan Bailey, the British actor known for his role in Bridgerton, has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025, becoming the first openly gay man to receive this title. The announcement was made on November 3 during The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. While fans celebrated this recognition, many recalled an earlier internet sensation when Bailey wore traditional Indian attire to a friend's wedding in Italy. His appearance in a kurta and Nehru jacket had previously sent social media into a frenzy, especially among Indian fans who fondly remembered his character Lord Anthony Bridgerton's wedding to Kate Sharma in the show's second season. Bailey, who also stars as Prince Fiyero in the 2024 film Wicked, described the honor as both flattering and absurd, revealing that his dog Benson was the first to learn about his new title.
Wedding Outfit That Won Indian Hearts
Before receiving the Sexiest Man Alive title, Bailey had already captured attention online when he attended his friends Anjli Mohindra and Sacha Dhawan's wedding in October. The actor wore a soft silver kurta paired with a teal Nehru jacket, which sparked widespread excitement on social media. Indian fans were particularly thrilled to see the British heartthrob embracing traditional Indian clothing. One fan posted about crying over his desi look, while others joked about him being their husband. The moment reminded many of his character Anthony Bridgerton's wedding to Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2. Bailey served as best man at the Italy wedding, but his ethnic outfit became the main talking point across social platforms.
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