Overview
- Bailey unveiled the honor during a Tonight Show appearance, as People published a profile and seaside photo shoot tied to the announcement.
- The cover featuring Bailey is slated to hit newsstands on November 17, following the public reveal and online rollout.
- He called the title an honor, saying he felt incredibly flattered and also found it completely absurd, echoing comments in both the TV reveal and People interview.
- Bailey said he learned of the selection earlier this year while performing Richard II in London and kept it quiet until this week’s reveal.
- The Bridgerton star’s recent film work includes Wicked and Jurassic World: Rebirth, and he founded The Shameless Fund in 2024 to support LGBTQ+ projects.