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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

UNCOVERED: Bridgerton showrunner reveals penelope s makeover scene was inspired by iconic nineties film - Caught on Camera

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A scene from the third season of Bridgerton was directly inspired by a much loved nineties romantic comedy, starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr.

In the new season of the Netflix regency drama, Nicola Coughlan’s character Penelope Featherington struggles to talk to suitors at high society balls designed to help her find her future husband.

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