While Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's romance may be heating up the screen in “Bridgerton” Season 3, their real-life counterparts, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, are proving that their off-screen bond is just as heartwarming.

Coughlan recently took a break from her own busy schedule to support Newton at his latest theatrical venture, cheering him on from the audience of his West End play, "The Shape of Things.

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The actress took to Instagram to share a sweet snapshot of their reunion, captioning the photo: "Smashing it up on the London stage and I’m so proud, you’re the best @lukenewtonuk."

Newton, clearly touched by his co-star’s gesture, reposted the photo on his Instagram story with a simple but telling caption: "Reunited."

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"Bridgerton" fans have watched with delight as Coughlan and Newton's characters have navigated the ups and downs of friendship, unrequited love, and the complexities of London society.

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