Kate Bridgerton (Netflix)

*This page is about the Netflix character. For the book character, see Kate Bridgerton*

## Biographical Information

### Alias

* Kathani Sharma
* Kate Sharma

### Title(s)

* Viscountess Bridgerton
* Lady Bridgerton

## Familial Information

### Parents

* Mary Sharma *(step-mother)*
* Father †
* Mother †

### Others

* Edmund Bridgerton † *(father-in-law)*
* Violet Bridgerton *(mother-in-law)*
* Benedict Bridgerton *(brother-in-law)*
* Colin Bridgerton *(brother-in-law)*
* Daphne Basset *(sister-in-law)*
* Eloise Bridgerton *(sister-in-law)*
* Francesca Bridgerton *(sister-in-law)*
* Gregory Bridgerton *(brother-in-law)*
* Hyacinth Bridgerton *(sister-in-law)*
* Augie Basset *(nephew)*
* Newton *(dog)*
* Lord Ledger *(grandfather-in-law)*
* Vivian Ledger *(grandmother-in-law)*

## Appearances

### Portrayed by

Simone Ashley

**Kate Bridgerton** (*née* **Sharma**) is the Viscountess Bridgerton by virtue of her marriage to Anthony. She is the older half-sister of Edwina Sharma and the stepdaughter of Mary Sharma.

## History

### Childhood

Her own parents are dead. Despite Kate being her father's daughter from his first marriage, Lady Mary, his second wife, treated Kate as if she were her own. She had lived her whole life in India before coming to England to marry off her sister. Kate and Lady Mary raised Edwina together to become an exquisite lady. When they started to run low on funds, they used the last of their money on their trip to England.

### 1814 Social Season

In England, Lady Danbury sponsored them so Edwina could find a suitable husband. Kate went riding in the woods, crossing paths with a gentleman and exchanging witty banter with him until she left and returned to Lady Danbury's. Lady Danbury asked about Kate's prospects, but Kate told her she had no plans of her own to wed and was focused on marrying Edwina off. She later helped Edwina gather confidence for the ball that night, despite the controversy of her parents' marriage, and remind her of her goals and what she wanted in a husband.

Lady Danbury and the Sharmas arrived at the ball, where they met with Queen Charlotte, who remarked coldly to Lady Mary about her elopement years before. Kate recognized the gentleman she met horse riding, and Lady Danbury revealed him to be Anthony Bridgerton, a viscount and the most eligible bachelor of the season. Kate stepped out and overheard Anthony talking with some other noble sons, hearing him say he was planning to marry a lady of noble stock and beauty for convenience, not for love. She tried to get away, but was caught by Anthony, whom she berated for looking for a wife solely for her breeding and looks. She told him that his character was lacking and bid him goodnight.

In the following days, Kate chaperoned Edwina as she received callers, who saw her as an obstacle. Lady Danbury later confronted Kate about a letter she received from the Sheffields, Mary's parents. Kate explained in order to get a dowry from the Sheffields, Edwina had to marry an English nobleman, revealing that she and her mother had always struggled and hidden it from Edwina, and the dowry and marriage would ensure she lived happily. Kate believed that if Edwina knew about the terms of her inheritance, she would marry any nobleman who asked, whether she loved him or not. Kate wanted Edwina to marry for love.

The Sharmas attended the queen's ball with Lady Danbury and reappeared before the queen. Kate smiled in joy when Edwina was named the season's diamond, knowing that it made her chances of finding a love match with a nobleman all the better. Kate thanked Lady Danbury for persuading the queen. However, when she saw Anthony pursuing Edwina, she pulled Edwina away, telling Edwina not to go near him.

### Royal Races and Lady Danbury's Soiree

Wanting to keep Edwina away from Anthony, Kate compiled a list of potential candidates for Edwina to marry. She shared the list with Edwina, Mary, and Lady Danbury. Mary and Lady Danbury questioned the list, but Edwina said she believed in it if Kate did. Lady Danbury noticed Anthony wasn't on the list and Kate said that was because he wanted to marry only to fulfill his duty. Lady Danbury reminded her that most marriages were business arrangements and love matches were rare. Despite this, Kate told Edwina that she knew she was looking for and shouldn't forget that. She'd find a better match and forget all about Anthony.

Edwina then welcomed many suitors. While she spoke to Lord Lumley, Kate left the room and talked to the waiting suitors, who were upset at the long wait. She assured them all that they wouldn't want their time interrupted any more than Lumley. When she saw that Anthony was there, she told him he was late and was now at the end of a very long line. He said he was fine to wait, but he wanted to take Edwina to the Royal Races. Kate said Edwina already had an escort and suggested she might be free around December if she wasn't married by then.

Kate went to the Royal Races, where Lumley escorted Edwina. Thomas Dorset approached them and asked Lady Danbury to make introductions. She did, but said Edwina already had an escort. He told her he was more interested in Kate. They found their seats and began talking. Anthony approached and Dorset introduced himself. Anthony then used a ruse to get Lumley out of the way so he could take Lumley's place between Edwina and Kate. As they waited for the race to start, Anthony told Kate that his pick to win was Nectar. Kate said he hadn't accounted for many things and High Flyer was her prediction to win. When the race started, Kate was enthusiastic and unrestrained as she cheered them on. When High Flyer won as she'd predicted, she gloated, saying she'd never bested a viscount before. When Anthony took Edwina to see one of the horses up close, Dorset said that Anthony never did like to lose, tipping Kate off that they had lied about not knowing each other. Kate realized he was meant to distract Kate so Anthony could get closer to Edwina. Kate went to get Edwina, telling her they were leaving and telling Anthony never to speak to Edwina or herself again. Anthony said that he meant no harm and only wanted to spend time with her.

At a visit with the queen, Edwina defended Anthony's actions, saying Kate had given him no other choice. When they returned home, they told their mother that the queen was quite taken with Edwina. Lady Danbury decided to throw a party so Edwina could get to know all of her suitors better. Kate then heard a noise outside and looked down to see Anthony with a horse. He said he'd gotten it for Edwina. Kate tried to get him to leave, but Edwina found them before he did. She thanked him for the gesture, but said she preferred smaller pets and the horse she'd mentioned adoring was from a novel.

At the soiree, they watched as several suitors showed off their talents in an attempt to woo Edwina. Kate was pleased to see the men making fools of themselves for once. At the party, she met Eloise, whom she liked. After Lord Lumley recited poetry, Lady Danbury thanked the men for sharing their talents, but as she prepared to wrap things up, Anthony came in, asking for a turn. He started to recite a poem he claimed he'd written, but then admitted that it wasn't his and told Edwina that he couldn't display passion or love, but he would never lack in duty or action. After he'd left, Kate said that his words meant he couldn't give Edwina the love she deserved, but Edwina thought his honesty made him a gentleman.

Lady Danbury came to Kate's room and told her she should return to the party. Kate was upset that Anthony was manipulating her sister, but Lady Danbury advised her to focus on her own needs. Kate said she would become a governess and be content in her life alone, like Lady Danbury. Lady Danbury corrected that she was a widow and had lived a full life. Kate wasn't like her.

### Visit to Aubrey Hall

Anthony invited the Sharmas and Lady Danbury to come to Aubrey Hall ahead of their other guests so the two families could get to know each other better. Edwina was convinced she would secure a proposal by the time the other guests arrived. When they arrived, Newton barked at Anthony aggressively, though Anthony said both her and the dog's opinion of him would change. Daphne witnessed their exchanged and assumed Kate was Edwina until she was corrected.

As Daphne placed the wickets for their game of Pall-Mall, she explained the gist of the game to Kate, who said she thought she'd enjoy the game. She accurately predicted that Anthony would be the most ruthless cutthroat player. When the time came to choose their mallets, the siblings let their guest choose first and Kate unknowingly took the mallet Anthony preferred to use, leaving him with a chipped pink mallet as the other siblings quickly grabbed their own. Kate played well while Anthony struggled. When she had the opportunity to use her turn to hit his ball into the woods, she took it, only to find her own ball following it on Colin's next turn. Rather than accept defeat, they went to the woods. They found their balls side by side in a bog. To test Anthony's integrity, Kate suggested they could just grab the balls out and no one would know. Anthony knew what she was doing and that she would immediately tell the others if he did so, so he started to consider his options. While he was thinking, Kate waded into the muck and hit her ball out. Anthony followed suite with his own ball. Kate got stuck trying to leave the muck, so Anthony tried to help her out only to find himself falling in as well. As they finally got out, Anthony asked what he had to do to earn her favor. She said she only wanted her sister to be happy. He asked her for a fresh start. Kate agreed, then used her next turn to hit his ball away again. When he saw where it landed and heard Daphne celebrating her win on the other side of the trees, he declared the game over and left. Kate went to get the ball herself and saw that it had landed near Edmund's grave.

That night, Edwina told Kate that she had had a wonderful conversation with Anthony and she was sure a proposal was coming. However, by the following night, Anthony still hadn't proposed, leaving Edwina feeling as though she'd done something wrong. Kate consoled her, reminding her that she was the season's diamond and she had choices.

The next morning, Kate told Anthony that Edwina was still not feeling well. He told her that he still planned to propose, but she felt that he was just making excuses. Anthony started to panic when a bee flew near them and landed on Kate. This panic worsened when the bee stung her. When she saw that he was hyperventilating, Kate took Anthony's hand and placed it on her chest to show him she was okay. Slowly, he calmed down. Once he was calm, he started to lean toward her, but when a nearby horse whinnied, he pulled back and they ran in opposite directions.

Believing that the tension between Kate and Anthony was holding Anthony back from proposing, Edwina decided that she needed Anthony to fall in love with Kate. She set it up so Kate would join the men on their hunt. On the hunt, Kate became impatient when they weren't finding anything and left on her own. Anthony followed her and the two of them shared a moment when he leaned behind her to help her with her gun. This moment was interrupted when the other men approached.

That night, Kate told Edwina that the hunt was unsuccessful, which she attributed to the men not listening to her, but said that things went well with Anthony and she believed things would be moving along. After Edwina went to bed, Kate was kept up by a storm and went to the library, where Anthony joined her, also awake in the middle of the night. They talked about their fathers dying and Anthony told her that his had died of a bee sting, which she understood to the reason her being stung scared him so much. The two of them shared another moment, but it was interrupted when a clap of thunder startled them. Kate left to go back to bed.

The next day, at the ball, Edwina set Kate and Anthony up to dance so that Kate could give him her blessing. As they danced, Anthony asked if she'd give her blessing if he asked for it. She told him she only wanted her sister to be happy. Then she told him she would be returning to India as soon as her sister was married. When the song ended, Anthony immediately left the dance floor. When Edwina asked where he'd gone, Kate said she'd go find him.

Kate followed Anthony to his office. They argued, but then stepped close to each other. Just as they were about to kiss, Daphne came in and they jumped apart.

That night, Kate talked to Lady Danbury, who told Kate to be honest about what she was feeling and why she was getting in the way of what her family needed for survival. She then told Kate to be honest with Edwina about how she was feeling.

The next morning, as they prepared to leave, Kate said she was sorry that Anthony hadn't proposed, but Anthony came out of the house right then and proposed to Edwina, who happily accepted.

### Dinner with the Sheffields

Kate struggled with their engagement amid her feelings for Anthony, even as Edwina credited Kate with getting Anthony to propose.

When Edwina was running late to have the ring sized to her hand, the jeweler, Mr. Brookes, suggested using Kate's hand instead. Kate resisted, but Mr. Brookes insisted. After Mr. Brookes put the ring on Kate's finger, Anthony ran his finger over it and said his father had given it to his mother before they got married. Their moment was interrupted when Edwina and Mary entered the room. Lady Danbury then came in with news that Mary's parents were in town. She decided to invite them to the engagement dinner. When Mary suddenly claimed a headache, Lady Danbury conscripted Kate to help chaperone Anthony and Edwina on their promenade.

Kate was upset that Lady Danbury invited them because she wanted the reunion to wait until after the wedding as Edwina didn't know about their relationship. Lady Danbury questioned if she wanted the engagement to be called off, because that would cause a scandal, a scandal that could ruin a family. Kate said she wouldn't do that and went with Thomas Dorset on a walk. They walked for a while, then got into a boat, where Dorset tried to convince Kate to stay in England. She told him she was counting the days until she could return to India. When they finished their boat ride, Anthony said that the knot Dorset had tied wouldn't hold and re-tied it. Then he offered his hand to Kate to help her out of the boat. She took it, but after their hands lingered, she pulled back, startling him and sending him and Dorset into the water. Both she and Edwina stared as Anthony climbed out of the water.

Before the dinner with the Sheffields, Kate talked to Mary and told her it was okay if she skipped the dinner. Mary talked to Kate about her struggles with her parents, whom she hadn't seen since the night she got engaged. Mary told Kate that she had been forced to choose between her parents and her heart and she chose her heart, a decision she didn't regret. She never wanted her daughters to have to choose between affluence and love and she was delighted that that was happening. Kate half-heartedly said they'd all be perfectly happy.

Kate and Edwina got ready for the dinner, but Kate was distracted, which she claimed was due to a headache. When Lady Danbury told them the guests had arrived, she held Kate back to tell her that a life of independence was more than a consolation prize for getting the man she wanted. Many would even consider it better.

Kate met the Sheffields, who snubbed her in favor of doting on Edwina. At dinner, the Sheffields made offensive remarks about Mary's decision to marry for love instead of the match they had found for her and about Kate. They also revealed the deal they'd made to provide Edwina's dowry and a trust fund for her. The conversation ended when an upset Anthony told the Sheffields they needed to leave because he wouldn't stand for them insulting Kate or the other Sharmas. Then Anthony and his mother left. Once they were gone, Edwina also left the table.

Kate followed Anthony out and insisted on speaking to him. He sent Violet home ahead of him and stayed to talk to Kate, who told them Edwina didn't know about the deal she'd made. Anthony said he believed that, but put all the blame for the scheme on Kate. Kate said there was no scheming. Anthony said that without the Sheffields' support, there would be no dowry, so they might as well call off the engagement. Kate was shocked that he cared about the dowry and upset at him for suggesting calling off the wedding. Then Anthony said that he was raised to be honorable, but he was having a hard time sticking to it because of Kate. If he married Edwina, he would still think and dream of Kate night and day. They nearly kissed, but he pulled back before their lips could touch. He said he'd spend his whole marriage wanting Kate and asked if that was the future she wanted for them, then left without waiting for her answer.

Kate went to Edwina that night and Edwina told her she felt betrayed because Kate didn't tell her about the deal she'd made. She was upset because she was a grown woman capable of making her own decisions. Edwina still wanted to go forward with the marriage if Anthony was still willing and she felt that he would be happy to support Mary and Kate as well. She said she loved Anthony because of how he defended their family so nobly.

The next morning, Kate met up with Anthony, who had decided to end things with Edwina. Kate begged him not to and asked him instead to marry Edwina as quickly as he could, believing the feeling between them would pass. He said he'd see to it and then rode away. Once he was gone, she started to cry.

### Anthony and Edwina's Wedding

The night before Anthony and Edwina's wedding, Kate and Mary helped Edwina with her Haldi ceremony. Edwina told them how excited she was to be getting married, though she told Kate she was worried Anthony didn't truly love her because he didn't look at her. Kate told her that true love was more than that.

As Edwina dressed for the wedding the next day, Kate offered her two bangles, which had belonged to Kate's mother. She took them initially, but later told Kate she wouldn't feel right wearing them as they were meant for Kate. She asked Kate to wear them instead. After they got ready, the ceremony began and Kate stood by her sister's side. When the time came for Anthony to repeat his vows, one of the bangles fell from Kate's wrist. Anthony picked it up and put it back on her. He tried to resume the wedding, but Edwina, having observed the interaction, stopped it and ran out of the wedding, followed by Mary and Kate.

Outside, Edwina confronted Kate, saying she knew Kate had feelings for Anthony. Kate tried to deny it, but Edwina knew and was angry that Kate kept it from her. Mary consoled Edwina and sent Kate away.

Kate hid and when she emerged, she saw Anthony. She tried to leave, but he told her they needed to talk. He wanted her to talk to Edwina, but Kate said she couldn't. She felt that she'd ruined Edwina's life. She tried to leave, but he stopped her and they made prolonged eye contact before she finally pulled away from him and left.

Kate then went to Edwina, who was still angry with her. Kate said she never meant to hurt Edwina. She admitted to her feelings, but said they paled in comparison to what she felt for Edwina and her feelings for him didn't matter. Edwina told her that Anthony had said the same thing and wondered if they'd prepared it together ahead of time. Kate said that she'd promised not to consider herself until she ensured that her mother and sister were cared for. She did that without regret and would do it again. Edwina told Kate that she could make her own decisions, including whether or not to marry Anthony.

Later, Kate got a note from Anthony asking her to meet him. She arrived to find that Edwina had actually been the one to summon both of them. Edwina said she couldn't marry Anthony because it would mean betraying herself because he would never love her like he loved Kate. She also said that Kate had given Edwina everything Kate wanted, which wasn't what Edwina wanted. Edwina then left. Alone in the church, Kate and Anthony talked about failing their duties and then they shared a kiss.

### Harmony Ball and Accident

In the aftermath of the cancelled wedding, Lady Danbury reminded all the Sharmas to say that it was a mutual decision between Anthony and Edwina. She also shared hope that the ton would quickly forget about the scandal when the next one came along. After they realized they were being shunned by everyone else, along with the Bridgertons, Lady Danbury and Violet decided to throw a ball together, to prove there was no ill will between the two families. Kate and Anthony objected, but were overruled and told in order to sell it, they'd have to stay far apart during the event.

At the art gallery, Edwina told Kate that the other young ladies seemed to be buying the story they'd put out. Edwina was still upset with Kate, who apologized again for lying to her. Edwina asked if Kate had ever believed in true love and Kate said she did, because she'd seen it in their parents. Edwina said that ended in tragedy because happy endings don't exist in real life. At the event, Anthony tried to talk to her, but she avoided him and said they had nothing to talk about. What they did was terrible and they should be ashamed because he was her sister's intended.

Kate went with her family to the ball at the Bridgertons', but they were all shocked when no one else from the ton showed up. Anthony decided that instead of cancelling, they could all dance together, even the little kids. After a lively dance, they noticed that the maids were reading the latest Whistledown and asked about it. They learned that they were further shrouded in scandal because Whistledown had reported that Eloise was associating with political radicals.

After the event dispersed, Kate went outside to sit in the gazebo. Soon after, Anthony found her. They argued for a while and then began kissing and ultimately had sex in the gazebo. After the finished, they fell asleep. Kate woke first and returned to her room, overcome with emotion. Then she left and took her horse for a run, despite the rain. Anthony found her just as her horse got startled, rearing back and dumping her on the ground.

Anthony covered an unconscious Kate with his jacket and carried her back to a waiting horse-cart. Then he took her back to Lady Danbury's, where a surgeon looked at her. After several days, Kate finally woke up. She said she remembered riding in the park and falling. She asked if Anthony came to see her while she was unconscious. Lady Danbury said he brought her back home, but hadn't been to visit.

Once he heard that she was awake, Anthony came to visit Kate. She thanked him for bringing her home safely. He apologized for taking liberties with her and asked her to marry him. She stopped him, saying he didn't have to propose and she was going back to India once things were resolved with Edwina. Lady Danbury had offered to host her and Mary for another season to give Edwina another chance to marry and she was sure they'd do find on their own. Anthony accused her of running away, so she asked him to leave.

Kate went to see Edwina and said she wanted to earn Edwina's trust back. Edwina asked if there was always something between her and Anthony. Kate said there probably was, but she was lying to herself about it and then it was too late. She didn't tell Edwina because she thought she could deny her true feelings, but then she couldn't. Edwina said she wanted to get to know the true Kate and to know herself the same way. She wanted them both to present their true selves at the Featherington ball.

As Kate prepared for her return to India, she told Mary she wasn't sure she'd come to the ball. Mary cautioned her not to return to India to escape something difficult. Kate started crying and said she felt that everything that had happened was her fault. Mary said it was her fault, that she left Kate to guide Edwina alone when she shouldn't have. Kate felt like she owed Mary for treating her as her own, but Mary said she never had to do that, because she loved Kate from the moment she met her. Kate then told Mary about Anthony's proposal, which she rejected because it was out of obligation. She didn't believe he really loved her.

Despite her hesitation, Kate went to the ball, where people whispered as she entered with her family. Kate told Edwina she wanted one last night with her before leaving. The two sisters danced together, not caring what people would say about them.

Later, Edwina told Kate she wouldn't be able to avoid Anthony all night and shouldn't try. She told Kate to be her true self and do something for herself for once. As Edwina walked away, Anthony approached and suggested they keep their distance. She stopped him by saying maybe they shouldn't. She asked if he'd ask her to dance and he asked if she'd say yes. He led her onto the dance floor and they danced together while everyone watched. Despite all the eyes on them, they kept dancing. After they finished, they held hands until Portia herded everyone outside for a surprise.

Anthony found Kate in the garden and asked if she was still planning to leave. Kate said she had her family's blessing and there were no obstacles preventing it. Anthony told her he didn't visit her after her accident because he was so afraid of losing her. He's loved her since they first raced together. After his confession, she said she loved him too. Anthony said he wanted a life that suited them both and that he wanted to marry her. She said there would never be a day he didn't vex her. As fireworks started, Kate accepted his proposal and they kissed.

Six months later, Anthony and Kate were enjoying a morning in bed when she reminded him they needed to meet his family for Pall Mall. They joined the family and argued over the mallet of death. While they were arguing, Newton picked up one of the balls and ran off with it. Anthony said that Newton took Kate's turn because he's her dog, but Kate said Newton was his dog through marriage. Their arguing turned to embracing and Anthony suggested they could go back upstairs. Kate said that would be admitting defeat and she wouldn't do that.

## Personality

Newly arrived in London, Kate is a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools — Anthony Bridgerton very much included. Kate is equal parts headstrong and whip-smart. Her sharp wit and independent nature make her a singular force on the 1814 marriage mart, where she hopes to secure a love match for her younger sister, Edwina.

## Relationships

### Romantic

#### Anthony Bridgerton

When Kate first met Anthony Bridgerton out riding, she tried to avoid him, and was annoyed by his constant attention to her. She still didn't shy away from putting him in his place, saying she could take care of herself. When she overheard him declare his intentions and wishes for whom to marry, Kate asserted that not only were his standards too high, but he underestimated a woman's will to make her own decisions, as he might also be rejected by a suitable woman. When he tried to court Edwina, Kate barred his path because she knew Anthony didn't want to find love while she wished Edwina to find that. She tried to dissuade Edwina, but stopped when Edwina decided to pursue Anthony. When Edwina became discouraged over Anthony not proposing and Anthony told Kate he still intended to propose, she was quick to ream Anthony out for misleading Edwina. After they came close together when Kate was stung by a bee, Kate was shocked by the passion and captivation she felt for Anthony, and was afraid of what it meant. She tried to avoid him and her feelings, but when Edwina asked her to spend time with Anthony to help him propose, Kate reluctantly agreed and their connection became even more powerful when they came close together. When Anthony proposed to Edwina, Kate was hurt and crestfallen, though she tried to hide it. She expressed her hurt as outrage to Anthony over the engagement after what happened between them, but he said nothing happened, hurting her even further. Though Anthony wanted to call off the engagement, Edwina told Kate she loved Anthony, and Kate stopped him, asking Anthony to not break Edwina's heart. Though he agreed, Kate still felt pained by this decision. When Edwina figured out the truth about Kate and Anthony, Kate felt guilty over betraying her sister, and tried to avoid Anthony. She wanted to forget that anything happened between them because Kate could not forgive herself. After spending the night with Anthony, Kate was so astonished by her actions, she made a reckless move and got thrown from her horse. When she woke up, she asked about Anthony, and was sad to hear he never visited her. Anthony came by, and offered to marry her to preserve her honor after their night together. Kate, though, refused to be an obligation and turned down his proposal, because she didn't want to marry Anthony if he didn't love her. After she and Edwina reconciled, Kate accepted her feelings for Anthony instead of pushing them away, and asked to dance with him. After they finished dancing, she left Anthony behind. Anthony later approached her and asked whether she was still leaving for India, which she said she would. When Anthony confessed his true feelings for her, she admitted her love for him, as well. Anthony proposed to her again and she accepted.

#### Thomas Dorset

Kate first met Dorset when he approached Lady Danbury and the Sharmas at the Royal Races and asked to accompany Kate. After the race Dorset accidentally let slip that he had know Anthony from their time at Oxford and that he had gone over to the Sharmas in order to give Anthony the opportunity to talk to Edwina. This greatly angered Kate.

Some time later Kate saw Dorset again and the two took a walk, after Lady Danbury accepted on her behalf, where he apologised for the trick at the horse race. The two then took a boat ride where Kate told him about India and how she was counting the days until she would return home. He was surprised that she was not staying in England. He said he'd like to visit her there and she told him she'd be happy to show him around if he did. After the boat ride Dorset was knocked into the water with Anthony but Kate seemed more content to stare at Anthony.

### Familial

#### Edwina Sharma

Edwina is Kate's younger sister, whom she dotes on. Unknown to Edwina, Kate reached out to Edwina's grandparents, who agreed to provide for Edwina and Mary if Edwina married an English nobleman. With little money to provide for the family after her father's death, Kate agreed to the Sheffields' condition, but hid it from Edwina so that she could find true love without the pressure of providing for her family. Kate put all her energy into raising Edwina to be a proper English lady so she could marry well. Kate dissuaded Edwina from Anthony at any chance she could get, wanting Edwina to fall in love. Edwina expressed her interest for Anthony and Kate gave in, letting Anthony court Edwina. When Anthony proposed, Kate chose to let Edwina be happy and planned to return to India. When Edwina found out about the Sheffield dowry, she was hurt and Kate felt guilty for hurting Edwina, saying she shouldn't have kept it a secret. After Edwina realized what happened between Kate and Anthony, Kate was hurt over all her sacrifices and help being thrown in her face. Kate told Edwina that she'd choose her sister over anyone else, which is why she pushed Anthony aside to let Edwina marry him. Edwina still stopped the wedding, and refused to acknowledge Kate. Without the purpose of helping Edwina find a suitable husband, Kate felt lost and didn't know where to turn. Edwina forgave Kate and gave her the courage to not be afraid of something new, including love.

#### Mary Sharma

Mary is Kate's stepmother, but Kate still loves her as a mother. She felt grateful that Mary accepted her as her own, despite not giving birth to her, and wanted to return the favor in any way she could. She managed the family finances after her father died while Mary was grieving. Despite asking Mary's parents for help to provide for Mary and Edwina, Kate didn't want the Sheffields to be near Mary, knowing how much they hurt Mary over her marriage to Kate's father. Kate felt guilty when Mary defended her to the Sheffields, saying she wanted nothing from them and they, in turn, spitefully revealed the trust fund they'd set aside for Edwina, something Mary never knew about. After Edwina stopped the wedding and told Mary about Kate and Anthony developing a romantic connection, Kate was saddened over the broken state of her family, blaming herself. Mary, though, came to Kate and admitted she never should've let Kate take responsibility for the family when it was her job to take care of Kate. She also said that Kate never owed Mary for raising her, and Mary never saw it as a favor, but as a love she wanted Kate to have because she deserved it.

### Friendships

#### Eloise Bridgerton

The two got along very well when they met at a party for Edwina's suitors. When they came to Aubrey Hall before the rest of ton, Kate admired Eloise's spirit, which they shared They also talked to each other while outside, the two had a polite conversation. Eloise also asked Kate if she was fine not being married Kate says she is fine but tells Eloise that lifestyle is not ideal.

## Notes and Trivia

* Netflix Bio: While the eldest Sharma is technically on the marriage mart, Kate believes she is too old to find herself a husband and uses all of her energy finding her younger sister a love match. She is challenged not only by her new life in London, but also the equal parts infuriating and enticing Anthony Bridgerton, who has his sights set on her sister.
	+ Ever watchful over her younger sister, Edwina, Kate takes charge of finding her a worthy husband upon their arrival in London. Unsparing with her biting wit, Kate doesn't mince words if she finds a suitor lacking. Fiercely independent, she openly declares her intentions to remain unmarried.
	+ The headstrong but loving and loyal wife of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. Although Kathani — better known as Kate to her friends — was raised in India, she now calls England home.
* Kate's costumes and hairstyles at the beginning of the second season are heavy, neat and tight, in order to reflect her guarded state of mind, but as the season goes on they become more free and loose as she begins to let her guard down and warm towards Anthony.
* The painting in Kate's room at Lady Danbury's house, depicting horses and lions, was chosen by set designer, Gina Cromwell, as a nod to the combative dynamic between Kate and Anthony.
* She despises English tea.
* Her father used to read to her during monsoons.
* Edwina calls Kate 'Didi' in the series, which is Hindi for 'elder sister', a term of respect.

## Memorable Quotes

**Kate:** It is not a man's appearance or title that will woo you. It is his mind and spirit that will court yours. He will speak in a manner that only your heart can hear. That is what you are looking for. That is the true love you deserve.

**Kate:** After my father died, Mama and I did the best we could to raise Edwina, all so she would never know of our struggles. But our money ran low. We used the last for this very journey. The Sheffields have agreed to bestow a sizable dowry on my sister, and to look after my mama. But only if Edwina marries properly.

**Kate:** I've spent the last eight years raising my sister to walk in the right way, to talk in the right way, to play the pianoforte just so. Teaching her twice as much and watching her work twice as hard as anyone else.

**Kate:** I even taught her how to make this pitiful excuse of a tea the English so adore. I despise English tea.

**Lady Danbury:** Your sister has a right to know. As you said, it is her future.
**Kate:** That is precisely why I shield her. Because I know her. If she was made aware of the circumstances, she would marry quickly only to please us. She would say yes to any man kind enough to ask. Edwina deserves a chance to find love without such a burden.

**Edwina:** You told me Appa always said it takes a courageous man to go after what he truly wants.
**Kate:** Appa also said the mark of a true gentleman is honesty.

**Kate:** You do not remember when Appa died, when the world fell out from beneath us. And so, to save us from an even worse fate, I promised I would not consider myself until you and Mama were taken care of. I gave what I had without regret, and I would do it again, Bon. I still do it. I give what I have in order to protect you.

**Kate:** There's a river just outside the home where I grew up. On hot days, I would sneak away to soak my feet. The turtles and I became quite good friends.
## Appearances

 **#02** | "Off to the Races"
 **#03** | "A Bee in Your Bonnet"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Capital R Rake, 2x01
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Off to the Races, 2x02
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Bee in Your Bonnet, 2x03
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Victory, 2x04
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 An Unthinkable Fate, 2x05
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Choice, 2x06
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Harmony, 2x07
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 The Viscount Who Loved Me, 2x08
9. ↑ Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
10. ↑ Climb the Aristocratic Family Trees of ‘Queen Charlotte’
11. ↑ 11 Scandalous Details You Missed in Bridgerton | Netflix
12. ↑ 11 Scandalous Details You Missed in Bridgerton | Netflix
13. ↑ Why does Kate call Edwina 'bon' in 'Bridgerton'? Allow us to fill you in