Nicola Coughlan opens up on 'love' for Bridgerton co-star and admits to 'awkward' texts 0 15.05.2024 17:48 Express.co.uk Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, 37, said that building a strong friendship with co-star Luke Newton, 31, was "the key" that unlocked their characters' friends-to-lovers romance which will be seen in the upcoming third season.