The period drama is one of the television genres that manages to maintain its popularity throughout the decades. As the recent success of Bridgerton demonstrates, there is clearly an appetite for exactly the type of escapism that the series provides to its viewers.

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Part of the series’ appeal stems from the dynamism of its cast, who manage to embody the many contradictions of the series’ characters. Fortunately for fans, many of them are also very active on social media, and several of them have managed to accrue truly significant followings on Instagram.

Polly Walker: officialpollywalker (10.3k)

Though on the outside Polly Walker’s Lady Featherington can seem cruel and imperious, in reality she does care deeply about her family and her husband. What’s more, it’s impossible not to admire her formidable intelligence and steely determination. In large part, her powerful persona is the result of Polly Walker’s dynamic performance, much of which she captures in her Instagram account. Though she hasn’t posted a great deal, she has enjoyed sharing images from the cast, as well as images of flowers from her personal garden.

Charithra Chandran: @charithra17 (49.8k)

In keeping with the novels upon which the series is based, each season of the series will focus on a different member of the Bridgerton family as they find their spouses. In the second season, the viewer meets several new characters, one of whom is Edwina Sharma, the sister of the female lead, Kate Sharma. The actress who plays her, Charithra Chandran, has amassed quite a following on Instagram, where she enjoys posting behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the series as well as several of her glamorous looks.

Ruby Barker: @rubybarker (204k)

During the course of the first season, one of the most compelling storylines revolved around Marina, the cousin of the Featheringtons who had to contend with being unwed and pregnant. Given the popularity of the character, it’s not surprising that actress Ruby Barker has quite a following on social media, with well over 200 thousand followers on Instagram.

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Just as she was a dynamic presence in the series, she also is quite active on her Instagram, showing off, for example, her rock-climbing skills.

Julie Andrews: @julieandrews (315k)

There are few actresses quite as beloved as Julie Andrews, who has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, with many movies and TV series to her name. In Bridgerton, she is the voice of the narrator, who offers ironic commentary on the various romantic happenings. Given her enormous stature, it’s not surprising that she has over 315 thousand followers. Many of her posts focus on her literacy advocacy, demonstrating that she is just as warm and charming off-screen as she is on.

Luke Newton: @lukenewtonuk (525k)

There are many likable characters in Bridgerton, and one of those is Colin Bridgerton, who is the third child of the family. Though he hasn’t quite come into his own yet, there is still a great deal of development ahead for him as a character. The actor who portrays him, Luke Newton, has a very significant following on Instagram, numbering over half a million. He posts a number of different types of photos, ranging from stills with his fellow castmates to more intimate photos of his daily life.

Simone Ashley: @simoneasshley (530k)

Of all of the great new characters joining the cast for the second season, Simone Ashley is one of the best. This is no surprise, given that she portrays Kate Sharma, who is the romantic interest for eldest Bridgerton brother Anthony. She is a very charismatic and intelligent character, and she effortlessly dazzles the viewer.

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The same is true of Simone Ashley, who has a truly giant following on social media. She excels at sharing a number of glamorous looks with her over half a million followers on Instagram.

Jonathan Bailey: @jbayleaf (1m)

Jonathan Bailey portrays Anthony Bridgerton, arguably one of the best characters to appear on the Netflix series. Fortunately, Bailey is even more charismatic in real life than the character that he portrays (Anthony can be a bit brooding). He is very active on his social media, which may explain why he has currently accrued one million followers on Instagram. In addition to sharing photos from the set, he also posts magazine covers, his other appearances, and the various glamorous outfits that he has worn over the years.

Nicola Coughman: @nicolacoughlan (1.3 m)

Penelope Featherington is arguably one of the most intelligent characters in the Netflix series. This is especially clear once it’s revealed that she is in fact the gossip-mongering Lady Whistedown, whose pen can change the course of a person’s life. The actress Nicole Coughman is a very dynamic personality on social media, which helps to explain how she has successfully gained well over a million followers, making her one of the most popular cast members on the platform. She frequently shares glamorous images from various photo shoots.

Phoebe Dynevor: @phoebedynevor (2.6 m)

Phoebe Dynevor has appeared in a number of television series, but it was her turn as Daphne Bridgerton that catapulted her to fame. Daphne is easily one of the best characters in the series, with a fierce intelligence and a determination perfect for a romantic heroine. She is a very active and charismatic presence on Instagram, sharing photos of her castmates together, as well as posting about the various charitable causes with which she is currently engaged.

Regé-Jean Page: @regejean (5.4m)

Though he may not always be the nicest character, Simon is still a powerful and dominant personality in the series, thanks largely to the effortless charisma of Regé-Jean Page. Given his enormous star power, it’s not surprising that he has also accrued quite a lot of popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram, where he is definitely the most popular of the cast, with well over five million followers. His Instagram focuses primarily on his many photo shoots, showing how skilled he is at managing his public appearance.

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