Jessica Madsen, known for her role as Cressida Cowper in the popular Netflix series “Bridgerton,” has made a heartfelt declaration this Pride Month. The actress took to Instagram to share her joy and pride, revealing that she is “in love with a woman.” Her post, which featured a series of vibrant, rainbow-themed photos, was captioned with the words, “In love with a woman, loud about it and proud about it!” accompanied by a rainbow emoji.
The Instagram carousel included various colorful images, a black-and-white photo of a New York march, and a video of Madsen adorned with rainbow jewels under her eyes. She also used hashtags like #pride, #pridemonth, #loveislove, and #gaypride to emphasize her message. Her “Bridgerton” co-stars quickly flooded the comment section with supportive messages. Hannah Dodd, who plays Francesca Bridgerton, wrote, “Love youuuuuu,” with a yellow heart emoji. Jonathan Bailey, who portrays Anthony Bridgerton, shared a red heart and raised hands emoji, while Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, commented with a series of sparkling pink hearts. Joanna Bobin, who plays Madsen’s on-screen mother, Araminta Cowper, added, “Go baby girl! Love you,” with three red hearts.
Madsen continued her celebration of Pride on her Instagram story, re-sharing her post with the text, “I’m proud!!!” accompanied by a red heart and rainbow emoji. This isn’t the first time Madsen has been open about her sexuality. In 2023, she posted a series of rainbow-themed photos with the caption, “Bi the way…. Happy Pride month,” and the hashtag “bipride.” The images included texts like “bi af” and “Girls love girls and boys and love is not a choice,” as well as “Bisexuals are not ‘confused.'”
Madsen’s openness about her identity has been met with overwhelming support from her fans and colleagues. Her recent post is a testament to her courage and pride in her identity, and it has resonated deeply with her followers. The actress’s declaration comes at a time when visibility and representation are more important than ever, and her message of love and acceptance is a powerful reminder of the importance of being true to oneself.
In addition to her personal life, Madsen’s character on “Bridgerton” has also been a topic of discussion. In a recent interview, Madsen addressed the mixed reactions to her character, Cressida Cowper. She acknowledged that while some fans love to hate her character, she sees it as a sign that she’s doing her job well. “It makes me feel like I’ve done my job right,” she said. “I really don’t take those things personally. But I like it when people who I meet have appreciated the show. Yeah. That’s always lovely.”
Madsen also hinted at some exciting developments for her character in the upcoming episodes of “Bridgerton.” She teased that there may be “twists and turns” in store for Cressida, suggesting that viewers will get to see a more human side of her character. “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 said. “And yeah, that every mean girl has something beneath her. If we quote ‘mean girl’ as everyone likes to call her.”
The actress’s openness about her sexuality and her character’s development on “Bridgerton” have made her a beloved figure among fans. Her recent Instagram post has only strengthened the bond between her and her followers, who have shown their unwavering support for her.
As Pride Month continues, Madsen’s message of love and acceptance serves as an inspiration to many. Her courage in sharing her truth is a powerful reminder of the importance of being true to oneself and celebrating love in all its forms. With her “Bridgerton” co-stars and fans rallying behind her, Jessica Madsen’s declaration of love is a beautiful testament to the power of authenticity and pride.
