When People Magazine named ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey as the Sexiest Man Alive of 2025, it was not merely another celebrity award, but a cultural one. Bailey became the first openly gay man ever to be awarded the title.
His reaction was both modest and hilarious. However, it was Jeff Goldblum‘s reaction to his ‘Wicked’ co-star that made the headlines.. The ‘Jurassic Park’ star burst into song, singing bits of ‘You Sexy Thing’ and ‘I’m Too Sexy’, and giving the already viral clip a Goldblum-esque flair.
Jeff Goldblum Reacts To Jonathan Bailey’s Groundbreaking Win
To Bailey, the honor did not have much to do with vanity but representation. “It is a huge honor”, he said to People. “Obviously, I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.” Although most of the previous winners have won the title casually, Bailey’s victory has a greater meaning.
“But I am taking it very seriously. I’m going to squeeze every ounce of sexuality I have for the next 360 days. And also, I’m representing all the sexy people out there. I feel the weight of history of all the sexy men that came before me,” he added. Never one to miss a pun, Jeff Goldblum immediately followed up, telling Bailey that he was standing “on sexy shoulders”. The line drew laughter from both the audience and Bailey himself, who quipped back with “There’s nothing sexier than progress.”
That comment caught Goldblum off guard for a moment. Their moment did not end there. When Goldblum told Bailey about his nickname for him, “Bailey’s Cream”, the actor shot back, “If you leave me out, I curdle.” The two broke out into laughter, further highlighting their friendship. This free-flowing banter has become a trademark of their ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour. The back-and-forth nature of the dynamic between Bailey and Goldblum in interview after interview has kept fans entertained.
Jonathan Bailey Might Be Eyeing Another Major Role
Although Bailey has already won the hearts of the audience as Anthony in ‘Bridgerton’, his next appearance in ‘Wicked: For Good’ will only add to it. He returns as Fiyero, the handsome, rebellious love interest to Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo. The cast includes Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Colman Domingo, and Ethan Slater, as well as Bailey and Goldblum, who portrays the enigmatic Wizard.
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And to make matters worse, Bailey is already being looked at to play another iconic character – Batman. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor responded to the increasing fan movements to have him portray the next Dark Knight in the DC Universe by James Gunn.
His response was humble but teasing: “Would I do Batman? I grew up with Val Kilmer, George Clooney, obviously Christian Bale, and Robert Pattinson. It’s a legacy. And I think James Gunn is amazing. Who knows?” The idea of Bailey taking his vulnerability and strength to Gotham City was enough to ignite a firestorm of speculation.
