While many of you might know the English actor Jonathan Bailey for his roles in Chewing Gum, Crashing, and the comedy series Campus—for us, he’s the swoon-worthy Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. Because this particular role of making ladies across the ton (and the internet) weak in the knees, in the hit Netflix series, is what catapulted Bailey to global stardom.

However, surprisingly, before he became Netflix’s heartthrob, Jonathan Bailey was waking up at 5 Am—not for horse riding or a secret affair with Siena Rosso—but to stir lemon curd in a honey factory. And guess what? This unexpected gig turned out to be the strange but sweet catalyst for his rise to fame.

From honey factory job to acting—Jonathan Bailey’s rise to fame Jonathan Bailey as Anthony in Bridgerton | image: Netflix

No matter how hard it might be for you to imagine a young Jonathan...