Nicola Coughlan is all loved up with her boyfriend Jake Dunn.
While fans are still longing for a real-life romance with her Bridgerton co-star Luke Newton, the Galway native is in a happy relationship with another British actor.
The couple made their red carpet debut at a nominee party for the BAFTA Television & Craft Awards in London on Thursday, April 24th, where they happily posed for photographers.
So who is Nicola’s boyfriend Jake?
The 25-year-old is an actor and producer, who graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2022.
He has appeared in several television series, including Disney+’s Renegade Nell, where he played Thomas Blancheford, as well as Netflix’s Get Even and The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself, and Channel 4’s Big Boys .
The couple’s introduction was facilitated by Nicola’s Derry Girls co-star and close friend, Louisa Harland.
Harland, who worked alongside Dunn in Renegade Nell, played matchmaker by introducing the two actors through their shared social circle .
Here is a timeline of their relationship so far:
March 2024: Nicola and Jake were first seen together at the premiere of Renegade Nell, sparking initial romance rumours .
August 2024: The pair were spotted dancing and embracing at London’s All Points East festival, further fuelling speculation about their relationship .
October 2024: They were photographed holding hands during a night out in North London, seemingly confirming their romance .
February 2025: Nicola made their relationship Instagram official by posting a birthday tribute to Jake, sharing a photo of him with the caption “Happy Birthday ♥️” .
April 2025: The couple made their first public appearance together at the BAFTA nominees party, arriving in matching ensembles .
