Bridgerton fans go wild as Tracy Beaker's mum returns in lead role
30.03.2022 - 14:11
/ ok.co.uk
Eagle-eyed Bridgerton fans have been delighted to see Ruth Gemmell stepping back into the role of Violet Bridgerton as the raunchy period drama returns to our screens for a second series. But the actress, who plays the matriarch of the Bridgerton family, has played the part of a famous mum before.
Yes, you may well recognise the actress as Tracy Beaker's mum Carly – what a throwback! The 53-year-old was well known for her role in the hit show and fans were quick to point out her acting history while binge-watching Bridgerton's second season. They also couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that Tracy used to say her mum was a famous actress, and it turns out she wasn’t wrong! Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
“The fact that Tracy Beaker’s mum is in Bridgerton. She really was a famous actress after all, I knew Tracy wasn’t lying,” wrote one Bridgerton fan.
Another added: “I was waiting for someone else to notice this.The yelp I let out when I saw her face on my screen." Meanwhile, a third penned: “I was trying to think for so long what she has been in! Glad I'm not the only guilty one who used to watch Tracy beaker". Another fan said: “I absolutely LOVED #Bridgerton on Netflix but I could not see Lady Violet Bridgerton as anyone but Tracy Beaker’s mum - she really was a famous actress after all Rolling on the floor laughing.” Multitalented Ruth has many acting credits to her name, including Waking The Dead, Silent Witness, Utopia and Fever Pitch.
Ruth says that she found the reaction to the first series of Bridgerton "bonkers" so she is cautious to get carried away with the hype surrounding the show. “I’ve been around a bit, so I know it can go as
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