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She's been by your side since the beginning — or at least since whoever is younger was born. You've cried over boybands, marveled at movies, surprised your mom with matching tattoosand even moved one another into your first home away from home. Whether she's older, your birthday twin or a decade younger, your sister has always been there for you. She's your person. Sometimes figuring out exactly what to get your nearest and dearest is hard. You know them so well, yet never enough to conjure up the *perfect* birthday gift.
Fear not, because we've put together a list of 56 birthday gift ideas for sisters that are sure please, whether your sis is training to be a future almond-mom or she prefers a good bed-rotting sesh.
minted Creative Block ($37)
If your sister loves stunning artwork but not the crazy price tag, a high-quality print is perfect. She gets a gorgeous new piece of art and saves a pretty penny. We're calling this a win-win.
Rococo Floral Co. Rococo Preserved Bud Vase ($40)
Gift your sis a mix of everlasting, dried florals arranged in petite bud vase to match. Not only will this bouquet stay gorgeous forever, but it's the perfect accent in any room.
LUXIE Complete Face Brush Set - Rose Gold ($80)
No one ever buys themselves new makeup brushes. It's just a fact of girlhood. While your sister may not be dolling herself up 24/7, make sure she feels beautiful with these luxe, practical brushes.
We The Free Camden Sweatshirt ($78)
The definition of an effortless essential, this cool and classic pullover is featured in an oversized, slouchy fit with raw, exposed seaming throughout for a true lived-in look.
UGG Women's Classic Mini II Winter Boot ($160)
As far as we're concerned, UGGs can be worn year round. Especially as we head into cooler months, make sure your sister is as comfortable as possible with the perfect pair of sherpa-lined booties.
Canopy Humidifier ($150)
Support the health of your sister's skin with this completely reimagined humidifier that also alleviates symptoms of cold and flu.
Solid & Striped The Oxford Tunic ($198)
We can picture ourselves lounging under a cabana right now with this tunic on. Add some color to your sister's wardrobe with this funky take on a classic silhouette.
Saltyface Essential Tanning Set ($119)
So your sister refuses to be pale. Ever. Up her tanning game with this high-quality, skin-safe tanning bundle from Saltyface.
YDL Cork Yoga Mat ($89)
"Ommmmmmmm..." That's how relaxed your sis will be with this new yoga mat in her life. Oh, and it comes in a variety of thicknesses, which is amazing for yogis at any stage.
Free People Luna Classic Aviator Sunglasses ($25)
Made for sunny days, these effortlessly cool sunglasses are featured in a classic square-shaped frame and aviator-inspired style with a delicate brow bar, eye-catching tinted lenses and adjustable nose pads.
Free People Everyday Hoodie ($168)
Add effortless edge to any style with this relaxed hoodie featured in a slouchy. Whether your sister is heading to pilates or the grocery store, she'll be dressed for (relaxed) success with this sweatshirt on.
Bel Rebel Eau De Parfum ($210)
We love a unique fragrance, and these ones from Bel Rebel truly take our breath away.
Free People Tempo Long-Sleeve Tee ($50)
The perfect layer for all your sster's workouts, this long-sleeve tee features a flowy, A-line silhouette with raw seam details and thumbholes at the sleeves.
sugardoh Sugaring Starter Kit ($95)
Whether you're sister is a sugaring pro or shaving loyalist, gift her any of sugardoh's products for hair-free skin in no time. *Practically* garunteed.
Fresh Sends "The Send" Bouquet ($69)
Everyone loves flowers! And everyone deserves flowers! Treat your sis with a gorgeous, fresh bouquet, delivered straight to her door.
Free People HOKA Rincon 3 Sneaker ($125)
Painful shoes are the absolute worst. Save your sis from uncomfortable sneakers with a pair of Hokas that are just as practical as they are cute.
BYCHARI Coco Shoulder Duster Earrings ($125)
If your sister loves jewelry, up her earring stack with these stunning duster earrings. She'll be scoring compliments in no time.
Teressa Foglia Mitch Hat ($600)
Truth be told, we love Teressa Foglia's hats. They're expensive, yes, but they're also such incredible quality. If your sis is a hat girl, surprise her with a handmade hat that's (literally) designed to fit her head. Talk about a showstopper.
Jeffrey Campbell Arabella Heels ($168)
So sleek for a sophisticated touch, these pointed toe mules from Jeffrey Campbell are featured in a soft suede with bow and grommet details and a skinny stiletto heel.
de la heart Body Renewal Detox Kit ($97)
We are active practitioners of the Holy Bible of Lymphatic Drainage, and with a little research (ahem — TikTok) we're sure your sis will be hooked.
Canopy Filtered Showerhead ($125)
An easy-to-install filtered shower head that reduces dissolved minerals, added chlorine and other contaminants in your sister's household water, providing clean water that supports healthy skin and hair. Just what the doctor ordered.
Free People Get Your Flirt On Shorts ($40)
So flirty and fun shorts to spice up your workout attire, featured in a flowy style with a high-rise, smocked waistband and side pockets.
slip Top Knot Duo Skinny Scrunchies ($16)
We swear by silk hair ties. Prevent additional breakage and damage with these skinny, buttery-soft scrunchies from slip.
W&P Porter Ceramic Bowl ($40)
Make leftovers as easy as 1-2-3 with a Porter Bowl. This premium ceramic bowl features a protective silicone wrap, rigid plastic lid and snap-tight silicone strap and can be used in the microwave, dishwasher and it's BPA free.
VERSED Look Alive Hydrating Plumping Mask ($10)
For those days when your sister's skin is extra thirsty, this mask will hydrate, plump and diminish the look of wrinkles, while cooling and soothing the skin.
LUV AJ Monaco Huggies ($45)
Every girl needs a basic pair of hoops. As long as she's a gold jewelry gal, then these will be her new go-to earrings.
Bird + Belle Ivory "SURF" Pennant Style Flag ($99)
Bring some design and texture into your sis's home with this vintage-inspired surf pennant.
VERSED Mini The Shortcut Overnight Facial Peel ($10)
In one step, this mini face peel works while your sis is sleep to resurface and renew her complexion. A blend of Lactic and Glycolic Acids works to break down dead skin cells, anti-aging Vitamin A exfoliates, brightens, and hydrates, and skin-conditioning Allantoin, Rosehip, and Vitamin E keep skin calm. It's pH-balanced, non-drying, and non-irritating, so it won't leave her red or flaky — just bright and refreshed. It's even gentle enough to use on back-to-back nights.
Miranda Frye x REVOLVE Adriana Necklace ($112)
If your sister is in the market for a chunky, albeit simple gold chain, then this one is sure to fulfill her wish.
Saxon Kent Art Prints (Price varies)
We're suckers for photography prints. If your sis is too, then check out Australian-based photographer Saxon Kent's collection of prints for incredible landscapes and jaw-dropping colors.
Dew of the Gods Claydate Healing Face Mask ($42)
This mineral-rich, creamy mud of the gods is infused with rosehip oil, aloe, coconut oil, and hyaluronic acid, working to purify, heal, tone and remineralize the skin.
NARS Afterglow Blush ($32)
Purple blush is all the rage, and this lightweight, skincare-infused liquid blush delivers a buildable rush of color with eight-hour hydration. Perfect for skincare specialists and makeup mavens alike.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara ($20)
This universal mascara has a unique eye-hugging brush to lift, lengthen, curl and volumize every lash type, delivering a lush look to even the sparsest of eyelashes.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Puff ($4)
Achieve that flawless glow with this velour powder puff. This tiny tool will help your sis set her base for an airbrushed look with expertly smooth application, and better yet it’s both reusable and machine washable!
Little Korboose Hanging Planter ($110)
Even if your sister doesn’t have a green thumb, this fun ceramic pot will make it seem like she does. For some extra pizazz, pick up some succulents from your local nursery for an even cuter presentation.
Our Place Large Always Pan® ($180)
Everyone needs a great quality cooking pan, and this one from Our Place is perfect for making all of her favorites.
"Cravings: All Together: Recipes to Love" by Chrissy Teigen ($30)
Filled to the brim with warm, comforting recipes to enjoy with family and loved ones, this cookbook gives classic dishes the Chrissy Teigen treatment — and are downright delicious.
Leena Joshi "Love Note No.21" Art Print ($25)
We can't help ourselves with all of the art recommendations! Pick up one of Leena Joshi's original paintings or prints for the perfect accent to any space.
Russell + Hazel Acrylic Cord Manager ($10)
With space to hold three cords in place, this acrylic cord manager makes it easy to keep cables in control and your sister's desk neat and tidy.
Pura 4 ($50)
This gadget keeps on giving with its innovative smart features. Your sis can control up to two scents at a time to give her home the most modern, customized and high-end scenting experience possible.
Cloud RO Under Sink Reverse Osmosis System ($750)
If you're looking for a gift that's a bit on the pricier side, look no further. Tell your sister to say "so long" to her college Brita filter with this reverse osmosis water filtration system. Better yet, it will fit right underneath her sink for clean, purified water 24/7.
Big Naturals NATURAL Picpoul Wine ($60)
You can't go wrong with Big Naturals, at least in our experience. This picpoul white wine has refreshing notes of "green apple, melon, Sourpatch Kids, and bright minerality," perfect for summer sessions.
Tahlia Stanton Fine Art Prints (Price varies)
If you love mixed media art, then you'll definitely love Tahlia Stanton. This Australian-based artist creates the most incredible pieces, so order an original or print for a little infusion of color in your sister's art collection.
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen Chop-Everything Wooden Cutting Board ($32)
Big enough to hold piles of sliced and diced veggies while your sis preps, beautiful enough to take straight to the table stacked with cheese and charcuterie. Oh, and it can hold her phone too.
Lola Massage Gun ($103)
Relax, unwind and improve your sister's wellbeing with this interchangeable massage gun.
quip Rechargeable Cordless Water Flosser ($60)
Water flossers are game changers, and you'd never know until your try them yourself.
keeko Everyday Essentials Bundle ($40.50)
Now that we're on the teeth train, give your sis a healthier smile with this essential bundle from keeko.
Bed Babe Beauty Sleep Powder Drink Mix Sticks 10-Pack ($40)
Meet your sister's new nighttime ritual for glowing skin! Bed Babe has made beauty sleep a reality and packed skin-loving ingredients into a tasty drink mix to help your sis sleep soundly while improving skin hydration, texture and elasticity.
bala The Power Ring ($89)
The kettlebell and the dumbbell had a baby — and it turns out she’s prettycute. Press, hold, swing and squat to increase strength, agility, endurance and balance.
Ora Organic The Modern Multi Multivitamin ($40)
This clean, plant-based multivitamin has 20 essential nutrients in their most bioavailable forms to support a healthy immune system, cognitive function and support vision health by protecting the eyes against blue light exposure from digital devices.
Kif Kefir Water 3 Flavor Sampler Pack ($72)
No, it's not kombucha. Give this kombucha-adjacent beverage a try for all the probiotics and all the best flavors.
Organic Olivia Gift Card (Price varies)
If your sis is a holistic health and wellness fanatic, give her the gift of health with an Organic Olivia gift card. She'll LOVE it, trust us.
Cora The Free-To-Flow Period Underwear ($30)
Soft, reusable period underwear that hold up to 3 regular tampons worth of liquid – cycle after cycle. It may not be the sexiest gift, but it sure is practical.
"Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: A Feminist's Guide to Investing" by Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Due Bitz and Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen ($20)
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If your goal is to become a stay at home sister, get your sis started on the right track with this uplifting money manifesto set to shift the tides of financial power head on.
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We can all remember watching the early 2000s chick-flick-slash-feminist-manifesto that is Legally Blonde. The bubbly ex-sorority girl Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon), the jack*ss she was determined to marry, the lengths she went to to win him back. But the most poignant detail about Legally Blonde was her success at Harvard Law despite being an ultra-feminine, dripping-in-pink, tiny-dog-wielding young woman everyone thought was never supposed to be there in the first place.
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"Playing Elle Woods was just the highlight of my career, my early career for sure," she tells People. "She was such an underdog, and just trying to find those pieces of her that [were] really vulnerable. That feeling that people underestimate you and think you can't do things."
"I had no idea when we were making it that it was going to touch so many people's hearts," she continues. "The thing I love about Elle Woods is I share that performance with so many young people because of the stage play...I'll have all these cool people come up to me and be like 'I played Elle Woods!'...We're both Elle Woods!"
Elle Woods is, without a doubt, a feminist icon, and it’s safe to say that Reese Witherspoon took her character very seriously.
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You may be thinking: “What crazy techniques could Reese Witherspoon have used to create Elle Woods for Legally Blonde? It’s just a character!” At first, we thought that too. Was it really that hard to play a wannabe socialite on a mission to win back her boyfriend before using her intellect to crush it at Harvard Law and save her friend from a murder conviction à la her knowledge of perms? In short — yes, yes it was, and Reese spilled it all on how she transformed into the leading lady we know (and love) today.
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, Reese mentions that she's always loved how much of a feminist Elle is. “She could have all this really strong ideology about what women could accomplish but she could also be very obsessed with clothes and hair and makeup, which a lot of young women are,” she says.
“The costume designer Sophie De Rakoff and I collaborated — this was our first collaboration — to create Elle Woods," she continues. "In the script it said she had been, like, a sunscreen model. So we knew we were gonna have to do some bikini looks and we were going to have to do bright colors, we wanted her hair really bright blonde."
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Elle was meant to come off to others as a classic California Barbie stereotype, the kind of surface-level person who never spent a moment thinking critically. To accomplish this, Sophie and Reese set out to find the perfect costumes to match Elle's 90s supermodel hair, and it was pretty intense, at least according to Reese.
"I remember the first day of going to Harvard that Sophie wanted [Elle] in an all pink leather look because she wanted her to look like a piece of luggage," Reese recalls. "We went to Frederick's of Hollywood to buy the bunny costume together and so I had to try on all these bustiers and make sure that all the bits were in the right places."
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But the “look” isn’t all that Reese was committed to. Reese needed to become Elle, sorority houses and all. “I would go and just hang out and listen to what they talked about, and the way they did their nails, and the way they decorated their rooms," she says. "It really influenced how I held my body, how I used my hands in the performance, the cadence of my speech…I took the part really seriously. It was all about just creating [a] character that I really understood throughout the entire shooting, so that you could throw anything my way and I could still stay in character.”
Whew — that’s a lot. Reese’s commitment to the role truly shines through the screen, and has *literally* changed pop culture forever. I mean, we have probably dressed as Elle Woods for Halloween at least a half dozen times.
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“The impact of Legally Blonde has been unreal," she continues. "Just the idea that I've traveled all over the world...and had women come up to me and say, ‘I became a lawyer because of Elle Woods’...it's just meaningful. It's very resonant at a certain time in your life where you're really trying to discover who you are, and it's why it's one of my favorite movies I've ever done. It's one of my favorite characters I ever created.”
Honestly, we have so much respect for Reese and the incredible effort she put into perfecting the Elle we've idolized for decades. It’s unimaginable to quantify the impact this character has had on women — and society — as a whole, but if we had to guess, we know it would be enormous.
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Brit + Co never plays around when it comes to holiday parties (or any parties for that matter). But around these parts, ain't no party like a white elephant or Secret Santa party because it's prime time for ridiculous gifts. From LED holiday flair to pocket manfriends (we'll explain), we've rounded up the ultimate buys for gift-swap domination. That's right — we're your one-stop shop for the absurd, the unusual, and the totally delightful.
Read on and prepare for a serious celebration of the random. Now, let's get this white elephant gift party started.
Oaxacan Floral Taper Candle
Take taper candles to a whole new delicate level with these hand-shaped candles.
5-Minute Daily Meditations
Gift this calendar featuring 5-minute meditations to help your pal get centered and focused for the new year.
Glitter Christmas Light Up Flashing LED Sunglasses
Gastro Obscura
From the team that brings you all the bizarre travel stops in Atlas Obscura comes this guide to what to eat around the world filled with food adventures and edible wonders.
Cat Stretch Ceramic Cup
Craftsman Beer Soap Sampler
Horse Head Squirrel Feeder
If you haven't seen this ridiculous thing going viral, it's time to get in the know. It's a squirrel feeder shaped like a horse head, so it looks like the squirrel is a mini-horse when he's snacking. Amazing.
Pears, Apples, and Cheese Gift
Fall fruit with a cheesy mix is a white elephant gift we would happily accept.
Campfire Cologne
Custom Shaped Pet Pillow
Is your pup or cat so narcissistic it only wants to snuggle with itself? There's a custom pet pillow for that.
Kitty Butt Coasters
Fried Egg Rug
Tipsy Elves Get Lit Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater
Happy Feet Shark Slippers
Pocket Manfriend
Have a friend in need of a bearded companion? Get her/him a manfriend in pocket size - you can take him anywhere! Choose from 17 personalized guys.
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bottle Opener & Keychain
Tattly Frida Kahlo Tattoo Set
For when you're not ready to commit to a real tattoo, try these fun faux tattoos.
Mariah Carey Merry Christmas Vinyl
Bow & Drape Just in Queso Striped T-Shirt
RaveLife Light Up Bow Tie
SheaMoisture Maracuja & Shea Oils Beard Conditioning Oil
Transparent Kitchen Safe
Piece Pie Puzzle
This gift might make the recipient hungry and take days to complete, but it'll make for a good time.
This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Animals Silently
The best coffee table on the market, hands down.
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Everyone's favorite Disney Channel darling, Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker are officially expecting their first child! Amid much speculation, Vanessa finally spilled the big news at the Oscars red carpet, showing off her sweet baby bump to the world. Vanessa and Cole got married in Mexico last year, and we can't get enough of their adorable relationship. Here's everything we know so far about this soon-to-be new mom and her beau's growing family!
Who is Vanessa Hudgens' husband?
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Vanessa Hudgens is married to baseball player Cole Tucker. The 27-year-old athlete currently plays for the Seattle Mariners, previously working for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies teams.
When did Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker meet?
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Believe it or not, Vanessa told Drew Barrymore during her show that she met Cole on Zoom of all places! According to Vanessa, she logged onto a weekly Zoom meditation during the pandemic, Cole was online, and basically the rest was history — after she slid into his DMs, of course. 😘
When did Vanessa Hudgens get married?
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Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker got married in Tulum Mexico in December 2023. Vanessa sent Vogueall the details, giving us the glam of the bridal party in their bright peach dresses, and Vanessa's many stunning looks! She even joked to Voguethat her husband had a "baseball lineup" for his side of the party — all dressed in simple white and khaki. Chic, chic, chic!
How did Vanessa Hudgens announce her pregnancy?
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Vanessa brought her best accessory to the 2024 Oscars red carpet — her baby bump! Amid much disputed speculation, Vanessa finally debuted her baby-to-be with Cole Tucker, wearing a simple black bodycon dress paired with plenty of diamonds. To say she's glowing would be an understatement!
When is Vanessa Hudgens' baby due?
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Vanessa and Cole haven't announced an official due date, name, or gender for their baby-to-be. We can't wait to learn more about this lovely little one!
How has Vanessa Hudgens been doing since announcing her pregnancy?
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As far as we can tell, the first-time mama is doing really well. She was recently shared an Instagrampic of her looking gorgeous in a form-fitting brown dress that complemented her skin for date night. She posed in the mirror while cradling her growing baby bump and also showed off her neon yellow nails.
We can only hope to look this good during our future pregnancies!
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We are head over heels in love with all things Bridgerton. The relationships, the characters, the Gossip Girl-meets-Jane Austen storylines. After waiting far too long for a sneak peek of season 3 of Bridgerton, Netflix *finally* released exclusive images that continue to have us shipping Polin (Penelope and Colin, of course), as well as a look at Kate and Anthony. My heart cannot take it! Here's the latest season 3 Bridgerton news, as well as some fan theories that might just carry us into Bridgerton season 4.
Which couple will season 3 of Bridgerton be about?
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Bridgerton season 3 will focus on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. This is the first time fans will get to see a couple they've been rooting for since the beginning.
The official trailer (which dropped on April 11) features plenty of flowers and beautiful costumes, and in addition to the romance, pining, and stolen glances between Colin and Penelope, I can already tell this will be the most romantic season yet. Friends-to-lovers is my personal favorite romantic trope, and this is the Bridgerton couple I have been waiting for!
During the junket for her new series Big Mood, actress Nicola Coughlan (who plays season 3 leading lady Penelope Featherington) expressed how excited she is for Penelope to shine. "It felt really different this time, I think just because she's finally a grown up and I love coming back to a show and playing a character again, and finding the new sides to them," Nicola says. "She's becoming a woman and finding her self-worth — that side of her I really loved getting to play. It was great."
"And the glow!" Nicola's Big Mood co-star Lydia West adds. "You look so stunning. [I love] the different wigs."
"When the wig comes off, it's so sad because you just like under a wig, you just look like a little wet rat and it's all your hair is just all slicked back," Nicola jokes.
When is Bridgerton season 3 is coming out?
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Netflix announced on December 12 that season 3 of Bridgerton will release in two parts in 2024: Part I on May 16 and Part II on June 13th. Until then, catch up on the first two seasons, as well as the prequel series Queen Charlotte, on Netflix!
Why is Penelope wearing more blues and greens than her staple yellows?
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It's clear throughout the first season that each family has their own color representing the journey ahead of them — the beloved Bridgertons wear sophisticated blues and lavenders while the Featheringtons wear loud yellows as they try to climb the social ladder.
This is very intentional, and throughout season 3 we'll see Penelope transition from her staple yellow dresses into more greens and blues, a symbol of her union with Colin Bridgerton. Costume designer Sophie Canale confirmed this color theory to People, sharing that the green dress Penelope wears in episode four was a nod to her future relationship with Colin. After all, green *is* a mix of yellow and blue.
In the beginning of the season, Penelope and her mother are both wearing green instead of their usual lemon yellow. But instead of a pastel green like her previous dress, this one is very vibrant and tinged with a lot of warm tones. Even if Penelope is growing, the ties to her family are still strong.
Considering season two ended with Penelope getting into a fight with Eloise — and overhearing Colin say he would never court her — it makes sense that Penelope would turn more into her family than ever before.However, in an on-set interview with This Morning, Coughlan wore a dress that appears to be a muted seafoam, meaning it features more blue than yellow.
If Penelope wears lime at the beginning of the season and seafoam at the end, it's a perfect representation of her emotional arc. She moves from feeling overshadowed by her family to being embraced by Colin (hopefully sooner rather than later!!), and it creates a whole new color just for her.
Penelope is, and always will be, a mix of both Featherington and her love for Colin. Good thing for us, Canale takes us on that journey with her.
What are the season 3 Bridgerton episodes?
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We finally got the official episode list for Bridgerton season 3, and it could hold huge meaning for Colin and Penelope. Just like Pen's wardrobe reflects her emotional arc, the episode titles have us expecting a major transformation. Starting the season with "Out of the Shadows" and ending with "Into the Light" could be a ~reflection~ of Penelope moving from wallflower to main character. It could also mean we'll see her embrace those beautiful, sunny (read: yellow) parts of herself she's wanted to hide in the past. Here are the episodes for Bridgerton season 3:
- "Out of the Shadows"
- "How Bright the Moon"
- "Forces of Nature"
- "Old Friends"
- "Tick Tock"
- "Romancing Mister Bridgerton"
- "Joining of Hands"
- "Into the Light"
What is the new season of Bridgerton about?
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After giving up on whether Colin could ever return her feelings, Penelope decides to find a husband who will give her the independence she needs as Lady Whistledown. But when Colin offers to help her along the way, and his help begins to pay off, he realizes that his feelings for her might be more than platonic.
Who's in the season 3 Bridgerton cast?
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Season 3 of Bridgerton will be led by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, and we'll see lots of our favorites return, like Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Hannah Dodd, Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Ruth Gemmell.
Will Penelope and Eloise happily reunite in season 3 of Bridgerton?
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It seems like former best friends Penelope and Eloise are having a conversation. Judging from the expression on Penelope's face and Eloise's folded arms, it appears that things are still tense between them. Jess Brownwell, Bridgerton's show runner told the outlet, "I'm rooting for them," while admitting their friendship breakup is, "...a chance for the two of them to grow and learn about themselves..."
It's interesting to see if Eloise will remain icy towards Penelope after the abrupt end of their friendship in Season 2.
Why is Lady Danbury so important in Bridgerton?
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We loved getting to know more about Lady Danbury in Queen Charlotte, and turns out, we weren't the only ones! At a Bridgerton x International Delight event in NYC, we talked to Lady Danbury herself, Adjoa Andoh! "In seasons one and two, I had a pretty strong sense of who Lady Danbury was," Andoh says in our exclusive interview. "Doing Queen Charlotte filled in a lot of the early life for me in concert with Shonda [Rhimes'] enormous storytelling brain. And so I could take all of that into season three."
Andoh also says that since the Bridgerton's grandfather was the love of Lady Danbury's life, it explains why she cares so much about their family: "You understand the investment she has in the Bridgerton family more because they are his grandchildren, and so I am invested in them because I loved him."
But for Bridgerton season 3, we'll also see a stronger connection between Lady Danbury and Penelope Featherington. "I think Lady Danbury sees a lot of her young self in Penelope," she continues. "I think she's sort of an overlooked item who is shoved in one direction just as Penelope is an overlooked item who no one thinks is ever gonna get married. So both of these women in their young lives have had to understand that if they are gonna survive, they have to live on their own natural brilliance, strategy, intelligence, and gifts."
"[Season 3 of Bridgerton] made me sad and it made me happy and all those things in between because it just reminded me of being the wallflower teenager that I was," Andoh says. "I think there's heaps of us out there, not just women, I think there's heaps of us out there who have felt that we are regarded as less than by our peers. And so, this is the season for us."
Andoh's advice for the wallflowers out there? "I have a friend who says, 'What's for you won't pass you by,'" she says. "Don't wait and pine, hang out with your friends have a fabulous life. The world is amazing and interesting and just dive into your curiosity. Think about what's fabulous about you and lean hard in on that and don't wait for someone else to give you the confirmation that you are as fabulous as you should know you are."
Will Benedict still play a role in season 3 of Bridgerton?
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The third book in the Bridgerton series, An Offer From A Gentleman, focuses on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Beckett. Even though the third season of the show will revolve around Colin and Penelope, fans are anticipating an important plot point could still happen this year.
"I'm reading Benedict's book, and between the ball the Bridgertons threw where he met Sophie and when they meet again there's a gap of two years, enough for the unfolding of Penelope and Colin's [arc]," lovin_da_dix says on Reddit. "My theory is that the Bridgertons will throw the ball this season, we would briefly see Sophie and the writers would carry the storyline through season 4."
Not only would a ball give us an excuse to see Colin and Penelope dance again, but it would also set up the next season of the show! That is some serious script planning. But considering the characters in Bridgerton love throwing a party, and a ball would fit right in with the book's timeline, this is one theory we could totally see coming true.
What is the mirror scene in Bridgerton season 3?
In a new sneak peek from season 3 of Bridgerton, we see Penelope and Colin standing in front of a mirror (looking longingly at each other, of course). "A look such as this from Mister Colin Bridgerton would surely make even the most perennial of wallflowers swoon, would it not?" the official Bridgerton X account asks.
While Colin and Penelope don't share words in the clip, their hands do brush, which is something period drama fans always go crazy over. Plus, the sneak peek as a whole totally references the upcoming "mirror scene" (where Colin wants to have sex in front of a mirror so Penelope can see how beautiful she is) Bridgerton fans have been waiting for.
Watch This Official Clip From Bridgerton Season 3
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After Colin told literally everyone at the Featherington ball that he would "never" court Penelope (I'm still fuming, TBH), he finally realizes something is wrong in their friendship. When he says he misses her, soft-spoken and sweet Penelope finally confronts him about the hurtful things he said at the party, which is exactly what he needs to hear if you ask me. If this man doesn't beg for her forgiveness I don't want it!! Watch the clip here.
The Newest Bridgerton Season 3 Clip Is All About Kate And Anthony
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Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey gave us the dance scene to rival all dance scenes during Bridgerton season 2 (the tension! The yearning! The eyebrows!). But as a married couple in season 3 of Bridgerton, they're all smiles! TBH, I would also be all smiles if I was married to either one of these people.
The First Season 3 Bridgerton Sneak Peek
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There are two things I love aboutthis new season 3 Bridgerton clip: first, the tension and chemistry between Nicola Coughlan's Penelope and Luke Newton's Colin is SO REAL and I am HERE FOR IT. The second is how awkward this interaction is because when you realize you're falling in love with your best friend, it really is awkward sometimes. I cannot get enough of this duo and I can't wait to see them finally admit their feelings for each other (hopefully after some more will-they-won't-they pining) later this spring. Watch the sneak peek here.
Here's Your First Look At Season 3 Of Bridgerton
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Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) — who moonlights as town gossip Lady Whistledown — touted pale blue dresses that complemented her red hair, styled in soft waves.
"Do contain your excitement," the show tweeted, adding on Instagram, "The author is about to become the main character."
And according to Nicola, fans are in for a wild ride. The actress described her season as "magical," "romantic" and "quite scandalous" while speaking at Tudum's Brazil event, per Shondaland.
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Colin doesn't look too shabby either.
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(Hopefully) a happy couple in the works!
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...Or not as happy as we thought.
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It looks like the loving couple are still enjoying marital bliss in season 3 of Bridgerton.
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Colin's expression makes us want to ask him, "Why so serious?"
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Colin may be showing Penelope potential suitors she can engage with.
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Something is really concerning Lady Violet, but Francesca (played by Hannah Dodd who replaces Ruby Stokes) and Hyacinth seem to be taking it in stride.
Keep up to date with our season 3 Bridgerton news and let us know in the comments what you're looking forward to seeing in the new season!
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This post has been updated.