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This is what the cast of Bridgerton look like in real life
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How much Bridgerton's jewellery would cost in real life
The nation is in the grip of Bridgerton-mania, and we couldn't be happier. From the ornate costumes to the saucy gossip we are completely and totally all in. So, why not get to know the names behind our new favourite characters?
From The Duke of Hastings to the very iconic Eloise Bridgerton, here's what the cast of the Netflix show look like in real life.
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1) Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
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2) Jonathan Bailey in 2020
Anthony Bridgerton is played by 32-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.
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3) Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings
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4) Regé-Jean Page in 2020
Clearly we've all developed a small but very real love for The Duke, and we're not alone: The Duke's spoon is the new Connell's chain.
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5) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
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6) 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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7) Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
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8) Nicola Coughlan in 2020
Nicola Coughlan had her break-out role in award-winning Derry Girls, which is returning to screens this year, and we cannot wait. She's also very funny on Twitter. Watch out James Blunt.
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9) Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
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10) Claudia Jessie in 2019
Claudia Jessie plays fan favourite and all-round icon Eloise Bridgerton, and our fingers are well and truly crossed for more Eloise in a potential second series.
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11) Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
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12) Adjoa Andoh in 2018
Adjoa Andoh is an icon. From Doctor Who to The National Theatre she already had an impressive acting career under her belt before starring as the inimitable Lady Danbury in Bridgerton.
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13) Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton
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14) Ruth Gemmell in 2019
Fans went absolutely wild when they discovered that Ruth Gemmell aka Lady Violet Bridgerton used to play Tracy Beaker's mum in the 2004 CBBC film Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me.
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15) Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton
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16) Phoebe Dynevor in 2020
Phoebe Dynevor's breakout role as Daphne Bridgerton has launched her into stardom. But Dynevor has always been from a theatrical family, her mum Sally Dynevor has played Sally Metcalfe née Sneddon on Coronation Street since 1986.
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17) Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson
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18) Ruby Barker in 2020
Before Bridgerton Ruby Barker rose to fame in 2020 indie film How to Stop a Recurring Dream, which scooped several awards.
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19) Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington
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20) Bessie Carter in 2019
Bessie Carter comes from TV royalty, her parents are Harry Potter's Imelda Staunton and Downton Abbey's Jim Carter.
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