Masali Baduza Joins Bridgerton as Michaela Stirling

The African actress makes a notable debut in the season 3 finale, with showrunner hinting at significant future storylines.

Masali Baduza plays Michaela Stirling, a new character introduced in the Bridgerton season 3 finale.
Michaela Stirling is a gender-swapped version of Michael Stirling from Julia Quinn's books.
Showrunner Jess Brownell envisions a queer storyline for Francesca Bridgerton involving Michaela.
Baduza has previously starred in Noughts + Crosses and The Woman King.
Baduza is passionate about representation and social justice, influenced by her upbringing in post-Apartheid South Africa.