An explainer for the dedication in episode 1 of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

Instead, it’s for a luminary in the Black cultural world with a strong connection toNetflix.

Jacqueline Avant was shot and killed in Dec. 2021 at the age of 81.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. India Amarteifio, Jacqueline Avant

India Amarteifio, Jacqueline Avant.Liam Daniel/Netflix; Jesse Grant/Getty Images

She was the mother of Nicole Avant, the wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

Do you want to do a Queen Charlotte story?'"

Rhimes recalled in press notes.

“And I immediately said yes.”

I called Shonda Rhimes, who was deep into breaking season 2.

Additionally, Rhimes has a relationship with Sarandos and Nicole Avant due to her creative deal with Netflix.

Thank You Jacquie."

The placard is, in essence, a queen recognizing a queen.