‘Bridgerton’ Actress Bessie Carter Comes From Real-Life Acting Royalty

If you’re a fan of British shows, you’ll definitely recognize her parents

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Photo: Nick Briggs/Netflix

If you’re in one of the 63 million households who have tuned into Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” you’re undoubtedly well-versed in the Bridgerton and Featherington family trees.

But did you know one of the Featherington sisters comes from a distinguished lineage in real life?

Bessie Carter plays Prudence Featherington, one of two daughters her mother Lady Featherington (Polly Walker) is trying to marry off into society. Prudence is known for her off-key fashions and her even more off-key singing.

Her real-life mother is Imelda Staunton, who most know from her role as Professor Dolores Umbridge in the “Harry Potter” film franchise.

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