Bridgertonis now an Emmy diamond of the first water. “It’s huge. It’s big for us and we’re all just beside ourselves in excitement.” Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor in ‘Bridgerton’ season 1.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX “It certainly wasn’t true for theBridgertonbooks. So, I hope this is a bit of a repudiation of that.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your reaction to these 12 nominations when you heard the news? CHRIS VAN DUSEN:I found it amazing and extraordinary and a little surreal....

She’s conquered the broadcast networks and now, she’s conquering streaming. Bridgerton’s success is based on the number of Netflix households streaming the series as well as viewing hours. Representatives for the series declined to comment. Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dyvenor on ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Netflix seldom makes its viewing metrics public. Netflix’s most popular series and films, according to viewing hours.Netflix Netflix popular series and films, according to number of accounts.Netflix

Dearest reader, did you miss me? Bridgerton season 2 (mostly) swaps sexy montages for scorching glances and we’re here for it. Dearest reader, did you miss me? Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Bonus points for letting Coughlan use her Irish accent while she’s in disguise. (Run, don’t walk, to watch her in Netflix’sDerry Girlsif you haven’t yet.) He gives chase, thinking she might be in trouble, buthe’sthe one who ought to be worried....

Anthony Bridgerton has met his match. ActressSimone Ashley arrivesin the next batch of episodes as Kate Sharma. Chandra and Ashley appeared alongside Bailey and Nicola Coughlan during TUDUM to tease the introduction of the Sharma family. Simone Ashley, Adjoa Andoh, Shelley Conn, and Charithra Chandran on ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX “They very much feel like outsiders,“Chandra said. “I think the Sharmas represent the audience [viewpoint].” Ashley promised “a lot of arguing” between the eldest Bridgerton son and Kate....

Lady Whistledown’s next issue drops on Netflix March 25. (He falls in the lake, what did you think we meant?) But now, at long last, the full length trailer has arrived. Jonathan Bailey on ‘Bridgerton’.Liam Daniel/Netflix Netflix also released photos giving audiences another look at the pall mall scene. Season 2 places eldest Bridgerton, Anthony, front and center. “That’s the easiest way that he decides how he is going to find his match....

“Season 2 will just be all forearms.” Jonathan Bailey knows what romance lovers want from moreBridgerton. “I’ll just draw a little smiley face there,” he adds, pointing to his arm. Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ season 1.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your and the cast’s reaction to being Netflix’s most-viewedoriginal debutever? JONATHAN BAILEY:It’s been completely wild, to say the least. To see that announcement was a delicious Regency cherry on a Regency cake....

Whistledown has the power to make and break lives, exposing secrets of high society in her scandal sheet. Voiced byJulie Andrewsas a cheeky narrator for much of the Shondaland series, Whistledown is unmasked in the finale. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How early did you know the truth about Penelope and Lady Whistledown? NETFLIX I got offered the job after that one audition, which was so unexpected. And I thought, “What?!” But then I didn’t know, because it’s an adaptation, so that’s not guaranteed....

CouldRege-Jean Pagego from duke to 007? It’s like a merit badge. You get the ‘B’ word merit badge." Credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images; Stephen Vaughan/©Columbia Pictures/Everett Collection “I’m very, very glad to have the badge,” he added. “I’m glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. But it’s a badge.” But there are warnings. The family WhatsApp has like, red, flashing lights." “But you don’t tend to reach everyone sometimes,” he continued....

From the moment Simon, the Duke of Hastings, strides on screen inBridgerton,he owns the room. I’m a huge fan of romance as a concept. Romance is a wonderful thing and we need more of it in the world, he tells EW. Regé-Jean Page in ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Most things at their core are love stories anyway, whether they realize it or not. It is so incredibly page-turning and digestible and delicious, he quips....

Actress Nicola Coughlan welcomed Kardashian to the set for a visit. Because I feel like she should know this," Coughlan tweeted. “The three of us genuinely debate this all the time,” she added. Nicola Coughlan on “Bridgerton,” left, and Kim Kardashian at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Can I like come to a fitting?!?! It would make my whole life!!!!!! I love you Lady W!!!”...

“They’re outside of their own lives and incredibly lonely,” teases Bailey. “They’re two magnets, and they repel and attract each other. Yet, it won’t be as simple as falling for the wrong sister. Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’.Liam Daniel/Netflix Anthony and Edwina also forge a genuine connection. “Edwina and Anthony have a real, genuine relationship,” says Chandran. But there are other competing forces....

Conor Oberstand Phoebe Bridgers are collaborating again. Flea and Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore also guest on the track. Fittingly, the song is all about abortion. Credit: Alison Buck/WireImage As fans might expect from Bridgers and Oberst, the lyrics are pretty harsh and haunting. “She makes choices in those departments that are extremely satisfying without being obvious. Bright Eyes released their own album this year as well, their first in nine years....

A rep for Landis did not respond to EW’s request for comment, nor toTheDaily Beast’s inquiries. What you just did is what they call rape.' He said he thought we were playing a game, and that I liked it. Credit: Arthur Mola/Invision/AP/Shutterstock He didn’t care." Multiple women refer to this account and allege similar behavior. “I was shocked. This behavior, Mendieta claimed, included Landis making unsettling remarks as she was topless for a scene....