Matt Bomer reacts to Jonathan Bailey becoming People’s first out gay Sexiest Man Alive
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey in Fellow Travellers. (Showtime)
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey in Fellow Travellers. (Showtime)
Matt Bomer has shared his thoughts on his friend and Fellow Travelers co-star, Jonathan Bailey, being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
The pair starred together in Showtime’s 2023 mini-series based on Thomas Mallon’s novel of the same name. Bomer led as Hawkins ‘Hawk’ Fuller while Bailey starred as Timothy ‘Skippy’ Laughlin.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter after it was revealed last week that Bailey had been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive – the first out-gay man to receive the title – Bomer gave his reaction.
“I’m glad the world has finally woken up to what we’ve all known for years, and I could not be more proud and happy for Johnny,” he said. “I love him dearly, and he is more than deserving of this title. It’s long overdue.”
Bomer continued: “Part of me feels like I can’t believe it’s taken until 2025, but I’m just grateful that we’re here today. I think you have to put that aside and then say, hey, progress is progress, and this is phenomenal. And I’m glad that Jonny was the guy. He’s the perfect person to hold the mantle.”
Another of Bailey’s co-stars, Jeff Goldblum who appears alongside the Bridgerton actor in Wicked and Wicked: For Good, also had a sweet reaction to the cultural progress Bailey’s title signifies.
During promo for Wicked: For Good, Bailey broke the news that he was the first gay man to be the sexiest man alive. Goldblum responded: “Oh! Yes, yes, yes! That is progress, absolutely.”
After his cover was revealed Bailey said the honour was “completely absurd” but also “the honour of a life time.”
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