Part one of Bridgerton season three recently landed on Netflix, and if you're anything like us, you immediately cleared your diary to watch the first four episodes. While the central storyline *finally* follows the love story of Colin and Penelope, aka 'Polin,' the new season has also introduced a new character: Lady Tilley Arnold.

Played by British actor Hannah New, Tilley is a wealthy widow whom Benedict Bridgerton strikes up a physical relationship with. But while we're slowly getting to know Tilley on-screen, what do we know about the actor who plays her?

Here's everything you need to know about Hannah New...

How old is Hannah New?

Hannah is 40 years old, and her birthday is 13th May, making her a Taurus.

Where is Hannah New from?

Hannah is from Balham in London, but she studied at the University of Leeds where she learned Spanish. She then studied in Spain and was spotted by a talent scout in Barcelona. Following this, she completed a postgraduate degree at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London.

What other TV shows and films has Hannah New been in?

Hannah has quite an eclectic CV and has featured in an array of TV shows and films - both in Spain and in the UK. In 2011, she was cast in the film Brain Dead alongside David Hasselhoff, and in 2014, she played Queen Leila, Princess Aurora's mother, in the Disney film Maleficent, which starred Angelina Jolie as the lead.

The same year, she bagged a lead role in the thriller, Under the Bed, which was based on a true story. Then, she played Elizabeth Crookshank in the film Edge of the World which was released in 2021.

Does Hannah New have a boyfriend?

While it's unclear as to whether Hannah is married, she did give a shoutout to her "soulmate" in a post from Mother's Day 2024, where she shared a sweet snap of her, and it seems, her child.

During the caption, where Hannah noted that she rarely "shares anything this personal on social media," the 40-year-old gushed over her partner. She said: "I also want to say a huge thank-you to my amazing soulmate who has held fast on this roller coaster of a ride of parenthood and given us love and growth in so many ways … and most importantly been the other steadfast protector of the pack!"

What is Hannah New's Instagram?

You can follow Hannah on Instagram at @hannahnewuk, where she has almost 35,000 followers.

Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix now.

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