Overview
- The title was revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, alongside People’s cover unveiling.
- In People’s interview, Bailey called the recognition a great honor and "completely absurd."
- People’s covers show Bailey in the sea and with his dog, Benson, from a shoot south of London.
- The Bridgerton actor plays Fiyero in Wicked: Part 2 due in mid‑November, after roles in Jurassic World: Rebirth and an Emmy‑nominated turn in Fellow Travelers.
- The annual designation dates to 1985, and Bailey follows 2024 honoree John Krasinski.