Nicola Coughlan, who has shot to fame, owing to her nuanced and interesting character in the recent Bridgerton series, directed by Shonda Rhimes, is now one of the most popular actresses on the block. Not only is she a wonderful actress, who does absolute justice to her roles, but she is quite an interesting personality as well. If you have recently seen Bridgerton, especially, the latest season, and are curious to know more about her, here are some surprising facts about this new rising star, which will make you love her even more!
Did you know, Nicola Coughlan started her career, when she was the tender age of nine? She had landed an uncredited role in the action film thriller, My Brother’s War. She was cast as a little girl feeding the swans in this film. However, her inspiration to act started earlier. When she was young, she would try and make her plays and films, along with her friends! She later went to the Oxford School of Drama.
Before she was in Bridgerton, one show where she played a commendable role was Derry Girls. Though made in 2018, this show also became more famous, with the coming and popularization of Bridgerton in which Nicola Coughlan plays the role of Penelope Featherington. In Derry Girls, she plays the role of Claire, one of the main characters, who is inclined to display paranoia and panic at the slightest! If you haven’t already seen this show, it is recommended that you do. This is Nicola Coughlan (along with the rest of her cast members, who are also fabulous), at her funniest and cutest! You will love her from the first episode itself! This is one of the best shows in recent times.
It is a fact universally acknowledged that the Irish are incredibly famous for their accents- a very crucial detail for an actor. However, in different parts of Ireland, the accent is different- varying in terms of heaviness and tonality. Watching Nicola Coughlan in Derry Girls, and her perfect accent, convinces one that she is definitely from Derry herself. However, she grew up in Galway, and her real accent is much softer- something evident in her interviews! Nevertheless, what this does prove is her calibre as an actress!
Another extremely heartwarming fact about Nicola Coughlan is that she is as good an actress as a person. Time and again she has taken very strong and progressive stances about issues in the world, and been very outspoken about her views. As a result, not only is she a pleasure to see in character, but even in her interviews, as she is extremely intelligent and makes sensible statements. Moreover, owing to these inclinations, she also becomes an inspiration for fans, therefore making her fame even more necessary!
Another surprising fact that sets her apart from the crowd is that Nicola Coughlan avoids social media, as she believes that it helped her lead a higher quality of life, and made her more productive.
So, what about her do you love the most?
