Nicola Coughlan's new romance challenges age stereotypes
Nicola Coughlan gained international fame thanks to the series "Bridgerton." Now, the 37-year-old Irishwoman is making headlines due to her new relationship. The newly formed couple was recently "caught" in London.
It cannot be denied that, even though we are already in the year 2024, double standards still prevail in show business. While relationships between female celebrities and younger partners may still spark controversy (there are many examples: Madonna, or Cher), romances between stars and women half their age are practically a daily occurrence in the industry and don't make much of an impression on anyone.
Despite the high probability that they will face unfounded hate online, more and more stars are getting involved with men who have a larger or smaller age difference. That's exactly what Nicola Coughlan did, whom you might remember from her role as Penelope in the third season of the Netflix series "Bridgerton."
The 37-year-old actress was spotted on October 23 during an evening date in London with her boyfriend, 24-year-old Jake Dunne. They were photographed as they left the Auld Shillelagh, a pub frequented by prominent figures. They walked hand in hand, enjoying a lively conversation.
Coughlan opted for a classic look with a black dress paired with black tights and an oversized amber-coloured sweater. Jake wore dark green cargo pants, a red and white baseball shirt, and a cap.
You might recognize Jake from the series Rebel Nell, where he played the demonic Thomas Blancheford. His on-screen partner was Louisa Harland, who co-starred with Nicola in the series Derry Girls for several years. Harland introduced Nicola and Jake and arranged their first date.
Are they a lovely couple?
