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# Jonathan Bailey to step way from acting to focus on his LGBTQ+ charity, The Shameless Fund
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/jonathan-bailey-to-step-way-from-acting-to-focus-on-his-lgbtq-charity-the-shameless-fund/
- Published: 2025-09-07T12:32:15.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-07T12:37:28.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Culture

Acclaimed British actor **Jonathan Bailey** has announced he will be stepping away from acting in 2026 to focus on his LGBTQ+ charity, **The Shameless Fund**.

Bailey, 37, who rose to international fame through his role as Anthony Bridgerton in **Netflix**’s *Bridgerton*, and more recently starred in *Jurassic World Rebirth* and *Wicked*, shared the news in a candid interview with *British GQ*. “I’ve been working solidly for about three years now, which has been amazing and mind-blowing,” he said. “But 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”. 

Founded in 2024, The Shameless Fund aims to support LGBTQ+ communities globally, with a mission to help individuals “live freely and authentically.” Bailey cited a shocking statistic that only 1p of every £100 raised in the UK goes to LGBTQ+ causes, calling it a driving force behind his decision to take action.

[Jonathan Bailey releases “slutty little glasses” to raise funds for his new LGBTQ+ charityJonathan Bailey has transformed a viral fashion moment into a charitable initiative. The openly gay British actor has partnered with London-based eyewear brand Cubitts to launch a limited-edition pair of sunglasses called Loomis, inspired by the now-iconic frames he wore during the Jurassic World: Rebirth press tour. Fans affectionately dubbed![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/icon/Logo-Icon-30.png)Scene MagazineGraham Robson![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/thumbnail/jurassic-world-rebirth-nyc-premiere-24-1.jpg)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/sluttylittleglasses/)

The actor’s hiatus comes after a whirlwind few years, including an Emmy-nominated performance in *Fellow Travelers*, a starring role in *Wicked* as Fiyero, and a blockbuster turn in *Jurassic World Rebirth*, which grossed over $800 million worldwide.

Bailey’s break won’t be idle. He plans to focus on staffing and expanding the reach of *The Shameless Fund*, including a high-profile collaboration with British eyewear brand Cubitts. The partnership has already produced a line of pink-framed glasses - dubbed “Loomis” after his *Jurassic World* character - with 50% of proceeds going to the charity. 

“The colour pink is so important,” Bailey explained. “It’s an expression of joy and happiness, and it’s incredibly flattering - a reason why I wore it so much during the *Wicked* press tour”.

Bailey’s decision has been met with widespread support from fans and fellow actors alike, including *Wicked* co-star **Cynthia Erivo** and **Scarlett Johansson**, both of whom have publicly backed *The Shameless Fund*.

While Bailey has confirmed he will return for *Bridgerton* Season 4, his focus for the foreseeable future will be on making a tangible difference off-screen. “Not only is it fun and creative, it can also make a real difference,” he said of his new direction.