Nicola Coughlan’s Jewelry May Have Confirmed Her Relationship Status

Nicola Coughlan’s Relationship Status: Unraveling the CluesNicola Coughlan’s Relationship Status: Unraveling the Clues Amidst the excitement surrounding the conclusion of “Bridgerton” season three, fans are eagerly speculating about the cast members’ real-life relationships. One particular topic of curiosity has been Nicola Coughlan, who portrays Penelope Featherington in the series. Until recently, Coughlan’s relationship status had remained a mystery. However, eagle-eyed fans on TikTok have noticed a curious detail: a Claddagh ring on Coughlan’s finger during the Galway premiere of “Bridgerton.” In Irish culture, the Claddagh ring signifies love, self-love, and loyalty. Typically, how the ring is worn indicates the wearer’s relationship status. When the heart of the Claddagh ring is facing towards the person wearing it, it symbolizes that they are in a relationship. TikTok user @moondawgg pointed out that Coughlan’s ring was worn in this fashion, suggesting that she may be in a secret relationship. The user speculated that the ring could also be a symbol of Penelope Featherington being in a relationship. Coughlan has remained private about her relationships in the past. She was reportedly linked to her “Bridgerton” co-star Luke Newton, but it was later clarified that they are just close friends. Coughlan was also believed to have dated actor Laurie Kynaston, but the couple reportedly split in 2022. While Coughlan has not officially confirmed or denied the rumors surrounding her ring, the speculation continues to fuel the interest of her fans. The true nature of her relationship status remains a mystery for now, but the Claddagh ring has certainly provided some intriguing clues.

The dust might have settled Bridgeton season three, but while fans of team ‘Polin’ have a long wait for the fourth film of the Regency era, others are turning their attention to what the cast’s relationship statuses might be in real life.

While certain actors who starred in the series have been more candid about their relationship status, Nicola Coughlan’s has remained a mystery until now.

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Eagle-eyed fans of the show have taken to TikTok to suggest that Coughlan may be in a secret relationship. How did they find out about their favorite Featherington’s status, you might ask? The secret was out, in the eyes of Bridgeton fans, in the actor’s recently chosen ring.

TikTok user @moondawgg suggested that Coughlan requested a Claddagh ring for the Galway premiere of Bridgeton. This is a ring in Irish culture that represents love, self-love and loyalty.

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“The ring is facing her, on her right hand, which means she’s in a relationship,” the user said in a recent video. “That’s literally what it symbolizes. It could be her saying she’s in a relationship or it could symbolize Penelope (Featherington) being in a relationship?”

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The Derry girls actor has been coy about her relationships in the past. She was recently linked to co-star Luke Newton (spoiler alert: they’re just friends), but she’s also believed to have dated fellow actor Laurie Kynaston for a while after they met on the set of Derry girlsHowever, in May 2022, it was reported that the couple had split “to focus on their acting careers.”

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Naomi May is a freelance writer and editor with a focus on popular culture, lifestyle and politics. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University’s prestigious Journalism degree, Naomi joined the Evening Standard as a Fashion and Beauty Writer, working on both the newspaper and website. She is now the Acting News Editor at ELLE UK and has written for publications including The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29.