Overview
- Bailey, a 37-year-old British actor, was introduced on The Tonight Show by Jimmy Fallon as People’s new cover choice.
- He called the recognition a huge honor and joked that he had only told his dog Benson before the news became public.
- Coverage notes he is reportedly the first openly homosexual recipient of the title, a point highlighted by some outlets.
- People has awarded the annual distinction since 1985, with Mel Gibson as the first honoree and John Krasinski named in 2024.
- Bailey’s recent work includes Bridgerton, Jurassic World: Die Wiedergeburt, and Fiyero in Wicked, which returns with Part 2 in mid-November.