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14 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About 'Bridgerton'

6000 costumes?!

14 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About 'Bridgerton'

January 25, 2021

Bridgerton is Netflix's newest, steamiest period drama. From the beautiful wardrobe to elaborate sets, we can only imagine the amount of work it takes to make the Regency era so sexy. Here are 14 facts about the production of the addictive show.

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The cast spent six weeks before filming to immerse themselves in the Regency period. The bootcamp allowed them to learn history, horse riding, etiquette, and ballroom dancing of the period. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Cosmo

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The soundtrack includes orchestral covers of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Other covers were of Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, and Maroon 5, giving the period drama a modern twist. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Oprah Mag

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Johnathan Bailey found out he got the role on his way to Coachella. The deal while made and signed while he was at the music festival. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Glamour

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The actors who play Eloise and Penelope are good friends. They met at a wrap party for Porters, a year before they were in Bridgerton together. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Variety

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Prince Friedric's sideburns were fake. Actor Freddie Stroma, understandably, couldn't grow them himself. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Glamour

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Anthony Bridgerton needed to wear make up on his butt. During his opening sex scene, actor Jonathan Bailey used cosmetic assistance to de-shine the body. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source

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The reveal of Lady Whistledown was the only scene filmed during COVID. The actor had to be extremely secret of being flown around for fitting and filming. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Variety

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There were over 6,O00 costumes created for the show. It took up to one week to make one dress for the leading ladies. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: BuzzFeed

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Daphne Bridgerton's wardrobe consisted of 93 dresses. Six people worked on making her dresses from scratch and hand-embroidered. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Glamour

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Three years ago, Nicola Coughlin was working part-time at an optometrist's office. The actor who plays Penelope reminded people when they were due for their eye test. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Glamour

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Daphne's color palette evolves as her character matures. Daphne wears blue while she's still naive, but her color palette gets dustier after she gets married. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED GOM — Source: Buzzfeed

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The Duke always wears his late mother's enamel brooch The brooch is diamond and emerald-encrusted, fit for a Duke. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: E! Online

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Queen Charlotte's look was inspired by Beyonce as Foxxy Cleopatra in Goldmember The show's hair stylist used locks, braids, and Afro-textured styles in the period's silhouettes. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: Vogue

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An intimacy coordinator choreographed the sex scenes The sex scenes were as staged and rehearsed as an action sequence. BEHIND THE SCENES CRACKED COM — Source: E! Online

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