Is Francesca Bridgeton Gay? In the first part of Bridgerton season 3, it’s clear Francesca Bridgerton is more interested in her piano than finding a husband (which is pretty relatable). Because she doesn’t seem to care about finding a suitor, some viewers wonder if Francesca might be gay. They are also curious if her love story will differ from Julia Quinn’s original books.
Showrunner Jess Brownell has confirmed that there will be queer love stories in the next season of Netflix’s hit show. She told Refinery29, “This show is about the many ways people love. So, it only feels right to show all the ways people love, including queer love. We are exploring queer love stories in the next couple of seasons,” she said. “I don’t want to say exactly how it will happen, but it was important to me to highlight queer love and tell stories about queer joy as well.”
Is Francesca Bridgerton Gay?
It seems Francesca from Bridgerton is gay. Francesca might be married to John Stirling, but Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has confirmed that her character will have a relationship with a woman, Michaela Stirling. While people are curious if she’s gay, Francesca’s exact sexuality hasn’t been defined yet. Her journey to marriage was slow and hesitant, making viewers think she might not be completely comfortable with being committed to a man.
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Book fans love Francesca and Michael’s unique love story. “Francesca is smart, sneaky, and a fun friend. Michael is a great friend, seductive, and full of self-hate for reasons you’ll understand,” one Reddit user wrote.
Another appreciated the exploration of love after loss. “I love how Francesca and Michael’s story shows you can have more than one great love in your lifetime. Finding new love doesn’t erase the love you lost,” they said.
What is going on between Francesca and Michaela?
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In one of Francesca’s final scenes of Season 3, she meets someone surprising: Michaela Stirling, a gender-swapped version of Michael, a major character from the Bridgerton books. When Francesca meets Michaela, she forgets her married name and says “Bridgerton” instead, just like her mom Violet did when she met her love, Edmund.
“The connection between Francesca and her mom is special,” says Dodd. “Francesca feels safe with John and loves him, but her forgetfulness with Michaela surprises her. It might cause her some anxiety about what it means. Who knows what the writers will do?”
Brownell is keeping quiet about what happens next. “Book readers will know what it means when Francesca meets Michaela,” she says. “You’ll have to wait and see what we do with it.”
While the future of Bridgerton is mysterious, Brownell shares her approach to Francesca’s character from Julia Quinn’s novels. “Francesca’s book, [When He Was Wicked], resonated with me as a queer person. It’s about feeling different and not knowing why,” Brownell says. “In the book, it’s about her introversion, but to me, that feeling of being different without knowing why is part of the queer experience.”
Dodd knew early on that Michael would be replaced with Michaela. “I’m so excited and proud to tell this story. It might not be exactly like the books, but I’m thrilled,” she says. “We’re lucky to have Masali; she’s amazing.”
Summary
In Bridgerton season 3, Francesca Bridgerton appears more focused on her piano than finding a husband, sparking speculation about her sexuality. Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed upcoming queer love stories in the series, highlighting the importance of portraying diverse forms of love. While Francesca’s orientation remains unconfirmed, fans theorize about her being gay. Some suggest changing her suitor, Michael, to a female character, sparking mixed reactions among fans. Book enthusiasts praise the exploration of love after loss in Francesca and Michael’s story.
