Nicola Coughlan Makes Relationship With Jake Dunn Instagram Official

Actress Nicola Coughlan , star of the hit series Bridgerton , recently confirmed her relationship with boyfriend Jake Dunn by posting a sweet tribute to him on Instagram. It was on her Instagram Stories on February 12 that she shared a sweet profile picture of Renegade Nell actor Jake wearing a white T-shirt, accompanied by a simple and direct message: "Happy Birthday" with a red heart emoji.

This public gesture confirms a rumor that has been circulating for some time. Indeed, after months of speculation regarding her love life, the 38-year-old actress has chosen to officially reveal her relationship with Jake Dunn , 25. Their relationship seemed to be discreet until then, although certain signs have aroused suspicions among fans. Last October, the couple had been spotted on a romantic stroll in London after a night out at a local bar. But this was not the first time that their proximity had sparked rumors: last summer, they were spotted together during Mitski's set at All Points East festival.

Although Nicola has always been quite private about her personal life, a previous photo shared by Jake on Instagram in December showed the cheerful actress smiling and holding two glasses in a friendly moment, reinforcing speculation about their relationship.

Before the official announcement, Bridgerton fans had been speculating about a possible romance between Nicola Coughlan and her on-screen partner Luke Newton. However, the actress quickly shut down the rumors. In an interview with TIME in October, she said their on-screen romance had nothing to do with a real-life romance: "A lot of people really want me to marry Luke. We have a beautiful friendship. We have such affection for each other and this experience that I will never live with anyone else again. Isn't it beautiful that a man and a woman can have that kind of relationship with each other?"

Luke Newton, for his part, also spoke about the strength of their friendship, explaining that it made it easier to perform their romantic scenes in Bridgerton . "You would think that doing an intimate scene with a long-time friend would be intimidating, but it was actually reassuring," he told E! News in May. "It created a safe space to explore those scenes and find new and interesting ways to approach them."

So, while leaving room for speculation about her private life, Nicola Coughlan has confirmed her romance with Jake Dunn , proving once again that she has mastered the art of keeping her personal life out of the spotlight while still giving her fans a glimpse into her happiness.