Florence Hunt Explained

Birth Date:2 February 2007
Years Active:2020–present

Florence Hunt (born 2 February 2007) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Hyacinth, the eighth Bridgerton child, in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–).[1] She was named a 2024 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[2]

Early life and education

Hunt took acting classes at the Television Workshop in Nottingham, England.[3]

Career

Hunt made her television debut playing a young version of Katherine Langford's character Nimue in the Netflix Arthurian fantasy series Cursed, which was released in 2020. Later in 2020, Hunt began starring as Hyacinth, the eighth and youngest Bridgerton child, in the period drama Bridgerton, a Shondaland-produced Netflix adaptation of the Regency romance novels by Julia Quinn.[4] [5] While promoting the second season in 2022, Hunt posted several behind-the-scenes TikToks that went viral.[6]

Hunt shared the role of Vera with Bo Bragason in the 2021 stage adaptation of Force Majeure at Donmar Warehouse.[7] Although the play's critical reviews were mixed, Hunt received praise for her performance. Tim Walker of The New European wrote "The real acting honours go, however, to Florence Hunt and Henry Hunt (on the night I saw it)",[8] while London Theatre Reviews called Hunt "an exceptional young actress".[9] In April 2023, it was announced Hunt would make her feature film debut starring alongside Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, and Anna Calder-Marshall in Lance Hammer's Queen at Sea.[10] She also has an upcoming role in the series Mix Tape.[11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020CursedNimue (Aged 10)2 episodes
2020–presentBridgertonHyacinth BridgertonMain role
TBAQueen of the Sea
TBAMix TapeFilming

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How old is Florence Hunt from 'Bridgerton?'. We Got This Covered. Jonathon. Greenall. 24 March 2022. 29 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Florence Hunt (actor). Screen Daily. Neil. Smith. 26 June 2024. 3 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Who's Burning Up Lady Whistledown's Papers? Meet the 'Bridgerton' Season 1 Cast. Netflix. 2 November 2021. 29 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Rising Stars: Florence Hunt. The Media Eye. 29 January 2020. 29 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' Netflix Series Rounds Out Core Cast, Taps Julie Anne Robinson As Director. Deadline. Nellie. Andreeva. 29 July 2019. 29 August 2023.
  6. Web site: 'Bridgerton' Cast Offers BTS Glimpse (& Jams Out to Kesha) in New TikTok Video. PureWow. Joel. Calfee. 7 April 2022. 29 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Watch the cast of Force Majeure in rehearsals ahead of Donmar Warehouse world premiere. WhatsOnStage. Tom. Millward. 9 December 2021. 29 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Theatre Review: Force Majeure is on a downward slope. The New European. Tim. Walker. 20 January 2022. 29 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Force Majeure - Review - Donmar Warehouse. London Theatre Reviews. 11 January 2022. 29 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, Anna Calder-Marshall & Florence Hunt Lead Lance Hammer Comeback Movie 'Queen At Sea' For 'Supernova' Outfit The Bureau. Deadline. Andreas. Wiseman. 18 April 2023. 29 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Bridgerton's Florence Hunt, Jim Sturgess and Teresa Palmer Join Mix Tape Series Now Shooting in Dublin (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Patrick. Frater. 25 June 2024. 29 June 2024.
  12. Web site: The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Screen Actors Guild Awards. 2021-02-04. en.
  13. Web site: Florence Hunt Wore Red Valentino 2021 SAG Awards. Fashion Sizzle. 6 April 2021. 29 August 2023.

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