The 'Bridgerton' Character You Didn't Know Was Based on a Real Person

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Martins Imhangbe and Will Mondrich in Bridgerton

The Big Picture Netflix's Bridgerton quickly gained popularity upon its release, and in the years since, it has only grown. The period drama takes audiences back to Regency-era England, but it is far from a documentary. Exploring an alternate and more inclusive history, Bridgerton takes more than a few liberties, but there are nuggets of truth.

Bridgerton TV-MA The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. With a young family, Richmond moved to London, where he found success as a boxer, winning 17 of his 19 matches. At the time, boxing was not only one of the most popular sports but also one of the few places a Black man could be independently employed. He trained others at both the professional and amateur levels, and among his students were William Hazlitt, the essayist, and Lord Byron. He also trained his fellow famed boxer, Tom Molineaux.

The two men also share their family situation. Richmond and Will both supported their young children with their boxing careers. These similarities may not seem like much. After all, Richmond was not the only Black man to become a boxer in the period, but Will is certainly connected to Richmond, in particular. Imhangbe explained that early on, Will was more like Richmond, hailing from America himself, but the plan changed as the series didn't have time to explore the rich backstory.

 

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