Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes & Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes & Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • Colored Sneakers
    • DIY Facials
    • Anti-Blush
    • Sasha Compère
    • Micro-Trends
    1. Celebrity

    Dearest Reader, It Seems These 'Bridgerton' Stars Have Confirmed They're Dating

    Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips are setting the ton aflutter.

    Iris Goldsztajn's avatar
    By Iris Goldsztajn
    Published 26 June 2024 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter attend "Theatrical Consequences: The 5th Annual Platform Presents West End Gala" after party at Tequila Mockingbird on May 15, 2023 in London, England.
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Bridgerton stars Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips have been rumored to be dating for a couple of years, but there was little direct evidence of this until now.

    Carter (who plays Prudence Featherington on the show) and Phillips (who plays Lord Debling) were recently spotted sharing some sweet PDA moments while out and about in Sussex, U.K.

    In photos published by E! News, Carter could be seen giving Phillips a kiss on his cheek and one on his shoulder as he looked at something on his phone. In another picture, Phillips was showing Carter something on said phone, and in others, they were seen strolling side by side.

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    These pics showed just how comfortable the two are with each other.

    According to ELLE Australia, Carter and Phillips met on set and have been dating since 2022. Apparently, they even live together.

    You may like
    • Masali Baduza, Hannah Dodd of 'Bridgerton.' Dearest Reader, 'Bridgerton' Season 5 Will Debut Francesca and Michaela's Love Story in 2027
    • reality star harry jowsey stands in front of a floral display holding a sign that says my vows in a still from the show let's marry harry Your Guide to 'Let's Marry Harry' Star Harry Jowsey's Complete (and Messy) Dating History
    • A man in a navy dress shit and pants (Harry Jowsey) and a woman in a strapless blue cutout gown (Amber Mozo) argue while sitting on a white couch, in the 'Let's Marry Harry' reunion. Amber Mozo Claims Harry Jowsey Got a New Girlfriend Right After Their Short-Lived Nupitals

    Previous soft evidence that these two were an item was that they attended a bunch of public events together, including supporting fellow Bridgerton star Luke Thompson in the play A Little Life, attending a West End Gala after-party, and taking in the Wonka world premiere in London.

    "Bridgerton" Season 3 World Premiere - Party

    Sam Phillips gazes at Bessie Carter at the Bridgerton season 3 world premiere after-party.

    (Image credit: Getty Images)

    With all the romance in Bridgerton's plot, it should come as no surprise that the show has been fertile soil for IRL relationships blossoming among its cast and crew.

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    Aside from Carter and Phillips, Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Harriet Cains (Philippa Featherington) are rumored to be dating, while Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton) is reportedly dating one of the show's casting directors.

    Iris Goldsztajn
    Iris Goldsztajn
    Social Links Navigation
    Morning Editor

    Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of British Vogue, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and SELF. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.

    Read more
    A man in a navy dress shit and pants (Harry Jowsey) and a woman in a strapless blue cutout gown (Amber Mozo) argue while sitting on a white couch, in the 'Let's Marry Harry' reunion.
    TV shows Amber Mozo Claims Harry Jowsey Got a New Girlfriend Right After Their Short-Lived Nupitals The symbolic spouses revealed their break-up during the Netflix show's contentious reunion.
    By Radhika Menon
    kaya and zach pose together in swimsuits by a pool in love island usa season 8
    TV shows So Much Changed Between Kayda and Zach After the 'Love Island USA' Reunion The couple finally defined their relationship after the live special was filmed.
    By Radhika Menon
     
     
    lily collins as emily taking a selfie and holding a pair of gold heels wearing a gold coat outside in europe at night in emily in paris season 6
    TV shows It's Almost Time to Say Au Revoir to 'Emily in Paris' The Netflix hit will release its sixth and final season before the end of the year.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
    A man and a woman (Adam Brody as Noah and Kristen Bell as Joanne) smile while standing in a kitchen in front of a bouquet of yellow flowers, in 'Nobody Wants This' season 3.
    TV shows 'Nobody Wants This' Returns Next Month—See the First Look at a "Recommitted" Joanne and Noah Here's what we know about the next installment of the hit Netflix rom-com.
    By Radhika Menon
     
     
    Latest in Celebrity
    Princess Charlotte wearing a blue dress with ruffled sleeves
    Royals Princess Diana Had the Same Reaction as Princess Charlotte as a Child
    Princess Kate wearing a purple gown with Prince William at the Digger premiere
    Royals Princess Kate Tests Out Fall's Hottest Color Trend on the 'Digger' Red Carpet
     
     
    celebrity leather looks at Burberry's Spring 2027 fashion show at London Fashion Week
    Celebrity Style Leather Looks Are the Cool-Girl Uniform at Burberry's London Fashion Week Show
    Gigi Hadid styled a striped shirt from Prada with brown corduroy bottoms, black loafers, and a Miu Miu bag at Milan Fashion Week
    Celebrity Style Gigi Hadid Proves the Striped Shirt Is a Fall Essential
     
     
    Latest in News
    Princess Charlotte wearing a blue dress with ruffled sleeves
    Royals Princess Diana Had the Same Reaction as Princess Charlotte as a Child
    Princess Kate wearing a purple gown with Prince William at the Digger premiere
    Royals Princess Kate Tests Out Fall's Hottest Color Trend on the 'Digger' Red Carpet
     
     
    celebrity leather looks at Burberry's Spring 2027 fashion show at London Fashion Week
    Celebrity Style Leather Looks Are the Cool-Girl Uniform at Burberry's London Fashion Week Show
    Prada SS27 collection
    Fashion Prada Spring 2027 Puts the Skirt Center Stage
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.