Nicola Mary Coughlan [1] (/ ˈ k ɒ k l ə n /; born 9 January 1987) is an Irish actress. She is known for her roles as Clare in Channel 4's sitcom Derry Girls (2018–2022) and Penelope in Netflix's Bridgerton (2020–present).

6M Followers, 1,724 Following, 664 Posts - Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) on Instagram: "Small Irish Acting Person"

1 day ago · Nicola Coughlan began acting professionally at a young age in the 1990s, but struggled with success in the industry until her thirties, and many of her best movies and TV shows come from more recent projects. Before getting her big break on television in 2018, Coughlan also made a name for herself in theater.

Nicola Coughlan, is a celebrated Irish actress renowned for her captivating performances on both television and stage. She has swiftly risen to prominence through her diverse and impressive roles, showcasing her talent and versatility.

Jan 21, 2025 · Nicola Coughlan is the talk of the Bridger-town! In photos first shared by DeuxMoi, the Bridgerton star, 38, was spotted while out with her boyfriend Jake Dunn on Monday, Jan. 20. The pair was all ...

Nicola Mary Coughlan is an Irish actress who is famous for starring as Clare Devlin in the sitcom TV series Derry Girls. She is also known for appearing in other films such as Bridgerton, Big Mood, The Fairytale, and Doctor Who.

Nicola Coughlan, is a celebrated Irish actress renowned for her captivating performances on both television and stage. She has swiftly risen to prominence through her diverse and impressive roles, showcasing her talent and versatility.

Jun 13, 2024 · While 37-year-old Coughlan has found a home on Bridgerton as Featherington and her scandal sheet alias Lady Whistledown, the Irish actor faced a less-than-regal path to television stardom. Here...

Oct 16, 2024 · Coughlan experienced more than a few false starts on her path to breaking out on the beloved Northern Irish dramedy Derry Girls, which premiered on the U.K.’s Channel 4 in 2018. She graduated...

Apr 24, 2024 · Teen Vogue cover star Nicola Coughlan tells all about Bridgerton season 3 and where her career is going next.