Jonathan Bailey. Photo credit: Barbie Simons, via Wikimedia Commons
Jonathan Bailey has announced he will be taking a break from acting next year to focus on his charity, The Shameless Fund.
In a recent interview with GQ, the actor explained that after working “solidly for about three years” on a series of high-profile projects, including Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, and the two-part Wicked film, he wants to dedicate his time and energy to his philanthropic work.
“With everything happening in the world right now, I’m going to stop acting for a bit next year and just focus on the Shameless Fund,” he said.
The Shameless Fund is an organization he launched to support LGBTQ+ causes around the world, particularly in the UK where he notes a significant lack of funding for such initiatives.
Bailey revealed that his immediate priority is to focus on building the charity’s infrastructure and staffing it with the right team to ensure its long-term success.
Fans will still have a chance to see him on-screen before his hiatus, as his highly anticipated performance as Fiyero in Wicked: For Good is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2025.
