Claudia Jessie
Claudia Jessie is a British actor best known for playing Eloise Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. Before the series brought her global recognition, she built a strong body of work in British television, including roles in WPC 56, Line of Duty and ITV’s Vanity Fair. She has also appeared in Doctors and Porters, establishing herself as a distinctive, character-led performer with sharp comic timing and emotional range.
Outside of acting, Jessie has spoken about living in a way that matches her values, and veganism is a key part of that. In a May 2024 interview, she said: “Well, so I’m vegan … and have been for nine years.” She has also talked about day-to-day vegan living, including how it shapes what she eats when she is travelling or working long days on set.
Jessie has discussed other lifestyle choices that sit alongside her veganism, including being mindful about overconsumption and avoiding fast fashion. She has linked these decisions to compassion and personal responsibility, treating them as practical habits rather than a public identity.
With a growing international audience, Jessie is one of the most visible vegan British actors of her generation, and her straightforward approach helps keep vegan living visible in mainstream culture.
“I went vegan seven years ago. I haven’t shopped on the high street for about six years, because I will not contribute to fast fashion. And ever since I was 22 I’ve volunteered every Christmas at a homeless shelter. I always think, do you reckon one day in the future we’ll be like, ‘Do you know that people used to just walk past people on the street? Do you believe they used to batter animals and put them in between bread?'”
