Overview
- Bailey, 37, told People he was “incredibly flattered” and joked the honor was “completely absurd.”
- He said he kept the news secret except for telling his dog, Benson, who appears with him on the cover.
- The actor is traveling to São Paulo this week to promote Wicked: Part II at an event set to feature Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu, while Ariana Grande said she will not attend.
- Bailey has said he will pause acting to build The Shameless Fund supporting LGBTQ+ causes, citing reports of minimal UK donations reaching such groups.
- Known for Bridgerton and an Emmy-nominated turn in Fellow Travelers, he also stars in Wicked and Jurassic World: Rebirth.