The world fell in love with the Bridgerton siblings when the show premiered on Netflix. Their complicated relationships, scandalous affairs, and charming personalities captivated audiences worldwide. But have you ever wondered how the ages of the actors filming the series compare to the characters they portray?
Let’s break down each Bridgerton sibling’s age in the show versus their real-life counterpart:
Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey)
In season one, Anthony is introduced as the oldest Bridgerton brother at 29 years old. Jonathan Bailey was born on February 25, 1988, putting his age around 34 during filming. This makes Bailey seven years older than his onscreen character.
Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson)
Benedict’s exact age is never explicitly stated in the show, but estimations place him around mid-to-late twenties. Luke Thompson, however, is currently 34 years old (born November 1988), aligning closely to Bailey’s age and suggesting they are both playing slightly older than their characters’ ages.
Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton)
The charming Colin Bridgerton is often portrayed as being the quintessential carefree bachelor in his early twenties. Luke Newton, born on February 5, 1993, is actually a bit older at 30 years old, making him roughly six years older than Colin’s estimated age.
Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor)
Daphne, the eldest daughter of the Bridgerton family, starts her journey in season one at 21 years old. Phoebe Dynevor is currently 27(born April 17, 1995), placing her six-year difference between herself and the character she portrays, similar to many of her male co counterparts.
Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie)
While Eloise’s exact age is ambiguous in the show, it’s generally accepted that she’s likely around 17 or 18 years old. Claudia Jessie was born on October 30, 1989, making her older than her character by about ten years at age 33 – a noticeably larger age gap compared to some of the other cast members.
Francesca Bridgerton (Ruby Stokes)
Francesca appears frequently throughout season one but receives less screen time compared to her siblings. She’s believed to be around 17-18 like Eloise. Ruby Stokes, who originated the role, was born on February 11, 2001, making her a bit closer in age to Francesca during filming, being approximately nineteen years old at that time .
Gregory Bridgerton (Will Tilston)
Gregory is the youngest of the Bridgerton brothers and appears mostly in scenes set within the family home. While his exact age isn’t specified, he’s presumed to be a young teenager. Will Tilston was around 14 years old during filming. While not an adult playing younger, this still showcases a character played significantly younger by an actor than in real life
Hyacinth Bridgerton (Florence Hunt)
Like her brother Gregory, Hyacinth is primarily seen within the family dynamic, suggesting she’s also pre-teen or early teen age range. Florence Hunt was born on September 15, 2007 making her around thirteen during filming. She was the youngest cast member portraying a Bridgerton sibling.
The show’s casting choices demonstrate that age is just a number. While there are definite gaps between the actors and their characters, their performances effectively capture the essence of each Bridgerton sibling’s personality and journey. This raises interesting questions: does playing a younger or older character influence an actor’s performance? Are viewers aware of these discrepancies in age, or do they simply accept the actors as their beloved characters?
