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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan made her red carpet debut with her boyfriend Jake Dunn at the 2025 BAFTA Television and Television Craft Nominees' Party at London's Victoria and Albert Museum on April 24.
According to the People's report dated February 13, Jake Dunn attended the Guildhall School for Music and Drama and graduated in 2022. He has appeared in the 2024 Disney+ series, Renegade Nell. His latest release is William Tell, a historical action film starring Ben Kingsley and Connor Swindells. It was released in the theatres on January 10, 2025.
More details on Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn's relationship
According to a report in the Daily Mail dated April 25, the couple was first spotted together in March 2024 in London at the world premiere of Renegade Nell. Then in August, the two were seen attending the All Points East festival, in Victoria Park in London.
A source close to the couple told the media outlet they met through Nicola Coughlan's Derry Girls co-stars Louisa Harland and Dylan Llewellyn, as Jake Dunn and Harland starred in the Disney+ series, Renegade Nell.
"When Derry Girls ended Nicola, Dylan and Louisa remained the best of friends and always supported each other in their careers so it made sense Nicola met Jake," the source stated.
Friends close to the couple told the media outlet that Nicola Coughlan and Dunn enjoy each other's company despite their busy schedules. They also stated that they have a big mutual friend group.
"They're absolutely besotted with each other and have so much fun together. Despite their busy schedules, they've slotted into each other's lives so easily as they share such a big group of mutual friends," the couple's friends said.
According to the People's report, Coughlan officially confirmed the relationship when she wished Dunn a happy birthday on her Instagram story on February 12.
Jake Dunn discussed acting in the play, Kes
In March 2022, the actor gave an interview to the Lancashire Telegraph. At the time, Dunn was playing Billy Casper in a production of Kes at Bolton's Octagon Theatre. He stated that the dialect coach helped him develop a Yorkshire accent.
"We have had a great dialect coach and every day I have repeatedly been saying the months of the year in a Yorkshire accent which has been my way into it. Being from Nottingham, I do say 'bath' not 'barth' anyway so that's halfway there!" Dunn added.
Dunn also shared that he became "obsessed" with birds while researching falconry. Calling them "incredible creatures," the actor stated that it seemed like birds could see through people.
"Before rehearsals started I spent an afternoon with a falconer and I've become obsessed with birds - I think they are incredible creatures. When you come face to face with a bird of prey they command such respect, it's almost like they can see through you. I can totally see why Billy falls in love with this bird," the actor stated.
According to the BBC, Jake Dunn's next project is the BBC series What It Feels Like For A Girl, which will be released this year.
