Bridgerton: What the cast look like in real life
The wigs have deceived us
In case you didn't already know, we're obsessed with Bridgerton. The costumes, the hair and makeup, the longing looks.. Everything about the period drama has captured out attention, and we basically don't want. to talk about anything else.
Thanks to the ornate costumes and impressive hair 'dos, some of the cast actually look very different when they're in character (and that's before we get to the side burns...) So from Anthony Bridgerton to Queen Charlotte, here's what the cast of the Netflix show look like in real life.
Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma
Charithra Chandran in 2022
Prior to landing the role of Edwina, the 25-year-old played Sabina Pleasance in the 2021 Alex Rider TV show, but does not have many other acting credits to her name.
Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
Simone Ashley in 2022
Kate Sharma is played by Simone Ashley. 27-year-old Simone is best known for playing one of the mean girls, Olivia, in Sex Education, which is building up for its fourth season on Netflix.
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
Jonathan Bailey in 2022
Anthony Bridgerton is played by 33-year-old Jonathan Bailey who you may recognise from his role as budding journalist Olly Stevens in Broadchurch. Reportedly he grew his Bridgerton sideburns himself. Kudos.
Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix
Kathryn Drysdale in 2022
Madame Delacroix took on a bigger role in Bridgerton season 2, when Lady Whistledown recruited her as an ally. 40-year-old actor Katheryn played Taylor in the film St Trinian's and is best known asGrace Shelley in The West End show The Ruling Class opposite James McAvoy.
Shelley Conn as Mary Sharma
Shelley Conn in 2022
You might recognise Mary Sharma, aka Kate and Edwina's mum in Bridgerton, from other shows such as The Irregulars and The Deceived. Her next show, Good Omen, is coming out later in 2022.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
Luke Newton in 2022
Luke Newton, who will take centre stage in the fourth season of Bridgerton as Colin, had roles in small productions The Cut and The Lodge before landing the Netflix original.
Rupert Evans as Edmund Bridgerton
Rupert Evans in 2019
While most recently Rupert starred as Harry Greenwood in Charmed for four years, he also had roles in The Man In The High Castle and in Fingersmith with Imelda Staunton
Rupert Young as Cousin Jack Featherington
Rupert Young in 2022
A new character for Bridgerton season 2, you might recognise Cousin Jack Featherington aka Rupert Young from Doc Martin, Hotel Babylon or Doctor Who.
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
Luke Thompson in 2022
33-year-old Luke Thompson played Simon in the BBC One series In The Club, as well as a role in Dunkirk.
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
Golda Rosheuvel in 2019
Golda Rosheuvel is well known for her hugely successful theater career, with roles in Romeo & Juliet and The Winter's Tale.
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