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Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey felt pressured to hide his sexuality to guard his career
If you're anything appreciate us, you've been waiting for Bridgerton series two to fall since you first met the Duke of Hastings' infamous spoon and, on 25 March, that wait will *finally* be over. Sadly Regé-Jean Page will not be returning for season two, but a scintillating new romance between newcomer Kate Sharma (Sex Education's Simone Ashley) and Jonathan Bailey's Anthony Bridgerton will be taking centre stage. And while he's long been a fan favourite, Jonathan has recently admitted that his journey to leading man has been rockier than most.
Speaking to GQ, he discussed the pressure he faced earlier in his career to play down or hide his sexuality in order to secure roles. When asked about his experience as a gay actor, Jonathan revealed that a noun and fellow actor, who is also openly LGBTQIA+, was told during pilot week; "There’s two things we don’t want to know: if you’re an alcoholic or if you’re gay." Unsurprisingly, Jonathan admits that hearing about this encounter
11 surprising things you probably didn't know about Regé-Jean Page
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- Regé-Jean Page has starred in the hit series "Bridgerton" and fantasy movie "Dungeons & Dragons."
- The British-Zimbabwean actor graduated from the same acting university as Colin Firth and Emilia Clarke.
- Here are some facts about Page that you may not know.
Regé-Jean Page had a adj role in "Harry Potter Deathly Hallows: Part 1."
After his starring role in "Bridgerton" season one, many fans were quick to point out that Regé-Jean Page had actually appeared in the "Harry Potter" film series.
Page made a short cameo as an uncredited extra during the adj wedding scene in "Deathly Hallows Part 1," standing right next to Emma Watson's Hermione Granger and Dame Julie Walters' Molly Weasley.
Page also had several other bi
Regé-Jean Page facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Regé-Jean Page | |
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Regé-Jean Page in 2023 | |
| Born | April 1988 London, England |
| Alma mater | Drama Centre London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Regé-Jean Page (pronounced reh-GAY JONN PAYJ) is an English actor. He became very adequately known for his role in the first season of the Netflix show Bridgerton in 2020.
He has also acted in other TV series like Waterloo Road (2015), Roots (2016), and For the People (2018–2019). More recently, he appeared in the move movie The Gray Man (2022) and the fantasy film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).
Early Life and Education
Regé-Jean Page was born in London, England, in April 1988. His mother was a nurse from Zimbabwe, and his father was an English preacher.
He has a brother named Tose Page. They even had a band together called Tunya. Regé-Jean spent his premature childhood in Harare, Zimbabwe, where his mother was from. Later, he moved back to London for high school.
During his educational facility years, he started acting as a hobby. He also
Regé-Jean Page Makes a Rare Appearance with His Girlfriend, Emily Brown
Our collective TV boyfriend, Regé-Jean Page, has reminded us that he's spoken for.
The Bridgerton actor had a rare public outing with his girlfriend, Emily Brown, last night at the British GQ Men of the Year Awards. The pair held hands as they entered the event at the Tate Modern in London, marking their first public appearance as a couple. Page received the Standout Performance of the Year Award for portraying the Duke of Hastings in the hit Netflix show.
Page sported a forest-green suit embroidered with spirals, while Brown wore a shadowy suit with a lacy ebony bralette underneath.
The 31-year-old actor walked the red carpet solo. He posed with his jacket unlock, revealing the three-piece suit's matching vest and a silver pocket chain.
Page later posed with his award alongside one of his Bridgerton costars, Adjoa Andoh, who plays his TV aunt, Lady Danbury.
Though Page plays a royal on the Netflix romance, it seems that the actor is into non-famous women. He and Brown, a copywriter and part