The Cressida Cowper depicter proudly shares her love and identity in a heartfelt Instagram post, earning admiration from her co-stars and fans alike as she celebrates the start of Pride Month.
- Jun 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jessica Madsen, known for her role as Cressida Cowper in the popular Netflix series "Bridgerton," is once again opening up about her identity and love life, just in time for Pride Month. On June 1, the 32-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a series of colorful and heartwarming posts celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
In her Instagram post, Madsen shared artwork celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, a historical photo from a march following the Stonewall Riots, and a selfie dressed in a vibrant tie-dye T-shirt, rainbow rhinestones on her face, and a bucket hat reading "LOVE SUPREME." Her caption read, "In Love with a woman, loud about it and proud about it!" accompanied by hashtags like #pride, #pridemonth, #loveislove, and #gaypride.
This heartfelt declaration quickly garnered support from her "Bridgerton" co-stars. Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, chimed in with heart emojis. Jonathan Bailey, who portrays Anthony Bridgerton, shared his support with more heartfelt emojis,
Hannah Dodd, new to the cast as Francesca Bridgerton, expressed her love with "Love youuuuuu" and a yellow heart emoji, while Joanna Bobin, Madsen's on-screen mother Araminta Cowper, commented, "Go baby girl! Love you," with three red hearts. Julia Quinn, the author of the original "Bridgerton" book series, also showed her support with rainbow heart emojis.
Madsen has always been candid about her sexuality. In a similar post from June 2023, she shared graphics emphasizing that "Bisexuals are not 'confused' " and "bi af." Her caption read, "Bi the way… Happy Pride month [love and rainbow emojis]." These posts highlight her commitment to breaking stereotypes and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Beyond her personal life, Madsen has also addressed the online hate directed at her "Bridgerton" character, Cressida Cowper. In an interview with PEOPLE, she reflected on the mixed responses she receives.
"People are not the biggest fan of her," she said, mentioning messages like "Thank you for letting me hate you so much" or "I love hating you so much." Madsen's response remains light-hearted, as she jokes, "You're welcome."
The actress also teased potential character development in the upcoming parts of season three. "The mask is falling off Cressida. She's becoming a human being. No, we're getting to see her human side and why she is the way she is," she revealed, hinting at a more nuanced portrayal.
As Madsen continues to share her journey and challenges stereotypes, she remains a shining example of pride, love, and resilience. Her openness has not only endeared her to fans but also strengthened her bond with the "Bridgerton" family and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
