"Bridgerton" fans, prepare yourselves for a scandal of the highest order (well, not really, but a juicy rumor nonetheless!). While Lord Benedict Bridgerton navigates the treacherous waters of love on-screen in the upcoming season, the actor who plays him, the dashing Luke Thompson, might just be entangled in a romance of his own…and it involves a familiar face from the Ton!
Benedict Who? Get to Know the Man Behind the Cravat
Before we delve into the delicious details of Thompson’s love life, let's take a moment to appreciate the man himself. This 35-year-old British charmer, with his piercing blue eyes and that roguish smirk, has taken the world by storm as the art-loving, soul-searching Benedict Bridgerton.
But Thompson's talent extends far beyond the opulent ballrooms of the Ton. He honed his craft at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, sharing the stage with his future on-screen brother, Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton!), in a production of "King Lear.
" Clearly, talent (and good genes) run in the Bridgerton…er, Thompson family.
The Rumor Mill Churns: A "Bridgerton" Love Connection?
Now, to the juicy bit: the object of Thompson's affection is rumored to be none other than his "Bridgerton" co-star, Harriet Cains, who plays the sharp-tongued, feather-loving Phillipa Featherington! Tongues started wagging after the pair was spotted getting awfully cozy at the Vanity Fair Rising Stars BAFTA party in January 2020.
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