Nell Hudson

Nell Hudson’s professional acting career began in 2012 with a guest appearance in the BBC One medical drama ‘Holby City’, also appearing in the short films ‘Cast Offs’ and ‘Les Bohemes’ the same year. A significant turning point arrived in 2014 when she was cast as Laoghaire MacKenzie in the Starz historical drama ‘Outlander’, a pivotal role she has since reprised across multiple seasons. In 2015, Hudson took on the role of Paulette Roland in the BBC medical period drama ‘Call the Midwife’ and also appeared in NBC’s ‘Crossing Lines’. Further expanding her range, she portrayed Lydia Bennet in Tamara Harvey’s acclaimed production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at the Sheffield Crucible that same year.

From 2016 to 2019, Hudson became a prominent figure in the ITV period drama ‘Victoria’, captivating audiences as Nancy Skerrett, the Queen’s dresser, across 24 episodes. Her versatile filmography during this period included a role in the Sky1 series ‘Agatha Raisin’ in 2016, a key appearance in the BBC drama ‘Informer’ in 2018, and an episode of the popular series ‘Death in Paradise’ in 2020. These roles showcased her ability to excel across diverse genres, solidifying her reputation in British television. Transitioning into more recent projects, Hudson appeared in three episodes of Netflix’s ‘The Irregulars’ in 2021, followed by a role in ‘Toast of Tinseltown’ in 2022.

Looking ahead, she is slated for upcoming projects including the feature film ‘Salvable’, anticipated for release in 2025, and the short film ‘Jackie Is Lost’. Her continued engagement across acting, literature, and music underscores her dynamic and evolving career trajectory within the entertainment industry.