Jonathan Bailey Voted ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ By People Magazine
Good-looking actors have always been a cultural soft spot, consistently topping rankings of the world’s hottest men, and this year’s People’s Magazine favourite, Jonathan Bailey, is no exception. But the question remains: who else can rise to stand alongside him at the very top?
Jonathan Bailey has been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The announcement was made on November 3, 2025, during an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Bailey is the first openly gay man to be awarded this title in the franchise’s 40-year history.
His win follows a massive year featuring starring roles as Prince Fiyero in Wicked and Wicked: For Good, and Dr. Henry Loomis in Jurassic World: Rebirth. He is also widely celebrated for his breakout role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s Bridgerton.
In the age of viral glow-ups, red-carpet close-ups, and social feeds that treat male beauty like a competitive sport, the definition of an attractive man has never been more dissected, or more performative. In the 1950s, the ‘executive’ look dominated: crisp suits, broad shoulders, and a brooding stare strong enough to make a houseplant wilt. Today, the spotlight has shifted to sculpted physiques, rugged edges, and a cinematic kind of masculinity seemingly lit by permanent golden-hour sunshine.
Grooming culture has transformed, too. Skincare shelves overflow with serums and moisturisers ‘for him’, barbershops have become temples of reinvention, and the once-simple male routine now leans on precision, polish, and a touch of vanity. Which raises a natural question for the data-driven age: what actually counts as attractive now? Which traits rise to the top when the filters come off, and the numbers speak?
As for People Magazine’s survey, a total of 50 celebrities were included in the dataset, encompassing actors, athletes and singers. Each profile corresponds to the period when the individual was featured in People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ rankings. To ensure data accuracy and completeness, additional verification was conducted using recognised public sources, such as IMDb and The Hollywood Reporter. Data was structured into standardised categories to allow for comparative analysis across nominees.
So what does the ideal modern heartthrob look like? Who is this so‑called Mr Perfect, drifting somewhere between Hollywood red carpets, chart-topping singles, and the stadium lights of Major League Baseball?
In today’s pop‑culture imagination, the quintessential alluring man stands tall, rarely under 1.83 m, towering just enough to stand out from the crowd. His charm typically arrives packaged in dark, classic features: brown hair, warm brown eyes, and a neatly trimmed brown beard. Think a Ben Affleck archetype, only slightly shorter and with the casual, off‑duty ease of someone who might be glimpsed at a coffee shop rather than a film premiere.
The nominees form a fascinating blend of newcomers and established icons. Veterans like George Clooney, John Krasinski, and Usher maintain their long‑held status in the unofficial ‘handsome hall of fame’, built on decades of films, music, and cultural influence. Meanwhile, rising stars like Jacob Elordi and Timothée Chalamet enter the scene to challenge established norms and broaden the definition of mainstream attractiveness.
Hairstyles and facial hair make a statement of their own. Short hair dominates the scene, sported by 54% of nominees, while short beards stand at 34%. The classic cut still holds more sway than the fully shaved look, and the short beard endures as a symbol of rugged masculinity, a quiet declaration of confidence and strength that has survived centuries of shifting trends.
Tattoos continue to wield undeniable appeal: 54% of votes go to inked contenders, showing that body art still carries connotations of individuality, intrigue, and charisma. Yet, despite these observable patterns, personal taste proves endlessly diverse. The ‘ideal man’ exists at the intersection of fantasy and statistics, where cultural ideals, physical traits, and sheer magnetism collide to create the most compelling combination of allure.
Here are some popular celebrities that fit the profile of the ‘sexiest man’ the best:
Theo James – English actor, 89% match
Maluma – Colombian singer, 67% match
Kit Harington – English actor, 67% match
Jensen Ackles – American actor, 67% match
Jacob Elordi – Australian actor, 56% match
Penn Badgley – American actor, 56% match
Henry Cavill – English actor, 56% match
Riley Green – American singer, 34% match
Timothée Chalamet – American/French actor, 23% match
Written by Silvana Vladimirova
