Who is Jessica Madsen, who plays Cressida Cowper on Netflix’s Bridgerton?

Jun 26 , 2024

Jessica Madsen is known for playing Cressida Cowper on the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. Photos: @jess_mads/Instagram

Cressida Cowper is the Regency-era Mean Girl we love to hate – but Madsen’s gaining attention for her LGBT pride and her fashion choices too

The name Jessica Madsen might be unfamiliar to you, but Bridgerton fans should recognise her role as Cressida Cowper – the character who viewers love to hate.

Jessica Madsen stars as Cressida Cowper in Netflix hit show Bridgerton. Photo: @jess_mads/Instagram

But she’s also been dominating headlines lately thanks to her decision to come out during Pride Month.

Here’s what else you need to know about the actress who plays the Regency-era Mean Girl on the hit show.

Jessica Madsen just came out on Instagram

Jessica Madsen in Pride-inspired make-up. Photo: @jess_mads/Instagram

At the beginning of this month, Madsen announced on Instagram that she is “in love with a woman”. She also posted photos in bright rainbow colours and the caption “Happy Pride Month”. Her high-profile co-stars such as Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Bailey and Hannah Dodd showed their support.

Jessica Madsen’s breakout role as Cressida Cowper

Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in Bridgerton. Photo: @jess_mads/Instagram

The 32-year-old actress lived in the US and Australia growing up, and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, per Untitled Magazine.