Who is Luke Thompson's Girlfriend? His Dating Rumors Explained

Who is Luke Thompson's Girlfriend?

Officially, Luke Thompson has no girlfriend but there are rumors that he might be dating his Bridgeton co-star Harriet Cains, who plays Philippa Featherington. These rumors started after they were seen being affectionate at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Stars party on January 31, 2024. However, neither of them has confirmed or denied these rumors. Harriet Cains posted a picture from the event on Instagram but didn't respond to a comment asking if she was dating Thompson. Thompson doesn't have social media and has expressed a desire for privacy while talking in an interview.

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Who is Luke Thompson?

Luke Thompson is an English actor known for playing Benedict, the second eldest Bridgerton sibling, in the Netflix series "Bridgerton." He has earned several awards for his theater work, including a WhatsOnStage Award and a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award. He also starred in the BBC One drama "In the Club" from 2014 to 2016.

Luke Thompson Rumored Girlfriend

Luke Thompson's Rumored Girlfriend Harriet Cains is an English actress from Nottingham, known for playing Jem Walker in "In the Flesh" and Philippa Featherington in "Bridgerton." She studied acting at Circle Up and the Television Workshop. Cains has appeared in various TV roles, including "Safe House," "Vera," and "Line of Duty." She joined the cast of "Marcella" in 2017 and started in "Bridgerton" in 2019. She was also part of the comedy group Major Labia.

Luke Thompson Family

Luke Thompson was born in Southampton and raised in France from age two. His father was an engineer, and his mother was a teacher. He has two siblings. He attended Lycée International François-Ier in Fontainebleau. After returning to England in 2006, he spent a year with the Year Out Drama Company, studied English and Drama at the University of Bristol, and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2013.

Luke Thompson Career

Luke Thompson's first major theatre role was Lysander in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Globe Theatre, earning him nominations for Evening Standard and Ian Charleson Awards. He also performed in "Blue Stockings," "Julius Caesar," "The Broken Heart," "Tiger Country," "Oresteia," and "Hamlet." In 2018, he took over the role of Edgar in "King Lear" from Jonathan Bailey. From 2014 to 2016, he played Simon in the BBC drama "In the Club." He narrated "The Shepherd" for BBC Radio 3 in 2016 and had a small part in the 2017 film "Dunkirk." Thompson was cast as Benedict Bridgerton in the Netflix series "Bridgerton" in 2019.

Luke Thompson played Willem in the stage adaptation of "A Little Life," starting at Richmond Theatre and moving to Harold Pinter Theatre and Savoy Theatre. He won a WhatsOnStage Award and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for this role. Thompson also appeared in the Netflix miniseries "Transatlantic" as Hiram Bingham IV. In 2024, he starred as Berowne in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "Love's Labour's Lost."

Luke Thompson Net Worth

Luke Thompson Net Worth is $2 million. He earns income primarily from his work as an actor in theatre, television, and film productions, including notable roles in "Bridgerton," stage adaptations like "A Little Life," and appearances in various series and films.