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Lady Agatha Danbury (née Soma Anderson) (played by Adjoa Andoh in Bridgerton, and Arsema Thomas in the prequel) is an insightful doyenne and powerful matron of the ton. She mentored Simon Basset growing up.
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- Relationships
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- Memorable Quotes
Early Life
Born Soma Anderson in Sierra Leone, she was betrothed at age three by her parents to Lord Herman Danbury, a man much older than her. She was taught to like all of his favorite things and perform all of his favorite songs on the piano. She married him at a considerably young age. Over the course of the union, she would bear him four children, although she would come to loathe and resent her husband.
King George and Queen Charlotte's Wedding
After an uncomfortable encounter with her husband, he told her he had a surprise for her, but didn't tell her what it was. As soon as he fell asleep, she got up and took a bath. She complained to her maid, Coral, that she hadn't gotten any warning that he would be coming to her. Coral said she didn't get any warning because Coral hadn't gotten any from the butler. She suspected the spontaneous coupling was tied in with the surprise, which was that they'd been invited to the royal wedding. She...
Meeting Queen Charlotte
In the days following the wedding, Lady Danbury was subjected to additional attention from her husband as he became frustrated that the men of the ton were not including the newly-titled men in her outings and were not allowing them into White's. Lady Danbury was surprised to be summoned to meet with Queen Charlotte. She arrived to find that Queen Charlotte had requested her because Brimsley said she'd be the most discreet about meeting with the queen during her honeymoon, when she wasn't mea...
The legendary, acerbic, lioness of a dowager who runs this town. Unconcerned with the rules of polite society, Lady Danbury is a straight shooter - both formidable and a little scary. And while her judgments may be sharp, they're always accurate. She is a friend of Simon's late mother, having shown the now Duke a rare kindness when he was a child.
Romantic
She was married to Lord Herman Danburyuntil his death. She had a brief fling with Lord Ledger. She was courted by Duke Adolphusbefore rejecting his proposal and declaring she would never marry again.
Familial
Her father-in-law was a king.
Lady Danbury has royal blood of the Kpa-Mende Bo Tribe in Sierra Leone.There are several portraits of Lady Danbury in her home, painted in the style of the period. The artist who did the portraits also stood in for Lady Whistledown during shots that show her handwriti...Golda Rosheuvel, who portrays Queen Charlotte, originally auditioned for the part of Lady Danbury.Lady Danbury:When I was a girl, some centuries ago, I was afraid of my own reflection. I entered a room and attempted to dissolve into the shadows. But there is only so long for one in a position s...Simon:Neither, it appears, has your ability to somehow hear of every piece of gossip that transpires in this town.Lady Danbury:When will you accept it? I know all.Lady Danbury:Oh, I do relish a challenge.May 11, 2024 · Lady Danbury; Adjoa Andoh. Liam Daniel/Netflix; Robin L Marshall/WireImage. Adjoa Andoh plays one of the most important characters in Bridgerton. As the all-knowing, all-seeing,...
Jul 31, 2023 · Here’s everyone in the Bridgerton season 1 cast list, from main players to supporting cast members: Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury; Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley; Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton; Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson; Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso; Harriet Cains as Philippa Featherington; Bessie Carter as Prudence ...
Apr 30, 2024 · In addition to a handful of new actors, the series will see the return of Golda Rosheuval as Queen Charlotte, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton....
Polly Walker. Lady Portia Featherington (8 Episodes) Julie Andrews. Lady Whistledown (voice) (8 Episodes) Molly McGlynn. Maid Rose (8 Episodes) Adjoa Andoh. Lady Agatha Danbury (7 Episodes)
