Phoebe Dynevor left fans baffled with her fluctuating accent during a recent appearance on the US talk show Live with Kelly and Mark. The 31-year-old actress, best known for her crisp British accent in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, seemed to adopt a subtle American inflection while discussing her mother, Sally Dynevor.
The Interview and Accent Shift
During the segment, Phoebe initially spoke in her native British accent, saying, 'I would grow up on sets going to see my mum on her soap, Coronation Street.' However, as co-host Kelly Ripa began speaking, Phoebe's accent appeared to shift, taking on a slight American twang. This change did not go unnoticed by viewers in the UK, who took to social media to express their confusion.
Viewer Reactions
One user on X commented, 'What has happened to Phoebe's accent…….' Another wrote, 'I know you're giving me your best American accent but I can still tell that you're British.' A third added, 'Phoebe Dynevor needs to work on her American accent.'
Phoebe's Mother and Family
Phoebe's mother, Sally Dynevor, is a well-known actress who has played Sally Metcalfe on the long-running ITV soap Coronation Street for many years. Phoebe also has a younger sister, Hattie, 22, who joined the cast of Waterloo Road in June 2023. Their father, Tim Dynevor, is a former actor turned scriptwriter. The couple also has a son, Samuel, 28, who works outside the entertainment industry.
Phoebe's Future with Bridgerton
Phoebe's appearance on the show comes amid ongoing speculation about her return to Bridgerton. She starred in the first two seasons of the hit series but has not appeared since. In a recent interview with Collider, she addressed her absence, saying, 'When the first season came out, they didn't know what they needed to put in play. We were the ones that got away, in a certain way.' She added, 'I can only speak for myself, I would always come back if I was asked. I have not received a call. When I get that call, I will be there if I can.'
Bridgerton's Success
Based on Julia Quinn's novels, Bridgerton premiered in 2020 and quickly became a global phenomenon. The show has aired four successful seasons, with the latest debuting in January 2024. Phoebe's mother Sally frequently expresses pride in her daughter's achievements on social media.
