Loves of My Life: Bessie Carter

The best interviews are often the most personal. In Loves of My Life, we get to know the person behind their craft, asking them the important questions we're desperate to know—the restaurants and date-night spots, what's in their Saved folder on Instagram, the piece of jewellery they're most attached to and what's lurking at the bottom of their handbag. In short, these are the true loves of their life.

Next up is actress Bessie Carter, best known for her role as Prudence Featherington on the Netflix series, Bridgerton. She is next due to play Nancy Mitford in the upcoming television show, Outrageous, which you can view exclusively on Britbox.

What's your #1 restaurant to visit in the world, and what do you order?

Temaki in Brixton Village. They make the rolls in front of you and then hand them to you. I would order the miso aubergine temaki.

Is there anything in your home that you're particularly sentimental about?

My coffee table. I love my coffee table.

What would we always find lurking in the bottom of your handbag?

A pen.

Who are the people who fill up your cup?

My close circle of women.

What is your ideal holiday? Something by the beach, pool, city-break or intrepid?

Beach. Always. Maybe a jungle nearby.

Do you have an item of jewellery that holds a lot of meaning?

A thick silver ring that belonged to my family friend Clare Wise (“Aunty Bobs”). I wear it everyday.

What are the top 5 necessities for your trailer on set?

Snacks, toothbrush, toothpaste, reusable water bottle, music speakers.

In your spare time, what do you love to do?

Sauna and ice plunge, full moon rituals, dance.

Best cinema in London or your home town?

The Ritzy in Brixton.

Do you have a secret date-night spot?

It changes...

What’s your most-played on Spotify? An artist, playlist or album?

Bonobo. Always Bonobo.

Which item of clothing would you never ever part with? And why?

My classic grey hoodie.

Favourite city or country for inspiration?

New York.

What’s the most treasured item in your wardrobe?

My chunky DMs.

What’s the beauty product you can't live without?

Jojoba oil.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

Peanut butter.

What are your 3 favourite movies of all time?

The Worst Person in the World. The Square. La Vie En Rose.

You want to go out dancing—where do you go?

Berlin.

Share a piece of advice that someone you love gave you that always stuck.

You will never know what people are really thinking so why waste your time trying to guess.

What’s your favourite scent?

Lavender.

Do you collect anything, if so, what?

Emergence Magazine.

What’s your latest obsession?

Married At First Sight Australia.

Coffee, tea, wine, cocktail—what’s your ultimate poison?

Well, in my opinion, they are all actually poison so I don’t drink any of them. Cacao til I die.

You can pick 3 fashion brands to wear for the rest of your life, what are they and why?

16Arlington, Damson Madder... and then any charity shop.

Who is your professional hero?

Margot Robbie.

Who is your personal hero?

My dad.

Who is/who are the love/s of your life? What is the love of your life?

My parents. Trying to live openly and kindly.

Outrageous will premiere June 18 on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada and June 19 on U and U&DRAMA in the UK

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