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Bridgerton Fans Missed a ‘Massive’ Lady Whistledown Easter Egg in the Show’s First Scene
2024/07/30

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Okay, Bridgerton fans, how are we feeling right now? A little bit bamboozled? Maybe a tad embarrassed? Because we're all guilty of missing a major clue about Penelope Featherington's double life as Lady Whistledown, and it was right there in the very first scene!

For those who haven't yet succumbed to the allure of empire waistlines and scandalous gossip (seriously, what are you waiting for?), Bridgerton is Netflix's smash hit period drama that chronicles the romantic entanglements of London's elite during the Regency era.

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At the heart of it all is the enigmatic Lady Whistledown, an anonymous writer whose scathing social commentary and juicy gossip hold the power to make or break reputations.

The Feather-Brained Clue We All Overlooked

While viewers were left in suspense until the season one finale, it turns out Penelope, the unassuming wallflower, dropped a massive hint about her secret identity in her very first appearance.

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And no, we're not talking about subtly raised eyebrows or knowing glances. We're talking about a giant feather.

Nicola Coughlan, the actress who brings Penelope's wit and vulnerability to life, recently took to Twitter to share the Easter egg that had everyone kicking themselves.

"When I filmed Penelope's first scene I chose a prop," she tweeted, revealing that the "massive massive feather" was a deliberate choice, meant to resemble a quill.

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