Performer of the Week: Adjoa Andoh TVLine 2/01/2021
THE SHOW | Netflix’s
THE EPISODE | “Shock and Delight” (Dec. 25, 2020)
THE PERFORMANCE | From the moment we first saw Andoh strutting across the screen as the regal and forthright Lady Danbury in the
Bridgerton premiere, it became abundantly clear that hers is a scene-stealing turn worth watching. Andoh further cements this notion with the commanding speech she delivers to a young Simon (Cairo Eusebe) in the series’ second episode. And she does so just before she makes it her life’s purpose to help him overcome his stutter and rise to greatness.
“When I was a girl, some centuries ago, I was afraid even of my own reflection. I entered a room and attempted to dissolve into the shadows. But there is only so long one in a position such as ours can hide,” Lady Danbury confides. “I knew I would have to step into the light someday and I could not very well be frightened. So, instead, I made myself frightening.
Bridgerton
Cast Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset; Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton; Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton; Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson; Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton; Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington; Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton; Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington; Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington; Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton; Polly Walker as Portia Featherington; Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury; Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte; Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton; Ben Miller as Lord Featherington; Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton; Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton; Sabrina Bartlett as Diena Rosso; Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
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