Florence Hunt
Florence Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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
[edit]Hunt took acting classes at the Television Workshop in Nottingham, England.[3]
Career
[edit]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]
In the 2021 stage adaptation of Force Majeure at Donmar Warehouse, Hunt shared the role of Vera with Bo Bragason.[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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cursed | Nimue (Aged 10) | 2 episodes |
| 2020–present | Bridgerton | Hyacinth Bridgerton | Main role |
| TBA | Queen of the Sea | ||
| TBA | Mix Tape | Filming |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Bridgerton | Nominated | [12][13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Greenall, Jonathon (24 March 2022). "How old is Florence Hunt from 'Bridgerton?'". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Smith, Neil (26 June 2024). "Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Florence Hunt (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Who's Burning Up Lady Whistledown's Papers? Meet the 'Bridgerton' Season 1 Cast". Netflix. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Rising Stars: Florence Hunt". The Media Eye. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (29 July 2019). "Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' Netflix Series Rounds Out Core Cast, Taps Julie Anne Robinson As Director". Deadline. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Calfee, Joel (7 April 2022). "'Bridgerton' Cast Offers BTS Glimpse (& Jams Out to Kesha) in New TikTok Video". PureWow. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Millward, Tom (9 December 2021). "Watch the cast of Force Majeure in rehearsals ahead of Donmar Warehouse world premiere". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Walker, Tim (20 January 2022). "Theatre Review: Force Majeure is on a downward slope". The New European. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Force Majeure - Review - Donmar Warehouse". London Theatre Reviews. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (18 April 2023). "Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, Anna Calder-Marshall & Florence Hunt Lead Lance Hammer Comeback Movie 'Queen At Sea' For 'Supernova' Outfit The Bureau". Deadline. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (25 June 2024). "Bridgerton's Florence Hunt, Jim Sturgess and Teresa Palmer Join Mix Tape Series Now Shooting in Dublin (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Florence Hunt Wore Red Valentino 2021 SAG Awards". Fashion Sizzle. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.