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‘Bridgerton’ star Jessica Madsen embraces ‘hateful DMs’ as sign of success

Jessica Madsen played the role of Cressida Cowper in ‘Bridgerton’

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‘Bridgerton’ star Jessica Madsen embraces ‘hateful DMs’ as sign of success

Jessica Madsen played the role of Cressida Cowper in ‘Bridgerton’

‘Bridgerton’ star Jessica Madsen embraces ‘hateful DMs’ as sign of success
‘Bridgerton’ star Jessica Madsen embraces ‘hateful DMs’ as sign of success

Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen revealed that receiving hateful comments about her character is a sign she’s done her job well.

While conversing with PEOPLE, Madsen who portrays Cressida Cowper in the Netflix hit series, revealed that she received “interesting comments and some interesting DMs” about her character.

She shared the message, she received that said, “I mean, people are not the biggest fan of her.”

Madsen added, “Thank you for letting me hate you so much" or "I love hating you so much.”

She quipped, reacting to the messages, saying, “You're welcome.”

The Dark Light actress, when questioned about receiving hate for a role she portrays, stated, "It makes me feel like I've accomplished my job."

Later on in her discussion, Madsen noted, “I really don't take those things personally,” adding, “The internet is wild. But I like it when people who I meet [who] have appreciated the show. Yeah. That's always lovely.”

“The mask is falling off Cressida. She's becoming a human being. No, we're getting to see her human side and why she is the way she is,” she stated.

Madsen further said, “And yeah, that every mean girl has something beneath her. If we quote, "mean girl" as everyone likes to call her.”

She also shared, “I personally don't think she is, but hey, you know.”

Bridgerton season 3 first part is available on Netflix and part 2 will release on June 13.

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