Nicola Mary Coughlan is an Irish actress known for her roles as Clare Devlin in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton.
Everyone’s beloved period drama has returned with another season, spotlighting the relationship between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington.
Highlights
- Nicola Coughlan, famed for her performances in “Bridgerton,” is quite discreet about her personal life.
- It was reported that Nicola Mary dated actor Laurie Kynaston, who played Phillip in “Derry Girls” and Corey in “Fool Me Once.”
- Nicola’s statements express her gratitude for her friendship with Luke, indicating their spiritual connection.
This season of the Netflix series features Penelope entering the marriage mart with the help of her long-time crush, Colin.
It has left everyone eagerly anticipating the second part of the series after the cliffhanger ending and curious about Coughlan’s real-life partner, who portrays Penelope in the series.
Nicola is best known for her roles in the TV shows “Game of Thrones,” “Sherlock Holmes,” and “Derry Girls.”
While we wait (im)patiently for more episodes to be released, here’s everything we know about her dating history.
Nicola Coughlan Is Not Dating Luke Newton, and It Is Just A Rumor From The Show Bridgerton
Nicola Coughlan, known for her roles in “Bridgerton,” is entirely private about her personal life.
While there isn’t much confirmed about her current relationship status, there have been some notable rumors.
Previously, it was speculated that she dated actor Laurie Kynaston, who appeared in “Derry Girls” as Phillip and “Fool Me Once” as Corey.
However, Nicola never addressed these rumors directly.
More recently, fans have speculated that Nicola is dating her “Bridgerton” co-star, Luke Newton.
Given their on-screen chemistry, many thought they would make an iconic couple.
However, a source close to the actors confirmed to People that they are not dating. In an interview with Extra TV, Nicola clarified that they are just friends.
“We think it’s really sweet, I think because we truly love each other,” she said. “He is a really special person in my life. I’ll never get to do something like this again, on this scale.”
Nicola’s comments reflect her appreciation for her friendship with Luke, making it clear that their relationship is platonic.
She seems to follow Lady Whistledown’s example of maintaining an air of mystery about her personal life.
Additional Information
- In the interview, Coughlan stated that Barbie later offered her the opportunity to make a cameo in the film, and she appeared as Diplomat Barbie.
- The Mirror reports that Nicola Coughlan has a net worth of £1.6 million.
- Bridgerton’s third season will be released via Netflix in two parts. The first four episodes aired on May 16, and the final four will be released a month later on June 13.
