• Nell Hudson is an English actress, singer-songwriter and author, best known for her roles in "Outlander" and "Victoria".
• She studied at Oxford School of Drama and made her on-screen debut in 201•
• She is also a musician, songwriter and author, set to publish her debut novel in 202•
• She is currently in a relationship with guitarist Jake Chatterton and has a pet dog named Maggie.
• Her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
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Who is Nell Hudson?
Nell Hudson is an English actress, singer-songwriter and author. who is probably best known to the world as Laoghaire Mackenzie in the TV series “Outlander” (2014-2018), and as Nancy Skerrett in the TV series “Victoria” (2016-2019), among several other notable roles that she’s secured so far in her young career.
Nell Hudson Biography: Age, Childhood, and Education
Nell Rose Hudson was born on 19 November 1990 under the Scorpio zodiac sign, in Worcestershire, England, to Cressida Connolly, a journalist, and author and Charles Hudson, the second born of three children in the family.
In her teenage years she developed a passion for acting, and during her time at Oxford School of Drama, Nell featured in several school productions including “The Crucible” and “Closer”.
Career Beginnings
Nell’s career started on stage with the part of Lydia Bennett in the play “Pride and Prejudice” based on the eponymous novel of the same name from 1813 written by Jane Austen. Performed at Sheffield Crucible in 2008, Nell didn’t have any other engagement until 2012, when she made her on-screen debut in the part of Tasha Cairncross in the daytime drama “Holby City”.
She continued her career with appearances in a couple of short films, including “Cast Offs” and “Les Bohemes” both in 2013, but then in 2014 was cast in her first recurring role, as Laoghaire MacKenzie in the Primetime Emmy Award-winning fantasy romantic-drama series “Outlander”, with Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan and Duncan Lacroix in the lead roles. She featured in nine episodes of the critically acclaimed series from 2014 to 2018, and her performance then saw her in the role of Nancy Skerrett in the English period drama series “Victoria”, starring in 24 of 25 episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated series, about the early life of Queen Victoria and her rise to the throne at just 18 years old.
She guest-starred in the TV comedy series “Agatha Raisin” in 2016, with Ashley Jensen as the main star of the series, and the same year appeared as Angel in the independent drama film “Arrivals”. In 2018, Nell starred in four episodes of the short-lived crime-drama series “Informer”, starring Paddy Considine, Nabhaan Rizwan and Bel Powerly.
Recent Projects
Nell appeared in the short film “Nobody’s Son” in 2019, followed by her guest-starring role as Tabitha Brown in the award-winning comedy crime-drama series “Death in Paradise” (2020), while in 2021 she starred in the short-lived fantasy crime-drama series “The Irregulars”, based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and created by Tom Bidwell for Netflix.
Most recently, she completed filming of the latest sequel of the popular horror film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”, starring in the film with Elsie Fisher; the film is expected to be released late in 2021.
Musician and Author
In addition to her work as an actress, Nell is an accomplished musician. She is a solo singer and a songwriter, is proficient on ukulele and piano, and a frequent headline act at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, as well as touring with Jools Holland.
Her mother is an accomplished author and journalist, as is Nell’s sister Violet, who has written for The Daily Telegraph, Tatler, and The Spectator – Nell herself wrote for the Tatler List.
However, her aspirations widened over the years, and Nell started working on her debut novel. Entitled “Just For Today”, it’s a story about a friendship, and is set for publication in early 2022 through Tinder Press.
Personal Life, Dating, Boyfriend, Single?
Nell may not be married, however, she is taken. Back in 2019, she introduced guitarist Jake Chatterton as her boyfriend to fans, and since then the two have been inseparable. She often uploads pictures of them onto her official Instagram page.
Before Jake, Nell was in a relationship with singer Will Taylor, best known to the world as the frontman of the band Flyte.
Net Worth
As of mid- 2021, Nell Hudson’s net worth has been estimated at around $1 million, earned largely through her successful career as an actress, during which she has appeared in 15 film and TV titles, all of which have added to her wealth.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
This prominent actress has blonde hair and blue eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 4ins (1.62m), weighs approximately 114lbs (52kgs), with vital statistics of 34-25-34, bra size 34B.
Hobbies, Interests, and Trivia
Nell grew up on a farm in Worcestershire which had its ups and downs, sometimes quite literally, since she loved climbing trees in her youth.
Swimming is yet another of her passions from her early days, and is still one of her many pastimes.
She enjoys books, and the “Harry Potter” franchise is one of her favorites, plus she’s cited Francis Scott Fitzgerald as one of her favorite writers and idols.
Nell has used her influence to spread awareness on various social issues, including climate change, and has also described herself as a feminist, supporting various women’s rights causes.
Furthermore, she is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Maggie, which she treats like a family member, and has created an Instagram account for her.