Bessie Carter interview on Outrageous premiere: Authentic costumes & telling real stories

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Published on June 12, 2025 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Np8ldZlLpQ

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Bessie Carter interview on Outrageous premiere: Authentic costumes, sisterhood, iconic cast & telling real stories

Bessie Carter discusses her experience playing Nancy Mitford in the new series Outrageous. Carter explains what attracted her to Sarah Williams’ lively and emotional scripts, and how Nancy’s role as both author and on-screen storyteller was irresistible. She reflects on the personal parallels she shares with Nancy, noting the vulnerability involved in portraying someone so similar to herself. Carter highlights costume designer Cla Collins’ authentic approach, describing how period-accurate clothing helped immerse the cast in the Mitford world. She welcomes the opportunity to depict such progressive, complex women, and expresses hope for more ensemble dramas led by women.

Interviewer: Ezelle Alblas
Editing: Olivia Barker

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