BRIDGERTON returned for a second series on Friday, with fans desperate to know what happens to their favourite characters.
One of these is actress Bessie Carter, who plays Prudence Featherington, sister of Nicola Coughlan’s character Penelope.
The Netflix smash hit isn’t Bessie’s first period drama, as she previously starred in Cranford, Howards End and Beecham House.
Period dramas also run in her family, as both her parents are actors and have appeared in historical pieces themselves.
For those who didn’t know, Bessie’s parents are Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton, with Jim, 73, best known for his role as Mr Carson in ITV smash hit, Downton Abbey.
Meanwhile Imelda, 66, has appeared in the Downton Abbey films alongside her husband as well as Cranford, and will soon be seen in The Crown as Queen Elizabeth II.
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Imelda, who also appeared in the Harry Potter films, has previously spoken about Bessie following in their footsteps.
She said: “I feel very fortunate in that I’ve never had that empty-nest feeling because she’s in the business.
“Whereas I was catapulted into the theatre, she’s been born into it, and she’s grown up with our mates who are like her uncles and aunts.
“Honestly, there’s nothing nicer than the acting tribe, and knowing she’s moved out to be with this extended family feels very good indeed.
“Jim and I would really like to be at the stage door every night, but you can’t do that.
“You have to keep your distance. The only unfulfilled ambition I have left is for us to one day work together.”
Meanwhile Jim was asked if he would join Bridgerton to star alongside his daughter while on Good Morning Britain.
He replied: “Do you think I would be disloyal to Downton Abbey?
“My goodness, no. It is far too raunchy for Carson, is Bridgerton. Can you imagine Carson in Bridgerton? Or Jim Carter even?”
Bessie isn’t the only Bridgerton cast member with famous parents, as Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne Bridgerton, is the daughter of Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor.
Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 are available now on Netflix.
