Jonathan Bailey Reflects on Sexuality, Fatherhood, and LGBTQ+ Advocacy

The 'Wicked' and 'Bridgerton' star opens up about his journey with identity, past challenges, and future aspirations in a British Vogue interview.

Jonathan Bailey discussed his evolving understanding of his sexuality, sharing that he came out as gay to friends and family in his early 20s after a two-year relationship with a woman.
Bailey reflected on childhood experiences, including both supportive moments, such as his parents encouraging his interest in ballet, and challenges like being targeted with anti-gay slurs by a teacher.
The actor revealed he is reading books on adoption and hopes to become a parent in the future, potentially through co-parenting with a man or a woman, but emphasized the importance of being fully present for his future children.
Bailey shared his experiences with public displays of affection, noting that while he has faced heckling in the past, such incidents are now often outweighed by positive reactions and support.
As a patron for the LGBTQ+ charity Just Like Us, Bailey continues to advocate for greater acceptance and support for young LGBTQ+ individuals, drawing from his own experiences growing up.