Bridgerton co-stars Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips have confirmed their off-screen romance with a public display of affection during an outing in the U.K. on June 22. The couple, who star in the popular series, were spotted sharing a kiss, solidifying their relationship.
While fans of the show may have been rooting for Lord Debling and Penelope Featherington on screen, it seems that in real life, Sam Phillips has found love with Bessie Carter, who portrays Prudence Featherington’s older sister.
The pair was seen taking a leisurely morning stroll, with Bessie affectionately planting kisses on Sam’s shoulder. Dressed casually for the occasion, Bessie opted for a black sweatshirt, gray leggings, and sneakers, while Sam sported an orange t-shirt, black sweatpants, and sneakers, topped off with a blue baseball cap.
Although the couple had not publicly addressed their relationship before, they have been seen together on the red carpet in the past. In December, they attended The Crown’s season six finale celebration in London alongside Bessie’s parents, Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter.
But Sam and Bessie are not the only ones from the Bridgerton cast who have found love off-screen. Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, recently confirmed his relationship with dancer Antonia Roumelioti in London, just before the release of Bridgerton’s season three part two.
On-screen romance also blossomed for Luke, as he developed a strong connection with his co-star Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope. The chemistry between the two actors translated effortlessly on screen, with Luke describing the experience as a safe and reassuring space to explore their scenes.