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News.com.au
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Bridgerton star quietly enjoys winter getaway in Australia with actor boyfriend
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has been quietly enjoying a month-long getaway in Australia. The Irish actress, 38, shared a carousel of photos on Instagram of her June spent down under. 'Got to take a break for the first time in what felt like a really long time and had a magic month,' wrote Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in Netflix's period drama. 'Feeling very sad to leave but very grateful to have had such a beautiful trip.' Coughlan went on to thank Tourism Australia for sponsoring two of her hotels, including Sequoia in Adelaide, where the star said she discovered her talent for jenga and love of outdoor jacuzzis, as well as Capella in Sydney, which she described as being 'in the middle of such a deeply cool city.' Capping off her post with some humour, and showing off her knowledge of coveted Australian-made TV productions, Coughlan wrote, 'But most importantly I got to visit Australia's most impressive cultural monument, the MAFS Apartment Building'. That 'monument' is more commonly known as the Skye Suites, where the Married At First Sight cast live (read: wreak havoc) for three months during filming of the Channel 9 televised experiment. While she didn't share any photos of her younger boyfriend, Coughlan was joined by 25-year-old actor Jake Dunn, who was in Australia filming Netflix's upcoming series My Brilliant Career, based on the beloved novel by Miles Franklin. Dunn shared his own photos of his stay in Australia two weeks ago, writing, 'My Brilliant Career coming soon to @netflix.' After they were first spotted together in January during an outing in London, UK media reported the couple had been dating since at least August last year, when they were spotted together at a London music festival, and were believed to be set up by a mutual friend, fellow actor Louisa Harland. Harland, 31, starred as Orla alongside Coughlan in the much-loved Irish comedy series Derry Girls, which ran for three seasons. Dunn is best known for his role in the Disney+ series Renegade Nell, which was axed after just one season last year. Coughlan was previously linked to her Bridgerton co-star Luke Newton, however she dismissed the speculation in an interview with Time last year. 'A lot of people really want me to marry Luke,' she admitted. 'We have this gorgeous friendship. We have such a love for one another and this experience that I'll never have with someone else again. 'Isn't it gorgeous that a man and woman can have that sort of relationship with one another?'


Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan's $2,900-per-night stay at celebrity-favourite resort in Adelaide as the actress soaks in the spa and enjoys luxurious dinners
has been living in the lap of luxury while visiting South Australia - and it comes with a whopping price tag. The Bridgeton actress, who is currently enjoying a relaxing holiday with her boyfriend Jake Dunn, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a sneak peek of her trip to Adelaide. 'June in OZ,' the 38-year-old captioned the Instagram post, which showed a slew of photos documenting her time in the Land Down Under. 'Feeling very sad to leave but very grateful to have had such a beautiful trip.' One image captured the Irish star posing in front of a colourful Aussie sunset and another showed her with a giant smile on her face as she took a dip in a hot tub under a sky full of stars. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Both photos were taken at the luxurious Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills. Sequoia is an immersive and inclusive adults-only lodge, offering 14 suites, countless activities - think healing pools, cocktail-making classes and outstanding dining 'journeys' - and brilliant customer service. 'Sequoia will take you by the hand, sweep you off your feet, and will do everything to make this the trip of your lifetime,' they promise. 'Part of our philosophy is to connect you with the land and its people through a range of intimate and curated on-site experiences that are included in your stay.' The actress gave a special shout-out to the accommodation in her Instagram caption, saying it was the 'most beautiful' spot. '@sequoiaaustralia where I found out I'm INCREDIBLE at Jenga and sat in an outside jacuzzi and had the best food in the most beautiful lodge in the mountains,' she penned. Sequoia's modern suites come in all shapes, sizes and prices, ranging between $1,499 and $2,900 a night depending on when you decide to visit. Nicola also dined at the hotel's award-winning restaurant Hardy's Verandah, which has earned a 3-hat rating thanks to its degustation menu, wine pairings and gorgeous panoramic views. 'June in OZ,' the 38-year-old captioned the Instagram post, which showed a slew of pictures documenting her time in the Land Down Under Both the lodge and restaurant are located on the 30-acre Mount Lofty Estate, which offers a number of lookouts, hiking trails and walking paths for guests to stretch their legs. Thanks to its luxury details and private setting, Sequoia has been frequented by various big-name celebrities, including The Beatles' alum Paul McCartney and tennis star Novak Djokovic. Later on in the post, the Barbie actress also revealed that she had stayed at the Capella in Sydney, which she said felt like staying in 'a gorgeous art gallery'. She also popped by the Sydney accommodation used in the hit Aussie series Married At First Sight, which was seemingly a highlight for the British star.


Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicola Coughlan, 38, takes a dip in a hot tub during romantic trip with her boyfriend Jake Dunn, 25, to Australia
Nicola Coughlan took a dip in a hot tub as she enjoyed a romantic trip to Australia with her boyfriend Jake Dunn. Giving an insight into their travels on Instagram on Tuesday, the actress, 38, smiled for a photo in a black swimsuit. The couple, who met through mutual friends, confirmed their romance back in October but were first spotted together as far back as March 2024. Other photos in Nicola's update showed them playing Jenga, watching the sunset and taking trips to the beach. She captioned the photos: 'June in Oz. Got to take a break for the first time in what felt like a really long time and had a magic month 'Feeling very sad to leave but very grateful to have had such a beautiful trip. Also got to stay in two very amazing places sponsored by Tourism Australia.' The actress added: 'Sequoia Australia where I found out I'm INCREDIBLE at Jenga and sat in an outside jacuzzi and had the best food in the most beautiful lodge in the mountains 'Capella Sydney which is in the middle of such a deeply cool city and felt like staying in a gorgeous art gallery 'But most importantly I got to visit Australia's most impressive cultural monument, the MAFS Apartment Building.' Nicola and Jake met after being after being introduced by her Derry Girls co-star and close friend Louisa Harland. Following months of hiding the budding relationship, Nicola and Jake, finally confirmed their romance in October after they were spotted returning home hand-in-hand from a pub trip in North London. Friends of the couple told MailOnline: '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.' Jake, who graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2023, has appeared in projects opposite Nicola's Derry Girls co-stars Louisa Harland and Dylan Llewellyn, 32. She captioned the photos: 'June in Oz. Got to take a break for the first time in what felt like a really long time and had a magic month' Like Nicola, the London-born actor has also starred in a period drama, Disney's Renegade Nell, opposite Louisa. The source added: '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.' While still at drama school, Jake was booked on for the Channel 4 Big Boys opposite Dylan and was written by Jack Rooke who is a close friend of Nicola's. The gang of friends are big supporters of each other's work and are often spotted hanging out in North West London where Nicola has a house in the trendy Stoke Newington area. In September, Jake posted an Instagram of Jack, 31, in a pub wearing a baseball cap which read Nicola Coughlan, matched with a t-shirt which read: 'And her perfect breasts.' Louisa was also pictured wearing a baseball cap which read, 'Shady Whistledown' a nod to Jake's girlfriend's character in Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, being the mysterious Lady Whistledown. The pair were first spotted together as far back as March when posing for an Instagram story shared by one of Jake's co-stars in Renegade Nell. In August the pair were seen at London's All Points East festival with their arms wrapped around each other dancing, but their relationship was not confirmed. MailOnline can reveal the couple have enjoyed a summer with their network of close friends attending festivals, drinking Guinness and playing Scrabble at Nicola's local pub in Stoke Newington. In October the couple were spotted in New York at a taping of the late-night comedy show, SNL, and one onlooker said: 'Her boyfriend stood by her side proudly while people kept coming up fan girling.' While Nicola from Galway has been on the acting circuit for over ten years, finding her big break in the Channel 4 show Derry Girls, Jake is fresh out of drama school. But the handsome British actor bagged the lead role in a Disney series, Renegade Nell, with a second series commissioned around him, several stage shows, a Netflix series and a feature film - all while still at drama school. As a rising star in the industry, Jake boasts a slew of famous friends including the likes of The Trial of Christine Keeler's Ellie Bamber and Sex Education's Connor Swindell.