December 12th 2024.
Jonathan Bailey recently opened up about a traumatic experience he had while out in London with an ex-boyfriend. The 36-year-old Wicked actor revealed that they were subjected to homophobic abuse while holding hands in the street.
"I've always been confident about holding hands in relationships," Jonathan shared with British Vogue. "But my ex wasn't as experienced and we got heckled in London."
Despite this negative experience, Jonathan believes that things are changing for the better. "That kind of behavior is now outweighed by the smiles you get," he added.
In addition to discussing his past relationships, Jonathan also shared his desire to have children in the future. He revealed that he has been researching adoption and considering the option of co-parenting with a man.
While Jonathan is now open and proud of his sexuality, he previously felt pressure to hide it while starting out as an actor. In a 2022 interview with GQ Hype, he shared that a friend was once told, "There's two things we don't want to know: if you're an alcoholic or if you're gay." This unfortunate advice stuck with Jonathan and made him feel like he needed to hide his true self in order to succeed in his career.
However, he eventually decided to come out publicly and stop compromising himself for his career. "I reached a point where I thought, 'F**k this,' I'd much rather be able to hold my boyfriend's hand in public and be honest about my relationships than get a part," he explained.
Jonathan also opened up about the shame he felt as a gay man in the entertainment industry, but hopes that by speaking out, he can help others feel more comfortable being themselves.
In May, Jonathan participated in Hackney Moves, London's largest half marathon, to raise money for Just Like Us, a charity that supports LGBT+ young people. He shared a sweaty post-half marathon selfie on social media and thanked everyone for their support and donations.
Jonathan has become a household name after starring in the hit series Bridgerton, and is now considered one of Britain's biggest stars. He will be featured in the January issue of British Vogue, available for digital download and on newsstands. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, be sure to reach out to the entertainment team.
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