Who is Jacqueline Avant in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story? (Dedication explained)

Queen Charlotte always shines in Bridgerton, and now the reigning monarch has her own show so that we can learn all about her majesty’s backstory! Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is now streaming on Netflix.

The six-episode series gives us more insight into Charlotte’s beginning days as queen, her love story with King George, and how her rise to power caused a societal shift in the ton. Actress India Amarteifio is absolutely brilliant as the younger version of the queen!

I’m sure many of you have at least stayed up late to watch the first episode in all your excitement. Unfortunately, when you reach the end of episode 1, “In memory of Jacqueline Avant” comes up on the screen before the end credits roll. Who is Avant, and how was she connected to the show? We’ve got the answer for you below.

Who is Jacqueline Avant in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story? (Dedication explained)

Avant wasn’t directly tied to the series in terms of working on the production side. The former philanthropist was the mother-in-law of Netflix co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos. That’s where her connection to the series comes in.

For years, she was dedicated to helping serve underserved and underrepresented communities, per Variety. Avant died on Dec. 1, 2021, at the age of 81, after being shot in her home by a burglar. The one responsible, Aariel Maynor, has been sentenced to 190 years to life in prison. She’s the wife of music executive producer Clarence Avant and mother to political activist Nicole Avant, who is married to Sarandos. In her memory, her family has opened up a children and family center to continue her work and legacy, the news outlet shares.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is now streaming on Netflix.