Who is Florence Hunt?

Florence Hunt is a well-known British celebrity. An up-and-coming actress, Florence Hunt rose to popularity after playing the role of Hyacinth Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Likewise, Florence Hunt is also known for portraying young Nimue in the 2020 web series Cursed. 

Quick Facts

Fun Facts

1. Florence Hunt is a British actress known for her portrayal of Hyacinth Bridgerton in the American television period drama series Bridgerton. 
2. She made her acting debut in 2015. She appeared in several commercials including the ad for Lloyds Bank’s 25th anniversary and the commercials for Apple’s iPhone 7. 
3. In 2018, Florence made her film debut in the short film Christabel where she played the role of Charlotte.
4. She received training to hone her acting, dancing, and singing skills from a very young age. She has been educated at House of Talent, London, Theatretrain, the Central Dance Academy, and the London College of Music. 
5. As a child, Florence Hunt participated in various sports such as gymnastics, netball, skiing, bodyboarding, trampoline, horse riding, and swimming. 
6. Her favorite foods are burgers and fried chicken. Likewise, her favorite color is pink and blue. 

Early Life, Upbringing & Educational Background

Born and raised in the UK, Florence Hunt was encouraged by her parents to pursue her love for acting early. Even though Florence has refrained from sharing the details about her parents, such as their names, the actress shares a close bond with her parents. 

Moreover, she also has a sister named Imogen Hunt. Like Florence, Imogen Hunt is also an actress. She appeared in the 2018 short-film Christabel alongside Florence.

Hunt received rigorous acting, dancing, and singing training from the House of Talent, London, and Theatretrain. Likewise, Florence also trained in dancing at the Central Dance Academy.

Moreover, she trained in lyrical theatre vocals at the London College of Music. Florence also took up a Television Workshop to further polish her acting skills. 

In addition to early training in acting, dance, and singing, Florence Hunt was also an athletic child. The talented actress participated in different games such as gymnastics, netball, skiing, bodyboarding, trampoline, horse riding, and swimming. Judging by her varied interests and talents, we can surely say that Florence is a complete package. 

Florence Hunt Career

Florence, who has worked hard from an early age to learn the nitty-gritty details of acting, got her big break in 2015 after landing roles in several commercials and advertisements. She made her debut in the advertisements celebrating the 250th anniversary of Lloyds Bank. 

Likewise, Florence also appeared in the commercials for Apple’s iPhone 7 based on the story of Romeo and Juliet. In the ads, Florence played the role of Juliet. 

After working in several commercials, Hunt finally made her film debut in the 2018 short film Christabel. In the short film, she portrayed the role of Charlotte. Florence appeared in the movie alongside her sister, Imogen, who played the title role of Christabel. 

After working in Christabel, Florence Hunt was cast in the American television period drama series Bridgerton as Hyacinth Bridgerton. The series created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes is set against the backdrop of Regency-era London, during which debutantes are presented at court. 

Likewise, the Netflix series follows the stories of the eight Bridgerton siblings: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth. Florence Hunt plays the role of the eighth and the youngest Bridgerton sibling, Hyacinth Bridgerton. 

Bridgerton received an overall positive audience review and was the most-watched series on Netflix at its premiere. Likewise, the series was renewed for a second season in January 2021 is the second most-watched series by total watch time on Netflix.

Bridgerton won the AFI Awards in the Top Television Program category and was nominated in the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. With an approval rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, Bridgerton was lauded by the critics. 

Giving the show a four out of four stars, Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times described the period drama series as “A show that will give you that unmistakable binge twinge and have you activating that “Next Episode” time and again until there are no more “Next Episodes.”

Likewise, Carolyn Hinds from The Observer praised Bridgerton as “a racially diverse show,” British GQ called the show a cross between Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl. Moreover, Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly gave Bridgerton a B+ rating. 

Florence, who rose to prominence after her role in Bridgerton, was also cast in the 2020 Netflix action series Cursed. The fantasy drama television series premiered on Netflix on July 17, 2020. 

In the show, Florence Hunt plays the role of a young Nimue, while Katherine Langford portrays the character of a grown-up Nimue, the protagonist. Cursed, based on the novel of the same name by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler, follows the story of  Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift believed to be “cursed” by the villagers.

Unlike Bridgerton, Cursed received average and mixed reviews. Huw Fullerton of Radio Times criticized the show for its “awkward performances and exposition,” while the critic’s consensus in Rotten Tomatoes described Katherine Langford’s acting as a “heroic performance.” 

Moreover, despite commenting on the show that “at times during its ten beautifully meaningless hours, it’s great fun”, The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan criticized the writing and the acting. Owing to such lukewarm responses, Cursed was canceled after one season in July 2021. 

In addition to her booming career as an actress, Florence is all set to take the modeling world by storm. The Bridgerton actress recently got signed to IMG Models Worldwide.  

Relationships and Dating History

According to several rumors, Florence is currently in a relationship. However, she likes to keep her romantic life private and is yet to reveal her boyfriend to the world.

Florence Hunt Net Worth and Lifestyle

As of 2022, Florence Hunt has a net worth of approximately USD 1 million. It is indeed commendable that Florence has accumulated such a massive net worth at such a young age. 

Florence has earned an astounding net worth throughout her career as an actress. Owing to this, the Bridgerton actress surely leads a luxurious lifestyle. Similarly, as her career continues to advance, there is no doubt that Florence’s net worth will also witness a rise in the coming years. 

Social Media Presence

Florence Hunt Instagram 

For fans wishing to get a glimpse of Hunt’s personal life, the Cursed actress’ Instagram offers plenty of insights. Florence frequently posts related to her acting endeavors, behind-the-scenes pictures from her shoots, red carpet events, and photos with her friends and co-stars. 

On Instagram, Florence Hunt is active under the username “florencehunt_.” The young actress has 81.7k Instagram followers, and she follows 302 other accounts.

Florence Hunt TikTok

Florence Hunt also has a TikTok account like most young actors her age. The actress is active on TikTok under the username “flothe2nd“. 

Unlike her Instagram account, where Florence shares content related to her professional career, her TikTok seems mostly casual. Instead, Florence Hunt shares random clips from her daily life, and videos with her friends and partakes in various TikTok trends on the video.