As dear readers know, part one of the fourth season of Netflix’s Bridgerton is finally here—and we had the chance to sit down with two of its brightest diamonds. Claudia Jessie, 36, plays the spirited Eloise Bridgerton, while Hannah Dodd, 30, portrays her more reserved sister, Francesca. And both actors are currently ambassadors for jewelry brand Pandora, which recently unveiled a Bridgerton-inspired collection rich in show and Regency-era motifs, including bows, bees, and wisteria.
Ahead of the collection’s London launch party, we chatted with Jessie and Dodd about the self-care staples they keep in their bags (including romantasy books, crochet kits, and sheet masks), their current personal styles (it’s all about tailoring), and the slip-on shoes that make long flights more bearable.
Claudia & Hannah’s favorites, at a glance
- Hannah’s fragrance: Glossier You, $82
- Claudia’s fragrance: Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Hair & Body Perfume Mist in Cheirosa 62, $39
- The sheet mask: BioEffect Imprinting Hydrogel Mask, $19
- The travel shoe: Birkenstock Boston Chunky Clog, $155
- The lip balm: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, $38
- The ring: Pandora Bridgerton Bee & Freshwater Cultured Pearl Flower Open Ring, $170
- The stress reliever: Bach Rescue Remedy Homeopathic Dropper, $20
- The tech gadget: Nintendo Switch, $318
- The fidget toy: Stitch-Witch Worry Worms, $10
What do you keep in your bag at all times?
Claudia Jessie: Everything in my bag is essentially panic-attack prevention. I have a Patagonia Black Hole rucksack—my boyfriend got it for me. Everything is in it, whether it’s my Nintendo Switch, Kindle, a physical book, Bach Rescue Remedy, CBD oil, or crystals. I’ve got something called a worry worm that I crocheted for Hannah and me. You can fiddle with it in your fingers.
Hannah Dodd: Our set bags are quite similar. I have the crochet bookmark that Claudia made me, my own crystals, Rescue Remedy, anti-anxiety pills. I have my character’s perfume, which is Coach. Day-to-day, I wear Glossier You or Chanel. Lip balm is Elizabeth Arden, 9 times out of 10. Hand sanitizer is whatever I can get my hands on—I’m a germophobe.
Claudia: I use any Lush lip balms—they’re my favorite. And then, my mum—because she’s such a cutie pie—bought me the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum spray, so I have that in my bag.
Glamour: Have any of these products come in handy?
Hannah Dodd: Are you kidding? I am that person who—when somebody’s like, “Oh, my phone’s out of battery packs” or “I’ve got something in my teeth”—I’ve got everything in my bag.
Claudia: The Rescue Remedy I use almost every day. So good. I’ve got the little ones that you can suck on as well. They’re fantastic. And I always play my Nintendo Switch. It’s a great distraction.
What games are you into right now?
Claudia: I’m playing Animal Crossing.
And what book are you carrying?
Claudia: Shield of Sparrows.
Hannah: We love romantasy. Don’t shout at me when I say what I’m reading, Claudia—I’m still reading Wuthering Heights. I texted her literally months ago that I was starting it. It’s not hefty, but the language is hefty, so it’s taking me a little minute.
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What beauty and skin care products are essential to your routine?
Hannah: When I’m sleeping, my face is covered in pimple patches. With all the makeup and the travel, yeah, pimple patches are a real thing.
Claudia: I use all Liz Earle skin care. I have done for years now because it just doesn’t seem to irritate anything, which is great.
Hannah: I love a brand called BioEffect. It’s from Iceland—
Claudia: Cool.
Hannah: —and it’s all about calming. I have quite sensitive skin, and I love to play around with the retinol and will never learn, but BioEffect really calms everything down. They do a sheet mask, and when you’re on flights all the time, it’s really helpful.
Claudia: Love Wild deodorant, the one that comes in a tin. I swear by her. She comes with me.
Hannah: They’ve got new hand soaps, did you know that?
Claudia: Yes, and refillable lip balms in little tubes.
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What do you wear when you travel?
Claudia: Trackies [joggers] and maybe a football T-shirt. Something breathable that represents my team, the Queens Park Rangers. I tell you what, though, I do follow the Denver Broncos. One of my dearest friends, Kim, is a Broncos fan. She got me into it, and we watch games together online.
Hannah: I’m at the age where I’ve got to wear a flight sock now. The new shape of the Birkenstock Boston has changed my life with flights because you can slip them on and off, but they still feel put together.
Claudia: I live in trainers, so I’d probably be in trainers.
Hannah: Can you imagine if I said a stiletto is my shoe of choice?
Claudia: Or a hiking boot?
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How would you define your style right now?
Claudia: I am an avid secondhand shopper, so everything I get pretty much is Depop or vintage. I love—what is it? M.F. Larkey? What the fucking tits is it called?—anyway, I like high-waisted, big-leg trousers. I like boxy, quite structured things—clothes that come in at the waist and out and that are quite androgynous. I love a fucking suit, man. [Remembers.] L.F. Markey! For crying out loud.
Hannah: I’m quite simple. I’m trying to buy less stuff and stuff that lasts. Tailoring never goes out of style, like a good trouser, easy T-shirt, blazers, and jeans. I’d love to do the whole capsule thing. We’re working towards that.
What are your favorite pieces from the Pandora x Bridgerton collection?
Claudia: I’m a stacker, baby, so I’ve been layering the blue bow necklace amongst big, chunky, gold chains around my neck.
Hannah: The bee ring, and then there’s an ear cuff that matches, which I love.
Claudia: It’s so funny, the bee thing, because it’s what killed our dad. It’s probably quite healthy of the Bridgertons to be like, “Do you know what? Let’s put the bee everywhere. Let’s just be immersed in it.” Immersion therapy—why not?
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