
In the past few years, Jonathan Bailey has risen in the ranks of Hollywood heartthrobs all the way to the top. After starring in the trifecta of Bridgerton, Wicked and Jurassic World Rebirth, the actor was named People’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive – a title previously earned by the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Michael B. Jordan. If you’re wondering if all the winners hang out together, Bailey and Hugh Jackman certainly did.
Now, this was before Bailey had been given the title, which actually made history since he’s the first openly gay man to earn the special People cover. Here’s what Jackman said about how he ended up meeting this year’s Sexiest Man: