Bridgerton, Some  interesting facts you didn’t know about this popular regency drama

Bridgerton

Jonathan Bailey tapped Phoebe Dynevor for advice on how to lead the season, and has a notebook full of tips to pass on to the next actor

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Queen Charlotte's wigs weren't the most comfortable to wear

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Bridgerton had 7,500 costume pieces

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The actresses that play Eloise and Penelope are best friends in real life

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At first, Nicola Coughlan didn't know she was Lady Whistledown

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Violet Bridgerton probably won't get a love story—at least from Julia Quinn

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The music is adapted from current pop songs

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Queen Charlotte may have actually been Black

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