Here's how the real ages of the 'Bridgerton' cast compare to their characters

Gabbi ShawJan 12, 2021, 01:25 IST

"Bridgerton."Netflix

"Bridgerton" is Netflix's latest hit. The show tells the story of the Bridgertons, a family living in London high society in 1813.
The Bridgerton kids and their friends range from 10 to 30 years old, with many being in their late teens and early 20s.
But many of the actors are significantly older than their characters, including 31-year-old Claudia Jessie playing 17-year-old Eloise Bridgerton.

"Bridgerton," Shonda Rhimes' first show for Netflix and everyone's latest obsession, centers on the Bridgerton family and their friends and lovers.

Two of the show's characters, Eloise Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, are best friends. They also happen to be 17 years old, but the actors who play them are both in their 30s.

Keep scrolling to see the real ages of the "Bridgerton" cast, from Daphne Bridgerton to Queen Charlotte.

Daphne Bridgerton is 21 when she makes her debut in British society.

Daphne Bridgerton. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

Phoebe Dynevor is 25.

Phoebe Dynevor. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, is 29 in "Bridgerton."

Simon Hastings. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

Regé-Jean Page is 31.

Regé-Jean Page. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The eldest Bridgerton, Anthony, is 30.

Anthony Bridgerton. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

In real life, Jonathan Bailey is 32.

Jonathan Bailey. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

After Anthony comes 27-year-old Benedict Bridgerton.

Benedict Bridgerton. Netflix

He's played by 32-year-old Luke Thompson.

Luke Thompson. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

The third eldest Bridgerton brother is Colin, who is 22.

Colin Bridgerton. Netflix

Luke Newton, 23, plays Colin.

Luke Newton. Disney

Daphne's younger sister Eloise is supposed to be 17.

Eloise Bridgerton. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

She's played by 31-year-old Claudia Jessie.

Claudia Jessie. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Claudia's best friend, Penelope Featherington, is also 17.

Penelope Featherington. Netflix

But in real life, Nicola Coughlan is 34.

Nicola Coughlan. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

We're not exactly sure how old the show version of Marina Thompson is supposed to be, though there's a book character of the same name who would've been 19 during the show's events.

Marina Thompson. Netflix

We're not exactly sure how old the show version of Marina Thompson is supposed to be, though there's a book character of the same name who would've been 19 during the show's events.

Ruby Barker is actually 24 in real life.

Ruby Barker. YouTube/York Minster Official

The Bridgerton matriarch, Violet Hastings, is 47.

Lady Violet. Netflix

Ruth Gemmell is 54 in real life.

Ruth Gemmell. Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Queen Charlotte is a real historical figure - in 1813, she was 69 years old.

Queen Charlotte. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

But Golda Rosheuvel is only 49.

Golda Rosheuvel. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

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Here's how the real ages of the 'Bridgerton' cast compare to their characters

Daphne Bridgerton is 21 when she makes her debut in British society.

Phoebe Dynevor is 25.

Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, is 29 in "Bridgerton."

Regé-Jean Page is 31.

The eldest Bridgerton, Anthony, is 30.

In real life, Jonathan Bailey is 32.

After Anthony comes 27-year-old Benedict Bridgerton.

He's played by 32-year-old Luke Thompson.

The third eldest Bridgerton brother is Colin, who is 22.

Luke Newton, 23, plays Colin.

Daphne's younger sister Eloise is supposed to be 17.

She's played by 31-year-old Claudia Jessie.

Claudia's best friend, Penelope Featherington, is also 17.

But in real life, Nicola Coughlan is 34.

We're not exactly sure how old the show version of Marina Thompson is supposed to be, though there's a book character of the same name who would've been 19 during the show's events.

Ruby Barker is actually 24 in real life.

The Bridgerton matriarch, Violet Hastings, is 47.

Ruth Gemmell is 54 in real life.

Queen Charlotte is a real historical figure - in 1813, she was 69 years old.

But Golda Rosheuvel is only 49.