Who Wears a Wig in Bridgerton? See the Actresses With and Without Their Wigs

Who Wears a Wig in Bridgerton? See the Actresses With and Without Their Wigs

Dear gentle readers, we are Bridgerton fans in here, as you could guess from our last article. And we know that while watching the show, you've been asking yourselves one question : Is she wearing a wig ? So let's have a look of the fabulous actresses with and without their amazing wig, shall we ? 

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington

Let's start with the diamond of the season. Yes, Nicola Coughlan is wearing a wig. More than 55 000$ worth of wig throughout the season to be exact. She is blonde in real life but the red hair looks amazing on her. And the wig install is impeccable. 

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

For Eloise it was hard to be sure but when we see the top of her head you can see that it is either a wig or a topper in order for her to have the infamous Eloise bangs. The wig/topper suits her better than in previous seasons when the bangs was shorter. But what do you guys think ?

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

The wig queen, Golda Rosheuvel's as Queen Charlotte is just the most iconic characters when it comes to wig. It is very elaborate, super high and intricate which accentuate her commanding presence. And with her, there is no doubt allowed. It is definitely a wig. 

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Adjoa Andoh’s Lady Danbury is a force to be reckoned with, and her wigs reflect her sophisticated personality. She mostly wears super tight updos whereas in real life she has short hair.  

Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper

We're not a 100% sure as to Jessica Madsen's Cressida Cowper in terms of wigs. It could be exentions to create those style. But what we look when we hant to see if they are wearing a wig is the hairline. As good as the hair stylists are, you can almost always find out.This is an almost case !

Polly Walker as Portia Featherington

Portia Featherington, played by Polly Walker, wears wigs, without a doubt. And she wears always the same at that. Very flamboyant and not discreet, just like her pursuit of social status for her and her daughter. Anyway, she looks amazing with or without the wig. 

Conclusion

Wigs play a crucial role in "Bridgerton," it helps defin the characters and set the tone for the series. From Queen Charlotte's towering creations to Penelope Featherington's Hollywood curls, each wig is carefully crafted to enhance the storytelling. The talented hair and makeup team behind "Bridgerton" deserves all the accolades for bringing these characters to life with such flair.

We hope this article satisfies your interest!

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