The sizzling chemistry between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton has captivated Bridgerton fans since the show's debut. Their slow-burn romance, filled with stolen glances and unspoken longing, culminated in a passionate connection in Season 3, leaving viewers swooning and clamoring for more. But while Penelope and Colin's on-screen relationship flourishes, actor Luke Newton, who plays the dashing Colin, has made it abundantly clear that a real-life romance with co-star Nicola Coughlan, the brilliant actress behind Penelope, is simply not in the cards.
Despite the undeniable spark they generate on-screen, Newton and Coughlan's off-screen dynamic is firmly rooted in friendship, a bond strengthened by long hours on set and a shared experience navigating the whirlwind of Bridgerton fame. However, when it comes to romance, their perspectives diverge sharply.
Coughlan, a self-proclaimed romantic, finds herself drawn to the idea of love blossoming from friendship, believing it lays the foundation for a deeper, more meaningful connection. She appreciates the comfort and ease that come from already knowing someone deeply, feeling it bypasses the awkwardness often present in the early stages of dating.
Newton, on the other hand, views romantic relationships with a different lens.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.