'Bridgerton' co-stars cheer Jessica Madsen for revealing she’s ‘in love with a woman’ in bold Pride post

Jessica Madsen opens up about her identity and love life, celebrating the start of Pride Month by revealing that she is 'in love with a woman'
PUBLISHED JUN 3, 2024
'Bridgerton' star Jessica Madsen has joined the celebration with a surprising Instagram post (@netflix, @jessicamadsenInstagram)
'Bridgerton' star Jessica Madsen has joined the celebration with a surprising Instagram post (@netflix, @jessicamadsenInstagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Pride Month continues to make headlines, 'Bridgerton' star Jessica Madsen has joined the celebration with a surprising Instagram post.

In her post, Madsen opened up about her identity and love life, celebrating the start of Pride Month by revealing that she is "in love with a woman."

Madsen, who plays Cressida Cowper in the Netflix series, expressed her love, stating she is "proud".

Previously, in June 2023, Madsen shared another Instagram post about her identity, featuring graphics about bisexuality that read: "Bisexuals are not 'confused'" and "bi af."

In the caption, she wrote: "Bi the way…. Happy Pride month," as per People.

Jessica Madsen says she is ‘love with a woman’

On Saturday, June 1, Jessica Madsen, 32, posted a heartfelt message on her Instagram, featuring artwork celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and a historical photo from a march following the Stonewall Riots.

She also shared a simple selfie, posing in a colorful tie-dyed T-shirt, with rainbow rhinestones on her face and a bucket hat that read: "LOVE SUPREME."

In the caption, Madsen revealed, "In Love with a woman, loud about it and proud about it!" and added the hashtags: "#pride #pridemonth #loveislove #gaypride."


 
 
 
 
 
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'Bridgerton' co-stars show their support for Jessica Madsen

Several of her 'Bridgerton' co-stars showed their support in the comments. Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, shared heart emojis, while Jonathan Bailey, who stars as Anthony Bridgerton, posted a series of heart and applause emojis: "❤️🙌❤️."

Hannah Dodd, who portrays Francesca Bridgerton, expressed her love with, "Love youuuuuu" and a yellow heart emoji. 

Joanna Bobin, who plays Lady Cowper, encouraged Madsen with, "Go baby girl! Love you," and Julia Quinn, the author of the original 'Bridgerton' book series, added a collection of rainbow heart emojis.

Internet says Jessica Madsen is 'beautiful, stunning'

After reading Jessica Madsen's Instagram post where she declared being in love with a woman, numerous commenters have taken to the comment section to share their well-wishes and thoughts on her revelation.

One user said, "So proud of you darling ❤️🌈 love you lots x". Another wrote, "OMFG iconic, i told someone the other day you gave me big femme gay vibes and I love to see it be true! Happy pride and happy coming out on the gram!" 

The third user claimed, "Jess just know you have a whole community and fan base with you....we adore you ❤️ Happy Pride Month 🌈🏳️‍🌈". The fourth commented, "Love this! 🏳️‍🌈 Sending all the best queer vibes this pride season 🫶".

The fifth user added, "LOVE in ALL its forms!! Beautiful, stunning! Happy pride!! 🌈".

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