‘Bridgerton’ Star Stuns Fans with Candid Love Life Confession After New Season Drops

Claudia Jessie is opening up about her real life as fans dive into the newest season of Bridgerton. Season four of the Netflix series began rolling out on January 29, and viewers are once again paying close attention to Eloise Bridgerton. She remains the only sibling without a romantic storyline on screen, which has kept fans guessing about her future.

Off-screen, Jessie says her life looks very different. In an interview with the Associated Press, she spoke alongside co-stars Hannah Dodd and Luke Newton and joked about how far removed she is from her character. It’s funny though, she said, ’cause in real life I’m having more s** than both of them, referring to the love lives of the characters played by her co-stars.

Jessie has been in a relationship with casting director Cole Edwards since 2024. She pointed out the irony that they actually met years earlier during her audition for Bridgerton. Get that, she said during the interview, laughing about how her real-life romance contrasts with Eloise’s rejection of marriage and courtship.

The actress also shared that, despite working in film and television for years, she has never filmed a sex scene. I’ve managed to get to 36 years old without ever doing a s** scene, she said, adding that she sometimes wonders if her casting history played a role in that.

That could change in future seasons. In Julia Quinn’s original book series, Eloise eventually marries Sir Phillip Crane, though many fans hope the show takes a different path. Jessie admitted that the idea of filming intimate scenes makes her nervous. It does feel a little bit like I have agreed to jump out of a plane in a bit with close-ups in the nude and in front of my mum, she said.

Jessie also made it clear that her personal style is nothing like Eloise’s Regency wardrobe. Speaking to reporters at the season four premiere in Paris, she said corsets are strictly for work. I want to get straight into a tracksuit as soon as I’m done, she explained.

Outside of Bridgerton, Jessie has stayed busy. She recently appeared in the Netflix miniseries Toxic Town.

Bridgerton season four is being released in two parts, with the final episodes arriving on February 26. While the current story focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, signs suggest Eloise’s future will soon move to the front.

Jessie’s honesty feels refreshing and adds another layer to how fans view Eloise. It also shows how different actors can be from the characters they play. Do you want Eloise to stay single and independent, or should she get her own romance next? Share your thoughts in the comments.