«Bridgerton» star Nicola Coughlan and British actor Jake Dunn officially made their debut as a couple. The lovebirds appeared on the red carpet during the BAFTA nominees party in London.

Coughlan couldn’t miss such an important event, as she is nominated for a BAFTA for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Series for «Big Mood». The award ceremony will take place this Sunday, April 27.

 

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The couple appeared in public in monochrome outfits featuring black elements. Nicola wore a short dress adorned with a large bow and a tulle train. Her total look was completed with high-heeled sandals and a miniature handbag. Jake opted for a blazer and classic trousers.

 

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The couple looked very happy, gladly posing for photographers and holding hands all evening.

For reference, the first talks about their romance emerged in August 2024, when paparazzi released photos of Coughlan and Dunn kissing at the All Points East Festival in London.

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The UK Supreme Court recently ruled that the definition of «woman» in the Equality Act is based on biological sex, and that transgender women should not be considered women under the law. The decision sparked mixed reactions — some criticized it, while others voiced their support.

Among the critics is 38-year-old Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, known for her role in the hit Netflix series «Bridgerton». She publicly condemned British author and Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling for supporting the court’s decision and for her repeated negative statements about the LGBTQ+ community.

Following the ruling, 59-year-old Rowling shared a post on X, featuring a celebratory photo of her smoking a cigar and holding a drink.

I love it when a plan comes together.#SupremeCourt #WomensRights pic.twitter.com/agOkWmhPgb

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 16, 2025

«I love it when a plan comes together,» Rowling wrote.

In response, Coughlan posted a story on Instagram sharing an article from The Cut, captioned: «Leave your new boyfriends over Harry Potter,» referring to the upcoming HBO series that will adapt each of the seven Harry Potter books into individual seasons.

The actress also stated that she would not be watching the new series due to Rowling’s stance on transgender people, especially since Rowling is actively involved in the production of the new HBO project.

Coughlan went on to express her solidarity with the trans community by posting a support video. She said she is «completely horrified» by the news and announced a fundraiser for the UK charity Not A Phase, which supports transgender individuals.

 

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