Love, Regency Style: Exploring the Off-Screen Romances of Bridgerton’s Stars

Nicola Coughlan, Bridgerton love lives

Nicola Coughlan

Single or at least not openly dating anybody, the scene-stealing actress who plays the former Penelope Featherington (now Bridgerton) has some phenomenal advice for those still on the market.

“Don’t compromise yourself,” Coughlan told the Associated Press in June 2024. “Wait for the right person because you’re worth it.”

Bridgerton love lives, Sam Phillips, Bessie Carter, Imelda Staunton

Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter

Lord Debling and Prudence Dankworth (née Featherington) may not factor into each other’s love lives on the show, but the actors have made a real-life match.

And it appears that Carter’s mum Imelda Staunton approves.

Phoebe Dynevor, Cameron Fuller, 2024 Baftas,

Phoebe Dynevor

Daphne Bridgerton swapped vows with Regé-Jean Page‘s Simon Basset, and now the Bridgerton alum plans to take her own stroll down the aisle.

Dynevor flashed her engagement ring from producer Cameron Fuller at the 2024 Met Gala.

Bridgerton love lives, Rege-Jean Page, Emily Brown

Regé-Jean Page

The erstwhile Duke of Hastings, Page having left the show after season one, keeps his personal cards close to his vest off-camera, but has looked awfully happy in copywriter Emily Brown‘s company since 2021.

Jonathan Bailey, Bridgestone Season 2 Premiere

Jonathan Bailey

Like Anthony, 9th Viscount Bridgerton, the English actor prefers to stay mum on romantic affairs.

But he told The Standard in December 2023 that he was in a not-secret-but-private relationship with a “lovely man.”

“Having a private life is, for me, completely critical,” the Fellow Travelers star said. “I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.”

Simone Ashley, Bridgestone Season 2 Premiere

Simone Ashley

The Sex Education star, who fit the Vicountess bill for Anthony upon arrival from India, confirmed she was in a relationship with Tino Klein with a March 2023 Instagram post.

Luke Thompson, Bridgerton Season 2 Premiere

“Don’t compromise yourself,” Coughlan told the Associated Press in June 2024. “Wait for the right person because you’re worth it.”


Bridgerton love lives, Sam Phillips, Bessie Carter, Imelda Staunton

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Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter

Lord Debling and Prudence Dankworth (née Featherington) may not factor into each other’s love lives on the show, but the actors have made a real-life match.

And it appears that Carter’s mum Imelda Staunton approves.


Phoebe Dynevor, Cameron Fuller, 2024 Baftas,

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Phoebe Dynevor

Daphne Bridgerton swapped vows with Regé-Jean Page‘s Simon Basset, and now the Bridgerton alum plans to take her own stroll down the aisle.Dynevor flashed her engagement ring from producer Cameron Fuller at the 2024 Met Gala.


Bridgerton love lives, Rege-Jean Page, Emily Brown

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Regé-Jean Page

The erstwhile Duke of Hastings, Page having left the show after season one, keeps his personal cards close to his vest off-camera, but has looked awfully happy in copywriter Emily Brown‘s company since 2021.

Jonathan Bailey, Bridgestone Season 2 Premiere

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Jonathan Bailey

Like Anthony, 9th Viscount Bridgerton, the English actor prefers to stay mum on romantic affairs.But he told The Standard in December 2023 that he was in a not-secret-but-private relationship with a “lovely man.”

“Having a private life is, for me, completely critical,” the Fellow Travelers star said. “I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.”


Simone Ashley, Bridgestone Season 2 Premiere

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Simone Ashley

The Sex Education star, who fit the Vicountess bill for Anthony upon arrival from India, confirmed she was in a relationship with Tino Klein with a March 2023 Instagram post.

Luke Thompson, Bridgerton Season 2 Premiere

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Luke Thompson

Benedict Bridgerton seemingly just wants to be free to do his thing, as an artist and in the bedroom. Though maybe he’s developing some feelings…And Thompson, who’s not one to share what he’s up in real life, was totally onboard with his character’s journey, wherever it took him.

“It’s lovely to explore,” he told Deadline ahead of the season three finale, “but also putting down some roots and choosing something or someone also has huge value and excitement.”

Luke Newton, Bridgerton love lives

Luke Newton

Newton dated actress Jade Louise Davies—her sister Amber Davies won Love Island U.K. in 2017 with then-boyfriend Kem Cetinay—for several years.

But he was snapped following Bridgerton‘s June 2024 midseason premiere in London hand-in-hand with dancer Antonia Roumelioti.

Of course, most fans are just disappointed that Colin Bridgerton and Penelope aren’t together in real life.

“We think it’s really sweet,” Coughlan told Extra of the off-camera shipping that goes on for them. “I think because we truly love each other.”

Bridgerton love lives, Charithra Chandran

Charithra Chandran

The actress who plays Kate’s sparkling sister Edwina Sharma may be single at the moment, but she sent hearts soaring with the release of her 2024 rom-com How to Date Billy Walsh, costarring her longtime friend Sebastian Croft.

Bridgerton love lives, Claudia Jessie

Claudia Jessie

It turns out the actress destined to play Eloise Bridgerton ended up falling for the non-actor she auditioned with, casting editor Cole Edwards.

“I got a job and a fella on the same day,” Jessie told The Guardian in April 2024. “It was a great day for me, wasn’t it?”

Elton John, through the years

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