Bridgerton star Yerin Ha reveals how she deals with ‘imposter syndrome’ after meteoric rise

The Australian actor plays Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest in season four of Netflix’s racy drama CultureTV & RadioNewsBridgerton star Yerin Ha reveals how she deals with ‘imposter syndrome’ after meteoric riseThe Australian actor plays Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest in season four of Netflix’s racy dramaRachel McGrath Thursday 05 March 2026 08:13 ESTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverBridgerton series four - trailerYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreBridgerton star Yerin Ha has reflected on a whirlwind few months – revealing she’s been struggling with “imposter syndrome” after being thrown into the spotlight thanks to Netflix’s racy drama. The 28-year-old takes centre stage in the recently-released fourth series of Bridgerton, starring as Sophie Baek, a maid who disguises herself at a masquerade ball and attracts the attention of the rebellious Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson. While the Australian actor was no stranger to the small screen before landing the role - her other credits include Dune: Prophecy and a Halo adaptation for Paramount+ – Bridgerton has catapulted her onto the red carpets and into the limelight, with Ha spending much of the past few months on the promo trail. At last weekend’s Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards), she not only attended but presented an award and served as an ambassador, hosting an exclusive party for rising talent. Speaking to Vanity Fair after the bash, Ha admitted: “It is super anxiety-inducing. My imposter syndrome was flaring up again last night.” open image in galleryYerin Ha’s character is the main love interest in the new series of ‘Bridgerton’ (Netflix)She has found some coping mechanisms, though – including popping her headphones on and blasting out some Beyoncé. “She has her alter ego, Sasha Fierce, and sometimes I have to bring her out to make me feel confident in these environments,” she said.The fourth season of Bridgerton was met with mixed reviews from critics with The Independent’s Nick Hilton awarding it three stars, though he praised Ha for delivering a solid performance as “an engaging heroine, even if her character is impossibly perfect”. open image in galleryHa at the Actor Awards (Getty Images)Ha previously described landing her role in Bridgerton as a “real gift”, telling the Press Association: “It was like a Cinderella story for me and it was amazing. I think it really taught me that maybe I had actually limited myself in terms of what I could have dreamed, in terms of the roles that I could play.”“Through Sophie, I learned that actually you can dream big and I learned so much from playing her, and took a lot away from her,” she continued.Ha has also revealed what it was like filming some of the drama’s racier scenes - explaining how she ended up with a skin condition after spending one six-hour shoot in a bathtub. “Basically, I put baby powder all on me because I was told it would help dry my skin to put the intimacy wear on with my tape,” she said during a recent appearance on Capital Breakfast, alongside co-star Luke Thompson. “And then basically the next day after the bathtub, I got hives all over my body.”More aboutNetflixBridgertonJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next