fans simply could not cope after and had a sweet reunion at the 2022 .
The actors became household names last year after starring in the Netflix series, in which they played the Duke and Duchess of Hastings.
Now it seems they’re still best buds, despite Regé-Jean not returning to the hit show for its second season.
Their Bridgerton fame is now getting its stars into all the best parties, with Phoebe and Regé-Jean cosied up at the exclusive Tom Ford event following the Met Ball last Monday.
Earlier in the evening, the two walked the red carpet separately, posing up a storm at the high-fashion event, for which this year’s theme was Gilded Glamour.
They joined for the glam event, which is usually held on the first Monday in May, but was rescheduled in 2021 due to Covid.
All smiles at the swanky after-party, the co-stars shared a candid snap, showing just how far they’ve come since meeting.
Phoebe – whose mum is Sally Dynevor, of Coronation Street fame – posted the adorable picture on her Instagram, well and truly exciting her 3.7million followers.
The black and white snap showed Phoebe grinning while Regé-Jean placed an arm around her and looked down smiling.
Her caption well and truly hit everyone in the feels, as she wrote: ‘We’ve come a long way since that first chemistry read in LA Mr @regejean thank you @gregwilliamsphotography for capturing this moment ?’
Naturally, fans lost their minds in the comments section, absolutely overjoyed for the on-screen couple to be reunited IRL.
‘Post of the year & entire met gala event. Thank you ❤️???’ one fan wrote.
Another commented: ‘I am mentally unstable from this picture,’ clearly struggling to find words to express their happiness.
‘My first loves??❤️❤️we remember and will always will! Love you both?’ wrote another fan.
Walking the iconic red carpet at this year’s Met Gala, Phoebe donned a stunning black gown with a gothic edge, designed by Louis Vuitton.
She paired her semi-sheer peplum dress from the label’s SS22 runway collection with dainty silver earrings, also showing off her new brunette locks, which she styled in effortless waves.
As for Regé-Jean, he looked suave in a velvet Armani tuxedo with a Swarovski interior lapel, which he paired with loafers.
Also making her Met Gala debut this week was , with whom the world has now fallen in love with following her portrayal of Kate Sharma in S2 of Bridgerton.
of Bridgerton, opting instead to pursue his burgeoning movie career.
As for Phoebe, she returned as Daphne, playing more of a background character after bagging the main storyline last season.
In S2, Daphne Bridgerton remains a ‘devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer.’
Unfortunately, Netflix has of Bridgerton, but fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement.
