Bridgerton’s Claudia Jessie: Being working class, it was difficult – no one took me seriously

As two of Bridgerton’s pivotal characters ever since the show was first screened in December 2020, they must have seen inside some of Britain’s most impressive stately homes over the past four years. And normally, we arrive in the dark, so we don’t fully see it.’ ‘And then you’re shuttled into some sort of tent,’ adds Jessie. ‘Feels like a long time ago now.’ Goodness, I think, they must have had a very early start. One day I’ll be dressed like it’s the 90s, the next, like a skater.’ ‘Ice skater,’ quips Jessie.