It seems romance is in the air for actress Nicola Coughlan and her rumored beau, Jake Dunn.
On the morning of January 20, 2025, the pair were spotted strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of London, enjoying a casual day out together while running errands.
For the outing, the Bridgerton star donned a long black trench coat over a light yellow knitted sweater. She paired the ensemble with black leggings, matching leather shoes, and a chic baseball cap.
Jake, meanwhile, opted for an oversized Nike gray hoodie with relaxed-fit blue denim jeans. He completed his look with white sneakers and a vibrant green baseball cap, adding a pop of color to his outfit.
Captured by paparazzi, the rumored couple appeared to be in high spirits, sharing hearty laughs and engaging in deep conversations as they walked hand-in-hand.
In several snaps, Nicola and Jake made direct eye contact with the cameras, even striking playful poses, seemingly having a lighthearted interaction with the paparazzi.
The Origins Of Nicola Coughlan And Jake Dunn’s Romance Rumors
The two stars first sparked dating rumors in August 2024, when they made their debut as a couple at the All Points East Festival in London.
Fans at the event spotted the duo sharing subtle moments of PDA, fueling speculation about their budding romance.
LINDOS! Nicola Coughlan e Jake Dunn no festival All Points East (18/08). pic.twitter.com/AXiq2DknVx
— Nicola Coughlan Online (@NCoughlanOnline) August 25, 2024
Just a few months later, on October 18, 2024, an anonymous audience member at a Saturday Night Live show in New York City offered rare insight with gossip site Deuxmoi into the couple’s relationship. The source revealed,
“[They] attended SNL last night and Nicola Coughlan was in the pre-show lounge and in the audience… Her boyfriend stood by her side proudly while people kept coming up fan-girling”.
Shortly after this fan account, Coughlan and Dunn were photographed enjoying a romantic evening in late October 2024. The paparazzi captured the lovebirds walking through the streets of London after a romantic dinner date.
In one notable moment, Nicola was seen planting a soft kiss on the Renegade Nell star’s hand, which he had protectively wrapped around her.
However, neither Nicola Coughlan nor Jake Dunn has publicly addressed or confirmed the rumors surrounding their romance.
Fans Divided Over The Couple’s Blossoming Romance
The online community remains split in their opinion of Nicola and Jake’s rumored relationship. While many netizens have shared their heartfelt support for the couple, others have criticized their 13-year age gap.
Some supportive comments read,
“I’m just happy she is happy and if he is making her happy then that’s also a happy thing”.
“They are so adorable 🥹🥹❤️❤️”
On the other hand, some negative commenters wrote,
“I thought this was a mother and her son. Lol”
As fans continue to debate their budding romance, Nicola and Jake seem unfazed, enjoying each other’s company and living their best lives.
Whether or not they choose to confirm their relationship, their undeniable chemistry has certainly captured the public’s attention.