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Is Francesca Bridgerton Autistic? Who Plays Francesca in Bridgerton?

Explore the character of Francesca Bridgerton from the hit series Bridgerton and discuss whether she might exhibit traits of autism, discover fan perspectives and insights into her personality and behaviors.

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Updated May 22, 2024

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Is Francesca Bridgerton Autistic? Who Plays Francesca in Bridgerton?

Is Francesca Bridgerton Autistic?

No, Francesca Bridgerton is not Autistic. Bridgerton fans are excited that season 3 is now streaming. This season focuses on the romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Some fans wonder if Colin's sister, Francesca, might be autistic. Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd, is looking for a suitor and has a crush on John Stirling, played by Victor Alli. Unlike her siblings, Francesca is quieter and enjoys playing piano with John. The TV series Bridgerton doesn't directly say Francesca is autistic. In the books, she's described as introverted and thoughtful. However, fans noticed several traits that seem similar to autism but it's all just speculations.

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Francesca Bridgerton Story in Bridgerton Books

Francesca Bridgerton, is the main female character in the sixth Bridgerton book, When He Was Wicked. She is the third daughter in the Bridgerton family. She grew up with her seven siblings. Her father died when she was six years old. She has blue eyes and chestnut brown hair.

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Francesca was married to John, the Earl of Kilmartin, who died from a brain aneurysm. Michael Stirling, John's first cousin, inherited the Earl's title after John's death. Francesca and Michael had been friends for many years because of their connection to John. After John died, their friendship turned into a romantic relationship. They married in 1824 and had two children: John in 1829 and Janet in 1830.

Who Plays Francesca in Bridgerton?

Hannah Dodd is playing Francesa in the Bridgerton series. She is an English actress and model. She started as a model and trained as a dancer. She starred in the Hulu series Find Me in Paris from 2018 to 2020. In 2022, she appeared in the Netflix film Enola Holmes 2. She also plays Francesca, the sixth Bridgerton child, in the Netflix series Bridgerton starting in 2024.

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Dodd was born in Colchester and grew up in Leavenheath, on the Essex-Suffolk border. She went to Ormiston Sudbury Academy. She started dancing when she was two years old. She studied at Evolution Foundation College, where she is now a patron, and graduated with a degree in Theatre Dance from the London Studio Centre in 2017.

About Bridgerton

Bridgerton is an American historical romance TV series created by Chris Van Dusen. It is based on the book series by Julia Quinn and is the first scripted show from Shondaland.

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The first season started on December 25, 2020. The second season began on March 25, 2022. The third season will be released in two parts; the first part came out on May 16, 2024, and the second part will come out on June 13, 2024.

The second season set a record and made Bridgerton a franchise, according to Entertainment Weekly. The series was renewed for a third and fourth season in April 2021. In May 2023, a spin-off called Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was released, focusing on Queen Charlotte. On May 16, 2024, the first part of season 3 was released, with the second part coming on June 13, 2024.

Bridgerton Plot

Bridgerton is about a fictional family with the same name. It takes place in the competitive world of Regency era London's high society during the social season of the early 1800s. This is when young nobility and gentry are introduced into society and vie for marriage prospects.

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Set during the Regency era, the Bridgerton family, consisting of eight close siblings named Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth, navigate the intricacies of London's high society as they seek love, while dealing with both friends and rivals

Where to Watch Bridgerton?

You can watch Bridgerton on Netflix.

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