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Mr. Darcy’s Famous Wet Shirt Sells for $25,000 | Actor Colin Firth’s costume from the BBC’s “Pride in Prejudice” doubled auction house estimates

Actor Colin Firth’s costume from the BBC's “Pride in Prejudice” doubled auction house estimates

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC series "Pride and Prejudice" Kerry Taylor AuctionsEver since the BBC adaptation of “ Pride and Prejudice ” aired in 1995, viewers have been captivated by a scene in which Mr. Darcy (played by Colin Firth) emerges from a lake wearing a white linen shirt. “My life’s work has been committed to costume design for film, TV and theater, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to pursue this path,” says Bright in a statement. “It is my firmly held belief that the arts and creativity can shape happier and healthier children and enable young people to reach their full potential.”

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