Jonathan Bailey: The Sexiest Man Alive with a Touch of Desi Charm
Jonathan Bailey has taken center stage as the Sexiest Man Alive, leaving fans awestruck by his stylish kurta appearance.
Published on: Nov 04, 2025
Jonathan Bailey is enjoying a remarkable moment. The Bridgerton star has been honored as People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, marking a groundbreaking achievement as the first openly gay recipient of this title. During a segment on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the announcement captivated audiences, but fans quickly began reminiscing about a particular instance that made waves—his stunning kurta look.
Bridgerton meets Band Baaja Baaraat
Before receiving the title of the world’s sexiest man, Jonathan Bailey had already endeared himself to desi fans. In October, he appeared at the wedding of his friends, Anjli Mohindra and Sacha Dhawan, dressed in a sleek silver kurta paired with a teal Nehru jacket. The sight of this quintessential English gentleman in traditional Indian attire ignited a frenzy on social media.
Comments flooded in, with one Twitter user excitedly exclaiming, “Jonathan Bailey wore a kurta and Nehru jacket and nobody told me? He went full desi I’m cryinggg!” Another chimed in with, “The concept of Jonathan Bailey wearing a kurta. Oh that is my husband.” Many fans expressed their delight saying, “omfg jonathan bailey in kurta pyjamas my heartttt..” and “Screaming crying falling to my knees!!!! Jonathan Bailey in Indian ethnic wear is so special to me you have no idea!”
The actor, known for his charismatic role as Lord Anthony in Bridgerton, embraced the role of best man at his close friend Sacha’s wedding. His kurta moment unexpectedly rekindled memories of Anthony Bridgerton and his wedding to Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, wrapping up their story with a heartfelt vow exchange.
About being awarded the World’s Sexiest Man Alive
After enchanting audiences in Wicked (2024) and captivating them as Lord Anthony, Jonathan’s recognition as “Sexiest Man Alive” feels like a remarkable culmination of a year filled with achievements.
Bailey expressed his gratitude by stating, “It’s a huge honor. Obviously, I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. [Laughs] It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.” He added a touching moment, revealing he first shared the news not with a human but his dog, Benson, who accompanied him to the photoshoot. “I told my dog Benson. But no, I haven’t. How do you spell . . . NDA?” His charm knows no bounds.
