Phillip Carlyle

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Could you marry Phillip Carlyle?

The Greatest Showman (2017) · Played by Zac Efron · Phillip, 28

Upper-class playwright who ran off to join the circus. Gave up his reputation for a trapeze artist. Worth it.

Fun fact: Phillip Carlyle is made up for the film, unlike P. T. Barnum.

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Phillip's partner vibe

Phillip would click with someone who's into:

  • big romantic gestures
  • dressing up
  • spontaneous adventures

Just for fun! Scores reflect the character on screen, not the actor.

How to get Phillip in the quiz

No single answer decides it: all 20 add up. But these are the picks that pull your profile closest to Phillip's.

  1. Win ugly or lose with style?

    😎 Lose with style

  2. Pick a city for the weekend.

    🥐 Paris, slow and dreamy

  3. Fastest route or scenic route?

    🌻 Scenic

  4. You're invited to a gala. Your look?

    👗 Custom couture, gasp-worthy

How rare is Phillip? In 20,000 test runs of the quiz, Phillip Carlyle came up about 1 in 170 times, the 65th most common match of 233. When Phillip wins, the closest runner-up is usually Colin Bridgerton.

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