Nicola Coughlan’s Love Life: Is the Bridgerton Actress Single? All We Know Nicola Coughlan was cast to lead the third season of Netflix’s Bridgerton as Penelope, and since then, she has become one of the hottest actresses of the moment. Here’s everything you need to know about her real love life.
Despite starting out in the industry a few years ago, Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls and Big Mood) is at the peak of her career, especially after co-starring in the third season of Netflix’s Bridgerton.
The romantic drama based on Julia Quinn’s books has finally released its final four episodes, and since then, her name has been trending like a sore thumb, sparking fans’ interest in her personal life.
Since the new episodes of the show dropped on the streaming giant, rumors have been swirling that she and her co-star Luke Newton (The Cut and The Lodge) have been secretly dating for some time.
Is Nicola Coughlan Dating Anyone in 2024?
Despite all the rumors about a possible romantic relationship between Nicola and Luke Newton, the actress herself has confirmed that they are not true. This means that she is currently single.
A source close to the stars told People that they are just very good friends and act as “supporting co-stars,” so there is no room for their relationship to become anything more.
At the Bridgerton premiere, Coughlan spoke to Extra and confessed that she found the theories both funny and sweet. She said, “We think it’s really sweet, I think because we really love each other, you know what I mean?” Her love life has undoubtedly been in the spotlight over the past two months. In an interview with Marie Claire, she discussed the pros and cons of dating during the Regency era and now. There, she said: “I think they smell better today. That’s something I always think about the past… we think it’s romantic and lovely, but there was no personal hygiene. [It’s] good because we have choice now, but then there’s the paradox of choice.”
