Bridgerton's New Matriarch: Leung's Powerful Return

Katie Leung, celebrated for her early role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, is now making waves as a compelling matriarch in the latest season of Netflix's Bridgerton. Leung embraces her role as Lady Araminta Gun, a character driven by fierce maternal protection, a significant departure from the online abuse she faced early in her career. This experience has taught her valuable lessons in maintaining distance from negativity and focusing on her craft.

Leung's portrayal of Araminta, a widowed aristocrat seeking advantageous marriages for her daughters while mistreating her stepdaughter, delves into the complexities of maternal love and protection. She notes that the showrunners aimed to explore Araminta's humanity and motivations, assuring Leung that the character was not intended to be a one-dimensional villain. Leung, now a mother herself, finds this drive for her character relatable and understandable.