He courts Daphne respectfully, buys her a beautiful necklace, and (spoiler alert!) Her oldest Instagram post is from December 2020 and mainly features snaps of the Bridgerton cast, with no partner in sight. Miller’s own married life has not been as turbulent. "In response to your inquiry, our client has asked us to tell you that now that the parties are officially divorced, her priority and only concern is for their wonderful children,” Roque’s lawyer John M. Teitler said to the outlet. But it’s safe to say that Bridgerton will undoubtedly mark the start of even greater things for this talented actor. It seems there’s hope for us yet –  despite being linked to Misfits star Antonia Thomas back in 2016, it seems as though Page is currently single. Since 2013 he has been happily married to Jessica Parker, daughter of British guitarist Alan Parker. Early life. His Twitter page gives a little more insight, as he lists himself as the co-host of a podcast called Constitutionally Speaking. I look forward to being spotted with him for the rest of our lives," she wrote, while the New York Post confirmed he was a political strategist. British actor Luke Thompson stars in Bridgerton as the family’s second son, Lord Benedict Bridgerton. Family [ edit ] On 19 October 1895, Thompson married Ann Trobe Potts (1869 [5] … But the pair have uploaded a few adorable, loved-up snaps of themselves together on Instagram. He has a high opinion of himself and is hard to put off. Politics, numbers, graphs. Between 2007-2019 Thomas worked as an MMA journalist and radio host. The eldest Bridgerton sibling knows he has responsibilities … And now, word on the street is she's got herself a wonderful fiancé, and he's very supportive of her decision to come forward. Audrey Wilson (Aiken) Audrey Wilson, 79, of Craftsbury, died on August 19, 2018, at the Manor nursing home in Morrisville, surrounded by family. In the show, Bessie Carter features as Prudence Featherington, one of Penelope’s two elder sisters. The show has captured hearts with its diverse, young, and up-and-coming cast. He was born on February 22, 1937 in Elsie, Nebraska to Albert Franklin and Evelyn Mae (Lee) Thompson. Bossip Video. The matriarch of the Bridgerton family is Violet, played by … Prior to becoming known as Brooke Nevils' fiance, Luke Thompson was best known in the political world as a strategist. It’s unclear what direction their relationship will take in season 2, but we have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of the pair. http://jezebel.com/matt-lauer-was-fired-after-a-coworker-alleged-he-raped-1838904967. In real life, the details of Ruby Barker’s love life are much less scandalous and public. Alice and Will end the series in a precarious position, as Will lets one of his boxing opponents defeat him so as to cash in on a bet that Lord Featherington makes on him losing. But do we see gay plays or gay characters?”. Japan lock Luke Thompson has hit out at the Irish media for not giving his side a chance in Saturday's shock upset. Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgerton in the show, the third Bridgerton brother who captures the heart of Penelope Featherington. Notably, in 2020 he spoke to Attitude magazine about his struggles in the industry as a gay man. When Brooke Nevils came forward with claims that Matt Lauer sexually assaulted her, she was met with her fair share of detractors. Unsurprisingly, a lot of people have wondered if the dashing Duke is dating anyone in real-life. Anna Thompson, her husband and her parents are off to Japan to watch Luke's final World Cup campaign. Thompson's success has been treasured by the Belfast rugby club, which has produced a … "The mystery man spotted with me by the photographers camped outside our building is my incredibly strong and supportive fiancé, Luke. Harriet Cains features as the middle Featherington sister in the show. RELATED:  New Details Revealed About Addie Zinone — The Woman Who Claims She Had An Affair With Matt Lauer (And Has The Texts To Prove It). In real life, Polly Walker’s love life is far less chaotic. Credit: Mingle Media TV via Wikimedia Commons. Throughout the series the couple go through a number of ups and downs as they try to make their relationship work across the class divide. While Eloise hates the idea of romance and love, 31-year-old Jessie has been steadily dating her boyfriend Joseph, a sound engineer, since 2015. Credit: @claudiajessiefanpage via Instagram. She’s also madly in love with Colin Bridgerton – and it seems she’ll stop at nothing to get him. ‎Show Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson, Ep 694. He also says that he's formerly a part of Right 2 Rise USA, a PAC, and also formerly part of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. It's always a brave thing when a sexual assault survivor comes forward, and … As of October 2020 Thomas works for CBS Sports. Mondrich acts as the Duke’s confidante and is one of his closest friends, as well as an esteemed boxer. While, according to People, Brooke held her own against Lauer's howling, The New York Post reports that, like most rape victims, Nevils blamed herself for the longest time. Apart from its lead Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Brigerton) and her on-screen love interest Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset), the show also offered a breakout role for Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton. Mondrich purposely loses a fight so that Featherington can cash in on a huge bet and give the boxer half the winnings. Marvin Eugene Thompson, 82, passed away on April 23, 2019 in Gresham, Oregon. Mr. Luke E. Thompson IV, age 61, of Haverhill, beloved husband of Deborah (Ginsberg) Thompson, passed away in peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer on July 21, 2010 with his loving family by his side. Managed by: Erin Brayley However, it wasn’t meant to be, and Gemmell and Stevenson split back in 2005 after seven years of marriage. Miller has appeared in a number of popular British shows, including The Armstrong & Miller Show and Death in Paradise. Things looked up for Philippa as her father managed to secure some more funds and placate Mr Finch. Newton and Davies live together in London, and we wouldn’t be too surprised if they tied the knot soon. Luke’s character was the second born of Bridgerton sibling. The implication is that Alice will not be happy when she finds out what her husband has done. The two have been dating since 2013. Marina finds herself in a bit of a pickle when she realises she’s fallen pregnant out of wedlock – a fact which is later mortifyingly published by Lady Whistledown. Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) British actor Luke Thompson stars in Bridgerton as the family’s second son, Lord Benedict Bridgerton. He attended Cozad High School in Cozad, Nebraska and Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, California, from which he graduated in 1955. You’d be forgiven for missing Francesca Bridgerton’s presence in the show, since she isn’t actually there for the majority of the action. For more information about Bernadette Giacomazzo, click here. She was a natural caregiver from an early age. Greaves recently starred in the 2019 short film Shuttlecock. – his morality is revealed to be a little more complex when he accepts a bribe from Lord Featherington. (Ginsberg) Thompson. The 59-year-old father gave a statement to Page Six explaining that Kristin filed for divorce. Violet is arguably one of the most compassionate mother figures in the whole series – even if she fails to provide Daphne with proper sex education. As horrible as people can be, an opinion piece in The Daily Beast proves that not everyone is horrible, and Brooke Nevils is getting support from a lot of different people from different walks of life. In fact, she’s the main reason why the Duke and Daphne get married. A source close to Brooke told Page Six, "Brooke thought it was all her fault and she stayed that way until the #MeToo movement came along,” the source said, referring to the powerful movement against powerful men accused of sexual assault. HAPPY: Luke Thompson with wife Caitlin and daughter Lacie. She is also the author of The Uprising series. (Does it go without saying that the usual Twitter trolls are suggesting that Thompson's political affiliation is the reason why Brooke Nevils' case is getting attention?). Ultimately, his penchant for gambling gets his family out of trouble for a brief moment – until he is (spoiler alert!) He contributes regularly to The National Review, and his bio reads that he's a "Republican political consultant." Cressida Cowper is another minor but important character. Queen Charlotte is married to King George III, who visibly descends into madness during the show. “Like many victims, she was trying to clean up the original event in her mind, thinking if they could have a romantic relationship, then she could make this event less traumatic.". Luke Thompson was born on 27 April, 1995 in St Helens, United Kingdom. But it’s clear Bridgerton has been something of a breakthrough for the talented young actress. He was born on Dec. 23, 1930 in Pendleton County, KY, and was a son of the late Park and Nettie Florence Thompson. THOMPSON, Luke E. Of Haverhill, July 21. Stokes previously appeared in the 2016 film Una. Thompson was born in Wangaratta and moved to Port Campbell when he was 11 with … Francesca is played by budding 20-year-old actress Ruby Stokes. In the real world, Stroma has been married to fellow actress Johanna Braddy since 2016. The British-Zimbabwean actor has previously appeared in TV shows such as Roots and For the People. It appears that Dyvenor is single. Because I don’t really know what it is. Like the rest of the Featherington brood, Prudence struggles to find a decent suitor – not least because of the garish colours their mother forces them to wear. Luke Thompson, Actor: Dunkirk. She’s sharp-tongued, petulant, and enjoys a good gossip – oh, and she has a penchant for snuff, fancy wigs and Pomeranians. Clemo married Ruth Peaty in 1968 and moved out of Cornwall and the cottage in which he was born in 1984 to his wife’s home town of Weymouth, where he died ten years later. So, an accomplished woman is currently engaged to an accomplished man in Luke Thompson, and she's brave enough to come forward with her sexual assault survival story. Siena acts as a love interest for Daphne’s eldest brother, Anthony, as the two engage in a tempestuous but passionate affair. Luke Thompson was born on July 4, 1988. Not much is known about the pair, but judging from Madsen’s Instagram the pair have been together for several years and are still looking truly loved-up. “I’m not ashamed of my sexuality. All eyes have been on Phoebe Dynevor, Rege-Jean Page and the rest of the ‘Bridgerton’ cast since the period drama’s premiere — see their dating histories Born on a small farm in Mansonville, Quebec, on August 24, 1938, to Arthur and Maude Aiken, she was one of 11 siblings. When Ben Miller popped up in Bridgerton, he left many audience members scratching their heads and wondering where they’d seen him before. Brooke Nevils is a very accomplished woman in the industry. He is married to his wife Karen, a textile and mixed media artist. In a now-deleted Instagram post of herself at Pride, Barker touched in the issue of her sexuality. Netflix’s Bridgerton has captivated viewers all over the globe with its charming Regency-era production design and addictive, engaging storyline. He is an actor, known for Dunkirk (2017), Shakespeare's Globe: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2014) and Bridgerton (2020). Claiming that he and Nevils had a consensual sexual relationship, Lauer tore apart Nevils' claims and turned her brave truth-telling into a feeding frenzy for men looking for even the stupidest of reasons to tear apart the #MeToo movement. Carter keeps schtum about her private life and there’s no word yet on whether her love life is a bit more fruitful than Prudence’s. Polly Walker dazzles as the formidable Lady Portia Featherington – mother to Prudence, Philippa, and Penelope – in Bridgerton. Excited to hear your thoughts in extensive detail. While Cormac was pretty repulsive, Friedrich is undoubtedly a much better man on all accounts. Alice, like her husband, is a good friend of the Duke of Hastings and is seen to support him on numerous occasions throughout the series. She’s the youngest member of the Featherington family and best friend to Eloise Bridgerton. Meet Luke Thompson, Fiancé Of Matt Lauer's Rape Accuser Brooke Nevils, the woman who recently accused Matt Lauer of sexual assault, New Details About The Rumor That Matt Lauer Fathered Two Secret Children While He Was Married To Annette Roque​, New Details About The Lies Matt Lauer Told During His Final Days At NBC — And How He Knew He Was Going To Be Fired, 'Promising Young Woman,' Sarah Everard, And The Reality Of Women Being Blamed For Their Own Deaths, From Jennifer Love Hewitt To Billie Eilish, The Objectification Of Young Stars Rages On, The Condition That Made A Woman Grow A Beard — And Why She Stopped Shaving It After 25 Years. The two clash when Daphne briefly steals away Cressida’s chosen suitor – Prince Friedrich of Prussia – in a bid to make the Duke jealous. Well, you might recognise Freddie Stroma from playing Hermione Granger love interest Cormac McLaggen in the Harry Potter series. Her on-screen romance with the Duke has fuelled rumours that she’s in a relationship with her co-star Regé-Jean Page – but these are just rumours, it seems. Cressida retaliates by blackmailing Daphne after witnessing her and the Duke in a compromising position. In the book, Anthony originally decides that Edwina will be his wife… There doesn’t seem to be any sign of a partner on her Instagram, but it’s always possible she’s just keeping a relationship out of the public eye. gracefully accepts defeat when Daphne chooses to marry the Duke instead. They have two children, Aaron and Meghan. It was a musical family of Scottish, English, and Irish descent who had wandered down to bayou country from the Carolinas. Is Harriet Cains’ love life less bleak in real life? While Mondrich is happily married to his wife Alice in the show, in real life, Imhangbe is yet to publicly confirm his relationship status. Recovering academic, previously with Right to Rise and NRSC. Credit: @lukethompsonbrasil via Instagram. Martins Imhangbe’s character Will Mondrich is a relatively minor role in the series, but an important one all the same. RELATED: New Details About The Lies Matt Lauer Told During His Final Days At NBC — And How He Knew He Was Going To Be Fired, Luke Thompson has remained relatively mum about his fiancé's accusations against Matt Lauer, and People reports that Matt Lauer's ex-wife Annette Roque has also decided to keep quiet. Husband of Deborah A. Luke and Cecil Thompson were born in a sawmill town between Baton Rouge and north of New Orleans, Luke in 1928 and Cecil in 1932. But (spoiler alert!) A distant cousin of the Featherington brood, Marina Thompson is one of Bridgerton’s most complex characters. Phoebe Dyvenor has previously appeared in British TV shows such as Waterloo Road and Dickensian. Naomi, like a lot of the cast, prefers to keep her love life out of the spotlight, and it’s unclear as to whether she’s single or taken at present. Equally unclear is Stokes’ relationship status. Mondrich is largely portrayed as a morally astute man, and often nudges the Duke towards the right course of action. Luke Sapp Thompson, Jr. Birthdate: February 23, 1856: Birthplace: Worth County, GA, USA: Death: June 01, 1920 (64) Place of Burial: Worth County, GA, USA: Immediate Family: Son of Luke Sapp Thompson, Sr. and Sarah Ann Thompson (Owens) Husband of Martha Thompson Father of Lester Monroe Thompson and Sallie Jane Page. Source: Roger Kisby / Getty. Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton. Either that or she’s doing a spectacular job at keeping a relationship away from the prying eyes of the public! As yet, it’s unclear whether Stokes will reprise her role as Francesca in coming seasons. Carter is the only daughter of British actors Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton and with two acting greats as parents, it’s no surprise Carter has followed a similar career path. The couple largely keep their relationship private, and neither Greaves nor Bartlett have discussed their romance publicly. Since then there’s been radio silence on Dyvenor’s love life, leading us to assume that she’s a single lady. Who Is Sheree Zampino, Will Smith's Ex-Wife? With comparisons already being made to classics such as Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl, it’s fair to say there’s nothing else quite like Bridgerton on TV at the moment. Anthony Bridgerton – the head of the Bridgerton family following his father’s untimely death – is another complex character in the show. It's unclear when or where they met, or when they're getting married. In Bridgerton, he portrays Lord Featherington – a meek man ruled by his wife and his gambling addiction. “There’s a sense of shame, I think, that’s palpable throughout gay men within the industry,” he said. Credit: @ruthgemmell_ & @scottbeszick via Instagram. His wife Nerissa also comes from Christchurch and the pair retain close links with their home town. Queen Charlotte is one of the most hilarious characters in Bridgerton with her larger-than-life personality. Most recently, she was linked to Skins actor Simon Teale, but the pair called it quits back in 2018. SUPPLIED Luke Thompson with daughter Maya, then … Claudia Jessie plays Daphne’s petulant, feisty, and marriage-averse younger sister Eloise Bridgerton in the show. Here’s a rundown on the real-life partners of the Bridgerton cast. Outside of the few small details about Luke Thompson that were mentioned, previously, little else is known about him or about his relationship with Brooke Nevils. While Benedict initially appears to be relatively prim and proper, it’s ultimately revealed that he’s even more wayward (by Regency-era standards) than his big brother Anthony. Mula is a writer and Rosheuvel has always been open about the industry struggles she faces due to her sexuality. However, a brief word with Lord Featherington ends up driving Mr. Finch away from Philippa as the family head divulges that he’s spent his daughters’ dowries. ... Will Mondrich’s sweet-natured, loyal, and confident wife. He’s obsessed with his family’s honour when it comes to his siblings’ relationships – and yet he finds himself in hopelessly in love with lower-class Siena Rosso. It’s natural to wonder if romance has blossomed between any of the fledgling stars – the chemistry between the Duke and Daphne just seems so real! The two lived together in the United States for several years but returned to the UK in 2015 and currently live in London. Alice, like her husband, is a good friend of the Duke of Hastings and is seen to support him on numerous occasions throughout the series. It's always a brave thing when a sexual assault survivor comes forward, and Brooke Nevils — the woman who recently accused Matt Lauer of sexual assault — is no exception. ... An unpleasant, nasty suitor who is keen to find himself a wife. If you think you’ve seen Newton before, you might have done so in TV shows like The Lodge and The Cut. She spends most of season 1 with some of the Bridgertons’ extended family in Bath, before returning towards the season’s end. Before being linked to Davies, Newton briefly dated his The Lodge co-star Sophie Simnett before calling it quits in 2018. We are looking really looking forward to the show and we are hoping that Shonda Rhimes will deliver something we’ll be talking about for years unlike Ryan Murphy’s Netflix shows which are glitzy but average. Davies is an accomplished stage actress and also the sister of Love Island season 3 winner Amber Davies. Regé-Jean Page has seriously set tongues wagging after appearing on Bridgerton, in which he stars as the enigmatic Duke of Hastings. Did you think the Queen’s handsome nephew, Prince Friedrich of Prussia, looked oddly familiar but you couldn’t work out why? Lady Featherington is at once repulsive yet hugely entertaining, and it’s safe to say the Featherington family matriarch will almost definitely be returning in season 2. "https://t.co/m3Dp7vXPNE pic.twitter.com/AmlEO9XcOd, — John Doe (@JohnDoe78359022) October 9, 2019. Notably – spoiler alert – Lord Featherington ends up murdered after attempting a gambling scam, leaving Lady Featherington a penniless widow. According to the Daily Mail, it was Jessie’s mother who encouraged the young actress to approach Joseph. Although Jessie is candid about her relationship in interviews, she’s notoriously a very private person and has no social media profiles, preferring to stay out of the public eye. Sad news for legendary rapper Uncle Luke, he and his wife Kristin Thompson have split. Bernadette Giacomazzo is an editor, writer, and photographer whose work has appeared in People, Teen Vogue, Us Weekly, The Source, XXL, HipHopDX, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, and more. RELATED: New Details About The Rumor That Matt Lauer Fathered Two Secret Children While He Was Married To Annette Roque​. It’s unclear as to whether Barker is dating anyone or not. The Crown / The Royal Family (A Royal Ramble with My Wife) - 7 Dec 2020 ‎Talking to my wife about the latest season of the Netflix TV drama The Crown, which follows … Francesca is the sixth Bridgerton child, making her the third youngest out of her siblings. – or speculate on who they might be dating otherwise. They met and began dating while filming American drama series Unreal back in 2015 before tying the knot just one year later. Jezebel reports that, as a result of Nevils telling the story of what happened to the brass at NBC, Matt Lauer was fired from his position with the company. http://jezebel.com/matt-lauer-was-fired-after-a-coworker-alleged-he-raped-1838904967Farrow's new book reveals for the first time the details of the incident that got Matt Lauer fired. killed and the money stolen, leaving the Featherington women to fend for themselves. Judging by the star’s Instagram, Newton has been dating actress Jade Louise Davies since mid-2019. In reality, however, Bartlett is dating British actor Tom Greaves. An aspiring artist recently exposed to the burgeoning creative community in London, Benedict met Genevieve at a party in episode five. “Our client will make no further statements.”, 'We're disturbed to our core': Here's how the 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb reacted to the Matt Lauer rape allegation https://t.co/HygaYTVAsc pic.twitter.com/VZZNWBJGXI, — Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) October 9, 2019. In the show, Emma Naomi plays Alice Mondrich, Will Mondrich’s sweet-natured, loyal, and confident wife. The season ended with multiple questions about the Featherington family’s future left very much unanswered. Matt Lauer‘s rape accuser Brooke Nevils is expressing her gratitude for her fiancé Luke Thompson. Luke Thomas (born August 5, 1979) is an American combat sport analyst. Penelope is one of the sweeter characters in the show. He was buried in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery with his wife's parents and siblings. Sabrina Bartlett dazzles as Siena Rosso, spellbinding opera singer and (implied) sex worker, in the show. So, how does Thompson’s real love life compare to that of his fictional Bridgerton character? 2 Live Crew rapper Uncle Luke has been blindsided by his wife filing for divorce after 12 years of … The pair met at a pub in Birmingham and now live in a house boat together in the city. Just like Penelope and Prudence, Philippa Featherington is pretty unlucky in love. Back in 2014 she publicly confirmed her relationship with then-boyfriend, recruitment executive Simon Merill. Ronan Farrow detailed the gruesome facts of Brooke Nevils' assault in his new book, Catch & Kill, which will be released on October 15th. Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton. He is survived by his wife Jeanettie Thompson his daughter Amanda Brandon Wilemon stepdaughters Morgan Sanders and Kelli Mark Gilliland sister Kay Thompson 9 grandchildren and a host of It also bears stating that perhaps this is for the best, as nobody needs Matt Lauer and his gaggle of supporters writing more howling screeds about how he's "so emasculated" or whatever such nonsense. In reality, Ruth Gemmell was once married to fellow actor Ray Stevenson. Marriage as divine vocation The story of Jack Clemo’s marriage is a central feature of the larger narrative of his life and writing. Played by Jessica Madsen, Cressida locks horns with Daphne on multiple occasions during their season as debutantes. Another big reveal comes just before the series’ end when it’s revealed that Benedict is having an affair with the town’s modiste.