Nepo Baby with Acting Royalty: Bessie Carter Shines on Tatler Cover
When your lineage includes acting legends, it’s hardly surprising that you might be inspired to carve out your own path in the entertainment industry. This particular nepo baby, however, is not merely coasting on her family’s illustrious reputation. She is making waves with a prominent role in a blockbuster Netflix series and has recently graced the cover of Tatler. Can you guess who this rising star is?
Introducing Bessie Carter, who plays the character Prudence Featherington in the hit series Bridgerton. While her role as the obnoxious Prudence is well-known to fans, her talents extend beyond this single performance.
Bessie is the proud daughter of acclaimed actress Imelda Staunton, recognized for her roles in The Crown and the Harry Potter films, and esteemed actor Jim Carter, known for his work in Downton Abbey. Despite her impressive lineage, Bessie has forged her own path, achieving notable fame through her performances in all three seasons of Bridgerton.
In addition to her work on Bridgerton, Bessie is currently starring in the new Netflix series Outrageous, which chronicles the lives of the Mitford sisters, where she embodies the character of Nancy Mitford. Speaking to Tatler about her approach to playing Nancy, Bessie shared, “We’re not imitating them, but we’re taking the essence of them and trying to regurgitate it as truth. It’s something my mother had to go to town with given that the Queen was so known by everyone… she smashed it! I think that’s such a hard line, but really doing the voice and the physicality and then bringing your own proof to it, that’s the fun.”
Grateful for her family’s presence in the industry, Bessie expressed how her parents understand the demands of their profession. “They know that when I’m on my way home I might not have the energy to talk on the phone because they know how all-consuming it is. We just know the game,” she explained.
In her stunning Tatler photoshoot, Bessie dazzled in a glamorous white dress adorned with fur detailing, while another shot featured her in a shimmering pink gown complemented by a luxurious fur shawl.
Away from the limelight, it was revealed last year that Bessie is in a relationship with her Bridgerton co-star Sam Phillips, who portrays Lord Debling in the series. With such a talented family and a promising career ahead, Bessie Carter is undoubtedly a name to watch in the entertainment world.
- Bessie Carter is the daughter of Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter.
- She plays Prudence Featherington in Bridgerton.
- Currently stars in Outrageous as Nancy Mitford.
- Featured on the cover of Tatler.
- Dating co-star Sam Phillips.