Bridgerton co-stars Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips have sparked romance rumours after meeting on season three of the show.
Bessie plays the role of Prudence Featherington on the hit Netflix show, while Sam plays the role of the “naturalist” Lord Debling.
The pair have been romantically linked for a few months after being photographed at several events with Bessie’s famous family.
Are Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips secretly dating? Actor has met star’s famous parents Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter as ‘couple’ are seen looking cosy at event a year ago https://t.co/nDSlpUZGZc pic.twitter.com/JK2jjGrGzh
— Josiah Williams (@Josiah_FL) May 22, 2024
The actress comes from a hugely successful showbiz family with her father Jim Carter playing a key role in the hit series Downton Abbey, and her mother Imelda Staunton playing Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.
The pair were first pictured together in May 2023 as they attended a West End Gala after-party at Tequila Mockingbird in London.
Then in November 2023, the pair attended the Wonka premiere together with Bessie’s mother Imelda, 68.
Lorraine Ashbourne, Sam Phillips e Bessie Carter na #BridgertonS3 premiere after party pic.twitter.com/cjC5nIUTZt
— Bridgerton Stans (@bridgertonstans) May 14, 2024
Since then, the couple have been spotted together at many events sparking romance rumours.
The pair were first pictured together in May 2023 as they attended the Theatrical Consequences: The 5th Annual Platform Presents West End Gala after party at Tequila Mockingbird in London.
Then in November 2023, the pair attended the Wonka premiere together with Bessie’s famous actress mother Imelda, 68.
LINDOS!! 🥰 Sam Phillips e Bessie Carter assistem à apresentação da noite para a imprensa de “A Little Life” em Londres, Inglaterra
📷 Fotos de Dave Benett/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/ZHtWBRsPC8
— Bridgerton Stans (@bridgertonstans) March 30, 2023
Another rumoured pair is Luke Thompson, who plays the second-oldest Bridgerton sibling Benedict, and Harriet Cains, who plays the other Featherington sister, Philippa.
The two were first linked in January when they appeared together at Vanity Fair’s EE Rising Star Party for the BAFTA Awards.
Fans also recirculated an Instagram post made about Luke back in 2021.
Luke Thompson and Harriet Cains at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party for the #BAFTA Film Awards#Bridgerton pic.twitter.com/bk9O7kVMD1
— out of context bridgerton (@NoContxtBton) January 31, 2024
The post featured a picture of Luke surrounded by heat emojis alongside the caption: “My favourite Luke soz @lukenewtonuk”
Bridgerton’s third season has received millions of views, just four days after it landed on Netflix.
The latest season of the hit Netflix show sees Irish star Nicola Coughlan take centre stage alongside Luke Newton, as we follow Penelope Featherington’s quest to find a husband with the help of the third Bridgerton brother Colin.
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Following its release, What’s On Netflix has reported the new season of the romance series has pulled in 45.1 million views within just four days.
Part 1 of season three reportedly scored 165.20 million viewing hours, which equals 45.10 million views, with the platform having said: “This is only the beginning.”
In a press release released, they said: “Spring has sprung, which means it’s finally #Polin (not pollen) season.”
“Part 1 of Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton debuted at #1 on the English TV List, racking up 45.1M views.”
