Irish actresss and Bridgerton star, Nicola Coughlan, has now raised $2 millions for Palestinian children

The Bridgerton fever continues to captivate our imaginations, and while it’s tempting to ask what keeps us glued to our screens, let’s first consider the kind of audience you might be. Are you watching to see if the series adheres faithfully to Julia Quinn’s beloved novels? Perhaps you’re enchanted by the romantic escapades and fluttering butterflies of the characters? Maybe, like myself, you’ve fallen prey to the allure of marketing and social influence? Or are you a modern woman finding comfort in a time when securing a suitor was considered a woman’s ultimate achievement?

Yet, let’s not delude ourselves; while the world has evolved, certain expectations persist. Women today still encounter societal pressures to marry and start families, though these pressures are now framed as choices. Unlike Lady Whistledown, who wielded her quill under the scrutinous gaze of the queen, contemporary women have the freedom to choose their paths—or at least the right to claim such freedom.

For those unfamiliar with Bridgerton, here’s a brief, spoiler-free overview. Created by Chris Van Dusen and based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the series is set in the Regency era (1811-1820). The queen, Queen Charlotte, demands lavish balls and grand weddings to maintain her influence and indulge in the gossip of the ‘Ton.’ Her confidante, Lady Danbury, resembles a modern-day matchmaker, (a modern day Tinder with parental control) arranging introductions for anxious mammas, hoping their daughters will shine before eligible bachelors. Careful dear reader, it’s always mammas who are solely responsible for the daughter’s