Bang Showbiz2 Jun, 2026 08:55 AM3 mins to readJonathan Bailey feared being openly gay would hinder his acting career but chose authenticity. Photo / Getty ImagesJonathan Bailey feared being openly gay would hinder his acting career but chose authenticity. Photo / Getty ImagesJonathan Bailey feared being gay “would be a hindrance” to his career.The Wicked star worried being open about his sexuality when he started out as an actor would cost him work, but he was determined not to hide his true self and was “was willing to take that risk”.