They melt hearts as Penelope and Colin in Bridgerton, delivering stolen glances, breathless confessions, and a long-awaited love story. But while fans dream of their romance spilling into real life, the truth is harsher: Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are unlikely to ever cross that line. Here are the juiciest reasons why “Polin” only exists on screen.
On screen, their characters are entwined in one of Netflix’s most-watched romances. Off screen, both Nicola and Luke have made it clear they don’t blur professional and private lines. Nicola even laughed in interviews that fans should “stop marrying them off.” It’s a boundary that protects their careers—but crushes fans’ fantasies.
While Luke keeps his personal life quieter than some stars, he’s been linked to women outside the Bridgerton bubble. That silence doesn’t mean he’s single—it means he’s selective.
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