Overview

• In a British GQ interview published Sept. 3, Bailey said he will stop acting for a bit in 2026 to focus on the Shameless Fund.
• He said the next few months will go to hiring and placing the right staff to run the foundation.
• Founded in June 2024, the fund raises money for LGBTQ+ nonprofits through brand collaborations such as a Loewe T‑shirt and Cubitts’ pink‑tinted glasses.
• Bailey points to a UK funding gap — only 1p of every £100 raised goes to LGBTQ+ causes — as a driving reason for the effort.
• Before the hiatus, he is slated to appear in the Wicked sequel in November alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.