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‘Bridgerton’ Actress Says “He Messed With Wrong Girl” After Fighting Off Attacker Who Stole Her Phone

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‘Bridgerton’ Actress Says “He Messed With Wrong Girl” After Fighting Off Attacker Who Stole Her Phone
Genevieve Chenneour, the Bridgerton star who plays Miss Clara Livingston, didn’t hold back when a thief tried to swipe her phone at a London café. She chased the guy down, got her phone back, and later quipped, "He messed with the wrong girl." The whole thing was caught on camera, showing her coolly sitting with her dog just moments before the drama went down.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another "celebrity victim" story—it’s a refreshing moment of someone standing their ground (and winning). Chenneour’s quick thinking and defiance make it a fun, empowering read, especially for fans who love seeing their favorite actors as real-life badasses. Plus, it’s a reminder that even in posh parts of London, phone snatchers are out there… and sometimes they pick the wrong target.
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