Your Guide to the Handsome Sons and Beautiful Daughters in the Bridgerton Family
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Based on the Julia Quinn book series of the same name, the title of Netflix's Bridgerton, quite obviously, takes after the family in its centerfold. Like the Bennetts and Marches of literary yore, the Bridgertons are a tight-knit clan of siblings whose love for each other is virtually boundless. There are eight of the beautiful daughters and handsome sons — from Anthony to Hyacinth, they're named in progressing alphabetical order for the purpose of orderliness. As high society goes, the Bridgertons are relatively well-off, though that doesn't mean that the Viscountess widow isn't trying to reign in her wayward sons and secure stable futures for her daughters. Ahead, we've broken down what you need to know about the attractive and loving Bridgerton clan!
Viscountess Violet Bridgerton
The widowed viscountess (Ruth Gemmell) has lost the love of her life, so now she devotes herself to being the best mother she can be. After her husband passes away, Violet invests her energy into finding spouses for her children, so that she can secure their futures. While pushy about finding her eldest daughter a suitor this courting season, she'll offer Daphne the occasional useful piece of wisdom on love and womanhood.
Anthony Bridgerton
The eldest Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) is somewhat wayward, spending most of his days sneaking around with his lover, Siena. As the series develops, Anthony starts to realize his responsibilities as the technical head of the household, much to the chagrin of his younger siblings, who find him overprotective.
Benedict Bridgerton
Second sons have all the fun, and Benedict (Luke Thompson) is quite aware of this. Over time, Benedict pursues his passion for art.
Colin Bridgerton
The sweet and playful Bridgerton son (Luke Newton) harbors dreams of traveling, facing no extraordinary pressure as the third son in the family.
Daphne Bridgerton
Handpicked by Queen Charlotte and dubbed the season's diamond by Lady Whistledown, the eldest Bridgerton daughter (Phoebe Dynevor) is known as the pretty face of the family, but she possesses hidden depths (and a mean talent for the pianoforte). Anxious to secure her future with a reliable spouse, she has a handful of suitors interested in her, from the Queen's sweet nephew to the mysterious Duke of Hastings.
Eloise Bridgerton
Headstrong like Jo March, Eloise (Claudia Jessie) doesn't need or want love, even if her mother plans to put her into the social scene soon. She cares deeply about her education and can usually be found reading or writing away. Immune to the heightened romance of spouse-finding season, the intellectually inclined Bridgerton sister is determined to find out Lady Whistledown's true identity.
Francesca Bridgerton
Francesca (Ruby Stokes, left) is one of Daphne's younger siblings. She spends most of the time away in Bath, so we don't really get to see her.
Gregory and Hyacinth Bridgerton
Gregory (Will Tilston) and Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) are the babies of the family, adored by their siblings despite their tendencies to sneak around and cause a ruckus.