Jonathan Bailey Is PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2025 - Who Is He Dating? A Look At His Dating History

Jonathan Bailey becomes PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive' 2025, and with the title, he surely made history while becoming the first out gay man to receive the honour. Talking about the same, Jonathan said to the outlet that he's surely flattered and excited about his friend and family members finding out about this, as it has been a secret for a while now. Jonathan Bailey's fans often paired him with his on-screen co-stars due to his fiery chemistry with them, but, so far as it is known, he has never publicly dated any of them.

Jonathan Bailey becomes PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive' 2025

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So, the question now lingering is, 'Is Jonathan Bailey single?' To answer, Jonathan Bailey has previously confirmed that he is in a relationship, which he tagged as 'private rather than secret'. However, during his appearance on Chicken Soup Date, he told Amelia Dimoldenberg that he was available to pursue 'romantically' when he was asked about his dating life, quipping, 'It’s just, I think there’s a genetic predisposition.' So, amid Jonathan Bailey being named as PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive', let's have a stroll down to his dating history.

Jonathan Bailey started his career at a young age of 8 when he acted in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of A Christmas Carol in 1995. Following this, he made his onscreen debut with the ITV drama, Bramwell. Eventually, he started appearing in several television series, including Groove High, Leonardo, Brodchurch, W1A. Bailey's breakthrough came with his role as 'Anthony Bridgerton' in Netflix's Bridgerton.

Is Jonathan Bailey dating someone? Who is his current partner?

Talking about his dating life, he always kept it private, and he also openly talked about his sexuality and his fears and challenges in Hollywood due to being gay. Back in 2022, in an interview with GQ, Bailey shared that someone told him that two things should not be known out there, which are whether the actor is an alcoholic or if he/she is gay. Bailey mentioned that, as it came from someone powerful, it didn't take enough time to ripple through, and thus, he initially thought that to be happy, he needed to be straight. Well, the actor had his own reaching point when he decided not to hide his sexuality. Talking about the same, Jonathan Bailey said:

"All it takes is for one of those people in that position of power to say that, and it ripples through. So, yeah, of course I thought that. Of course, I thought that in order to be happy, I needed to be straight...I reached a point where I thought, ‘F*ck 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."

So, the question is whether Jonathan Bailey is currently dating someone or not. It was back in December 2023, when he told The Evening Standard that he was dating a 'lovely man'. While he didn't mention his partner's name, he said that it's a 'private and not a secret' relationship. He also said that having a private life for him was a bit critical, and he will never be confident enough to speak on some matters, as he felt that his life is out there to be grabbed. The actor said:

"It’s not secret, but it’s private. Having a private life is, for me, completely critical. I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.”

Jonathan Bailey is thinking about adoption

Jonathan Bailey was also asked about his thoughts on starting a family with British Vogue. To this, the actor said that it's obviously a privilege for a man to start his own family, but he doesn't think that he can bring babies into his lifestyle anymore. Talking more about the same, Jonathan also added that he wants to make sure that he's present in the lives of his kids, if it happens. Sharing that he has been reading books about adoption and thinking about doing the same while co-parenting with a man, Jonathan said:

"Yes, it’s such a privilege for a man, but I can’t bring children into my lifestyle now. I want to make sure I’m going to be present....I’m reading books on adoption...I might co-parent with a woman, but I’m thinking it will be with a man."

Jonathan Bailey's dating history, from James Ellis to Matt Bomer

There had been rumours that Jonathan Bailey might have dated James Ellis. It was back in 2019 that reports about his dating buzz started doing the rounds on the internet after the actor attended The Olivier Awards with James Ellis. As it seemed, the actor subtly confirmed dating Ellis by kissing him before going on stage to appreciate his project, Company, for queer storytelling, which also supported LGBTQ. To mention, the duo never officially confirmed dating. They were spotted on a dinner date back in 2021, which intensified their dating buzz. Following this, in 2022, during his interview with GQ, Bailey often referred to a 'boyfriend', while he never announced his partner's name, ever.

Jonathan Bailey's name was also linked to Matt Bomer in the past. The duo's bond as the Fellow Travelers made the speculations around them convincing. Well, there was no truth to the buzz around Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey's link-up as the former is already married, and it's nothing but friendship between the duo. Matt Bomer is married to Simon Halls, and they are parents to three kids.

Jonathan Bailey's dating buzz with Pippa Bennett-Warner and kissing scene with Scarlett Johansson

Jonathan Bailey was also linked to British actress, Pippa Bennett Warner. Speculations about them started doing the rounds after they were spotted at multiple outings. Well, the duo never confirmed they were romantically linked, so it seemed the speculations about them were untrue. It was only a few months ago that Bailey made it to the headlines after he shared a kiss with Scarlett Johansson during the New York premiere of their film, Jurassic World Rebirth. While the duo's kisses on the red carpet became the talk of the town, there was nothing romantic to it, and it was only a sweet gesture between two co-stars. 

What do you think about Bailey being PEOPLE's choice for the Sexiest Man Alive 2025, and about his dating life?

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