Jonathan Bailey admits he drunkenly told friends he was the 'sexiest man alive'

British actor Jonathan Bailey sat down on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about being named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2025, and revealed a giggly secret.

He admitted that, after a few drinks, he told his friends, "Guys... I'm the Sexiest Man Alive."

His friends reaction? "Yeah, yeah, do your affirmations."

He described the recognition as "an honour of a lifetime" and confessed he's still "giggling" from the moment the title was unveiled.

With famous credits like Bridgerton, Jurassic World Rebirth and Wicked: For Good under his belt, Bailey is taking his new title in stride.

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