May 16th 2024.
As Bridgerton season three makes its debut on Netflix, fans are eager to see what's in store for the beloved characters. One member of the ton, Bessie Carter, who plays Prudence Featherington, comes from a famous acting family. In this new season, viewers will follow the lives of the eligible young men and women of London's high society, including Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton as they navigate their true desires.
The Featherington household is a constant source of drama, with scheming mother Prudence, her daughters Phillippa and Prudence, and eldest sister Bessie, played by Bessie Carter. What some may not know is that Bessie, who is 30 years old, is the daughter of British acting legend Imelda Staunton. Imelda, who is 68 years old, is best known for her roles as Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter series and Queen Elizabeth in The Crown. Bessie's father is none other than Jim Carter, a 75-year-old actor known for his role as Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey, from whom Bessie gets her surname.
Bessie's parents first met during a production of Guys and Dolls and have been married for 40 years. Bessie, who was born in 1993, is their only child. While they have not acted together, they have both appeared in the Downton Abbey movies, with Jim playing the butler and Imelda portraying the Queen's lady-in-waiting. Bessie has been following in her parents' footsteps since a young age and even appeared alongside her father in a BBC drama, Cranford, where she played a maid named Margaret.
Bessie's biggest TV role yet is in Netflix's Bridgerton, where she plays Prudence Featherington. Her parents were overjoyed when she was cast in the show, with Jim expressing his excitement and pride in her success. Bessie has also appeared in Les Miserables and I Hate Suzie, but her role in Bridgerton has gained her the most recognition.
In a joint interview with The Times, Imelda and Bessie had nothing but kind words for each other. Imelda spoke highly of her daughter, saying she was great from the beginning and that she feels fortunate to have her in the acting world. Bessie, on the other hand, expressed her gratitude for being a part of the acting tribe and having grown up with her parents' friends, who are like her uncles and aunts.
Bessie's debut at the National Theatre in 2024 in Dear Octopus was a proud moment for her parents. Jim and Imelda met at the same theatre and are now proud to see their daughter perform on the same stage. But for Imelda, working with her daughter remains her only unfulfilled ambition.
In Bridgerton, Bessie plays Prudence Featherington, who is returning for her third season. In the first two seasons, Prudence's goal was to find a suitable husband and secure her future after the tragic death of her father. But her attempts were not always successful, and she often felt overlooked compared to her sister Philippa. In the second season, Prudence tried to woo the next heir to their estate, Jack, but to no avail. In the upcoming season, viewers will see Prudence as a newlywed to Harry Dankworth, but the rivalry between her and Philippa is far from over.
As the Featherington sisters navigate their new roles as wives and continue to compete for the family estate, Bridgerton season three promises to be filled with drama and romance. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the newest installment of this beloved period drama.
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