Bridgerton Star's Painful Skin Condition from Marathon Bath Filming
Yerin Ha, who portrays Sophie in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, has disclosed a distressing skin issue that arose after filming an intimate bathtub scene with co-star Luke Thompson. The actress developed folliculitis, a painful inflammation of hair follicles, following a grueling seven-hour shoot for the romantic moment in season 4.
The Behind-the-Scenes Struggle of a Steamy Scene
In episode 8 of the latest season, characters Benedict and Sophie share an emotional conversation in a bath, culminating in a declaration of love. However, the reality of filming was far from the smooth, romantic portrayal viewers see on screen. Ha explained during an interview on Capital Breakfast that she applied baby powder to her skin to aid in drying it before donning protective intimacy-wear with tape.
"The next day after the bathtub, I got hives all over my body and I got folliculitis," Ha revealed. "I needed steroid cream, but I blame myself because I think it was a combination of baby powder and the bath water."
Luke Thompson's Perspective and Filming Details
Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict, confirmed the lengthy filming duration, noting they spent between six to seven hours in the bath. Despite the extended exposure, Thompson did not experience the same skin reaction, prompting Ha to humorously remark, "But you were fine! So it's me, I'm the sensitive gal!"
This incident adds to a growing list of behind-the-scenes challenges faced by the Bridgerton cast during intimate scenes. Previous revelations include actors using half-inflated netballs for separation and even breaking furniture during passionate moments.
Family Reactions and Future Scenes
When asked about handling family reactions to such spicy scenes, Ha shared her straightforward approach: "I just given them the timestamps and I was like, 'Do what you will!'" This candid admission highlights the personal considerations actors navigate while filming explicit content for a global audience.
The disclosure underscores the often-unseen physical toll that filming demanding scenes can take on performers, even in a glamorous production like Bridgerton.
