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Jonathan Bailey is cementing his standing as certainly one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stars. After stealing hearts in Bridgerton, he introduced attraction and charisma to the function of Fiyero in Wicked, the extremely anticipated musical starring alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The two-part movie adaptation launched its first installment on the finish of 2024, with the second anticipated in 2025.
Not stopping there, Bailey is now roaring into blockbuster territory with a significant function in Jurassic World: Rebirth, the place he stars reverse Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. At the London premiere on June 17, 2025, Bailey and Johansson shared a pleasant kiss on the crimson carpet—a lighthearted second that rapidly made headlines.
From Regency-era romance to magical mayhem and dinosaur showdowns, right here’s every thing it’s worthwhile to know concerning the actor taking Hollywood by storm.
1. Jonathan is thought for his function in Bridgerton.
Bailey made a long-lasting impression as Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest sibling of the Bridgerton household. While he appeared in season 1, it was season 2 that really launched him into the highlight, centering on Anthony’s slow-burn romance with Kate Sharma, performed by Simone Ashley. The season was based mostly on Julia Quinn’s novel The Viscount Who Loved Me and have become a significant hit for Netflix. Jonathan returned for season 3, persevering with Anthony’s storyline because the Bridgerton universe expands.
2. Jonathan is open about his sexuality.
The actor got here out to his family members in his early 20s, however he has been candid concerning the pressures he confronted as a homosexual actor navigating the leisure trade. In an interview with GQ, he recalled being suggested by a fellow actor to remain closeted if he wished to succeed, warning him that being overtly homosexual may value him roles. “All it takes is for one of those people in that position of power to say that, and it ripples through,” he stated.
Eventually, Jonathan selected authenticity over concern. “I reached a point where I thought, F**k this, I’d much prefer to hold my boyfriend’s hand in public or be able to put my own face picture on Tinder and not be so concerned about that than getting a part,” he defined.
While he tends to maintain his romantic life personal, Jonathan has referenced having a boyfriend in previous interviews.
3. Jonathan is a outstanding theater actor.
Jonathan has been working within the London theater scene since 1995. He starred within the 2018 West End revival of Company and received the 2019 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Jonathan not too long ago starred within the London play Cock.
The Prince’s Trust and TKMaxx and Homesense Awards in May 2022. (James Veysey/Shutterstock)
4. Jonathan is from England.
Jonathan was born within the Oxfordshire village of Benson in England. He ultimately went on to attend the Open University. His first onscreen function was within the 1997 British TV sequence Bramwell.
5. Jonathan initially auditioned for a special Bridgerton half.
Jonathan initially tried out for the Duke of Hastings function, which ultimately went to Regé-Jean Page. However, the casting crew proposed the thought of Jonathan taking part in Anthony, and the remainder is historical past. “It wasn’t until I was talking to the production company and Chris Van Dusen, the showrunner, and at the end of the meeting we’d spoken about family, and men in society, and women in society, and our own personal experiences,” Jonathan instructed OprahMag.com. “And they said, ‘Have you thought about Anthony? We’re gonna send you some scripts to read because we think you might be an Anthony.’”