Wicked star Jonathan Bailey did not come out as gay until his mid-20s, but he had inklings about his sexuality throughout his childhood. Bailey, who plays straight heartthrob Fiyero in the film, recently told British Vogue that he really wanted to explore these feelings when he was a kid.

The actor, 36, revealed he’s hoping to become a dad when his busy life settles. Talking to British Vogue in an interview published on Thursday, Dec. 12, Bailey, who stars as Prince Fiyero in the hit film alongside Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), discussed his desire to grow his family.

Jonathan Bailey’s meteoric rise to fame, which Shondaland recently took credit for, should be studied in pop culture history books. How he went from small projects like Chewing Gum to starring in Wicked and next year’s Jurrasic Park just a few years later is basically witchcraft.

The 36-year-old actor said he is currently reading books on adoption but couldn't bring children into his lifestyle now because of his busy schedule.

Wicked star Jonathan Bailey has opened up about a past ordeal in which he suffered abuse on the streets simply for holding hands with a man he was dating at the time

When asked if he wants to have kids someday, Bailey responded: “Yes, it’s such a privilege for a man, but I can’t bring children into my lifestyle now.” While the Bridgerton actor may not be in a relationship right now,

When asked if he wanted children someday, Bailey responded, “Yes, it’s such a privilege for a man,” adding, “but I can’t bring children into my lifestyle now” due to his hectic work schedule. The actor — who starred as the heartthrob Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” for the past four seasons — said he wants “to make sure I’m going to be present” before pulling the trigger on kids.

It’s such a privilege for a man, but I can’t bring children into my lifestyle now," the actor tells 'British Vogue'