Overview
- The announcement was made on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Bailey received a standing ovation as two People covers were unveiled.
- Bailey described the recognition as “the honor of a lifetime” during his on-air interview.
- People’s Andrea Lavinthal emphasized that the designation considers more than looks, and that winners do not receive payment for the title.
- Bailey’s recent visibility includes Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, Wicked, and Jurassic World: Rebirth, building on his ongoing stage work.
- The rollout follows reporting that People Inc., owned by IAC, recently reduced its workforce by about 6 percent.