Everything you wanted to know about the "Duke of Hastings"!

'Bridgerton': Facts About Netflix Hottie Regé-Jean Page

Bridgerton premiered on Netflix at the end of December, which caused people all over the world to be captivated by Regé-Jean Page! Playing "Simon Basset", aka the "Duke of Hastings" in the steamy period drama, Page has captured the attention of viewers worldwide. Here's what you need to know about your newest celebrity crush!

Regé-Jean Page was born in 1990 in London, England to a Zimbabwean nurse and an English preacher. He started acting when he was 13 years old, attending Jigsaw Performing Arts School before going on to study at the National Youth Theatre.

The actor had different plans when he was younger, telling Netflix's 'Queue' that he "wanted to be an explorer". He revealed to InStyle that he was a “musical, loud, bouncing-around-the-house kid" who pursued acting for a surprising reason— so he could buy a Game Boy!

Watch the video above to learn more about Regé-Jean Page's life and career!