Overview
- He is the first openly gay man to receive the magazine’s annual title.
- In a Nov. 6 Forbes interview, he called it a “huge honor” and said, “There’s nothing sexier than progress.”
- Bailey described the selection as a celebratory moment for many and said he hopes the platform can help the LGBTQ+ community.
- GLAAD called the choice a “pop culture milestone,” saying it reflects how far LGBTQ visibility in Hollywood has advanced.
- In PEOPLE’s cover story, he highlighted The Shameless Fund, which collaborates with brands to raise money for LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.