Does Jonathan Bailey Have a Boyfriend? 'Wicked' Actor's Relationship History Explained
Jonathan Bailey is one of the hottest actors working in Hollywood right now and fans will likely be wondering if he’s single or taken.
The 36-year-old openly gay actor can currently be seen on the big screen as Fiyero in the movie musical Wicked. He’s best known for playing Anthony on the Netflix series Bridgerton and for starring opposite Matt Bomer in the limited series Fellow Travelers.
Jonathan was a fan-favorite choice to be “Sexiest Man Alive” this year and people around the world will be thirsting over him throughout the holiday season.
So, does Jonathan have a boyfriend?
Keep reading to find out more…
Jonathan kissed then-boyfriend James Ellis on TV in 2019!
Back in 2019, Jonathan won an Olivier Award for his work in the West End stage production of the musical Company. At the show, he was joined by his then-boyfriend, advertising director James Ellis.
Jonathan and James shared a kiss on live TV after he won the award and the actor talked about LGBTQ+ love stories during his speech.
“You know, at a time where acknowledging the very existence of LGBTQ people in our schools is being questioned, we have been able to, as a company, show a lovely and celebratory snapshot of gay love,” he said. “LGBTQ people really aren’t that different … we’re just as flawed and desperate to fall in love as everyone else. Thank you to the cast, this is for you!”
Jonathan and James Ellis were spotted again in 2021
It’s unknown if Jonathan is still with James, but they were spotted together again back in July 2021. The couple was seen having lunch at a restaurant in London’s Notting Hill neighborhood.
So, does Jonathan have a current boyfriend? Yes!
Back in December 2023, Jonathan confirmed that he was dating a “lovely man.”
“It’s not secret, but it’s private,” he told the Evening Standard. “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.”
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