Rivals actress Bella Maclean's life including major Netflix show and real age

Bella Maclean is making waves as one of the standout stars in the new Dame Jilly Cooper series Rivals, now available on Disney+.

The eight-part drama delves into the fierce competition between two driven and charismatic men, Rupert Campbell-Black (played by Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (portrayed by David Tennant), a world filled with romantic entanglements, scandalous behaviour, and plenty of passion.

In the series, Bella Maclean takes on the role of Taggie, the eldest daughter of Declan and Maud. Despite her young age of 20, Taggie often proves to be the most responsible member of the O'Hara family, harbouring dreams of launching her own catering business and finding her ideal romantic partner.

Viewers have been drawn in by Taggie's profound relationship with Rupert Campbell-Black and the tantalising will they/won't they dynamic.

This is just the latest significant role for Bella, who previously shone in a breakout role in a Netflix drama and is now carving out an exciting acting career. Here's a closer look at who Bella Maclean is, her early life, career, and personal life.

Bella Maclean spent her childhood in New York where her parents were based for work.

When Bella was 10, her family relocated to East Sussex. She later secured a spot at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Prior to her final year, Maclean landed a major role in the musical Spring Awakening at the Almeida.

The Covid-19 pandemic temporarily halted the musical, but the cast and crew managed to stage the show during breaks in lockdowns. She graduated from Guildhall in 2020.

Bella featured in two short films during her studies, specifically La La Means I Love You in 2018 and Dragged Up in 2021.

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