Nicola Coughlan has delighted Bridgerton fans by sharing a sweet new photo featuring the on screen baby she shares with co star Luke Newton. As excitement builds for Bridgerton season 4, the actress officially introduced the newest addition to the Bridgerton universe.
The Irish actress, best known for her role as Penelope Featherington, posted the image on Instagram on Sunday, December 21. In the photo, Nicola appears alongside the adorable baby who plays her and Colin Bridgerton’s child in the series.
In her caption, Nicola revealed the baby’s character name with playful enthusiasm. She introduced him as Elliot Bridgerton, also calling him the new Lord Featherington and Baby Whistledown. She also teased fans by confirming that viewers will meet him when Bridgerton returns to Netflix on January 29.
The photo shows Nicola and the baby smiling warmly at the camera. Both are dressed in Regency era costumes that reflect the early nineteenth century setting of the show. Nicola wears period appropriate attire for Penelope, while the baby is styled to match the Bridgerton aesthetic.
Fans quickly filled the comments section with excitement and affectionate messages. Many praised the red hair shared by both characters, while others created fun nicknames for the baby. Several fans expressed how emotional they felt seeing the Polin family expand on screen.
One admirer called the baby adorable, while another excitedly named him Lord Elliot Bridgerton Whistledown. Others joked about Nicola feeding fans with heartwarming content just when they needed it most.
