Life can sometimes hand you unexpected moments that feel straight out of a movie. For one Golden Retriever named Duke, that movie moment happened at an outdoor café in NYC. And the star who couldn’t stop gushing over him was none other than Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline. The TikTok posted by @dukethatgolden shows Duke sitting with his mom when Madelyn spots him, drops down to give him neck scritches. Duke, with his golden coat and that naturally gentle charm the breed is known for, doesn’t mind the attention. The caption sums it up perfectly: “Not my golden retriever having Madelyn fangirling meanwhile I’m fangirling.”
Madelyn Cline can’t stop adoring Golden Retriever in viral video
It’s easy to see why this TikTok blew up — with over three million views and 670,000+ likes, Duke has officially gone viral. Fans aren’t just watching because of Madelyn; they’re watching because Duke looks completely unfazed by her celebrity status. For Duke, it seems to be just another day of looking cute and getting fussed over. The in-video text tells us tongue-in-cheek, “My Golden Retriever putting in the WORK today for the ladies.”
While Madelyn and her friend gush like total fangirls, Duke seems more interested in the steady stream of pets and attention. At one point, Madelyn even blows softly on his face, and he lets even that pass like it’s the best thing ever.
What makes the video even better are the reactions pouring into the comments. One viewer wrote, “The way I audibly gasped when I realized it was Madelyn Cline.” Another confessed they didn’t even notice the actress at first because Duke stole the show. Comments like “The dog met Madelyn Cline… can’t say I’ve ever been more jealous of a dog” perfectly capture the vibe.
Ultimately, it’s classic Golden Retriever energy: friendly, calm, and totally at ease no matter who’s giving the love. Duke may not know he made Madelyn’s day, but he made the internet’s.
