Nicola Coughlan: 14 facts about the Bridgerton and Derry Girls star you should know
Find out Nicola Coughlan's age, height, net worth and more right here.
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1. Who is Nicola Coughlan? Everything you need to know about the Bridgerton and Derry Girls actress…
Nicola Coughlan is about to become one of Netflix's biggest stars but you've probably already fallen in love with her on Channel 4's Derry Girls. From her relationship status to her height and more, here's everything you need to know about Nicola Coughlan. [Jeff Spicer/Getty Images]
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2. How old is Nicola Coughlan?
Nicola Coughlan is 35 years old. She was born on 9 January 1987, which makes her a Capricorn. [Dave J Hogan/Getty Images]
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3. How tall is Nicola Coughlan?
Nicola Coughlan is 5 feet tall. That's around 1.55 metres, btw. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]
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4. Where is Nicola Coughlan from? Is she Irish?
Nicola Coughlan is Irish. She was born in Galway, Ireland, but she currently lives in London. [Mike Marsland/WireImage]
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5. What is Nicola Coughlan's net worth?
Net worths are always pretty tricky to work out and there’s currently no accurate information about Nicola Coughlan's net worth right now. But thanks to her talent and the success of her shows Derry Girls and Bridgerton, it's likely that Nicola is raking it in. Some Netflix newcomers earn around $20,000 per episode for the first few seasons of their show. [Jeff Spicer/Getty Images]
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6. Who is Nicola Coughlan's boyfriend? Is she married?
Nicola Coughlan appears to be single right now. However, she could be dating someone in private. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]
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7. Who plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton on Netflix?
Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton on Netflix. Based on Julia Quinn's series of novels, the Shonda Rhimes series is all about the lives of London's aristocracy and their thirst for high society marriage. Penelope is intelligent but she's been born into a wealthy family that doesn't understand her. This is Nicola's first role in a Netflix series. [Netflix]
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8. Nicola Coughlan plays Clare Devlin in Derry Girls
Nicola Coughlan played Clare Devlin in Derry Girls. The Channel 4 series is set during the Troubles in the 1990s in Derry, Northern Ireland, and centres on a group of Catholic teens and their families. The show was renewed for a third and final season in 2020, but filming was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There's no season 3 release date yet, but fans predict the show will air around Spring/Summer 2022. [Channel 4]
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9. Nicola Coughlan played Hannah Dalton in Harlots on Hulu
Nicola Coughlan played Hannah Dalton in Harlots on Hulu. The period drama, which is based on The Covent Garden Ladies by Hallie Rubenhold, centres on a brothel and their wealthy clientele in Georgian London. [@nicolacoughlan via Twitter]
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10. Has Nicola Coughlan been in any other TV shows or movies?
As well as Bridgerton and Derry Girls, Nicola Coughlan has starred in shows like Doctors. She also has multiple theatre and voice credits to her name, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Thor: Legend of the Magical Hammer. Nicola hasn't been in any movies just yet but watch this space! [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]
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11. Nicola Coughlan was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Nicola Coughlan was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2. Nicola is a massive Drag Race fan and she was hailed one of the best, if not the best, guest judge of the entire season. In a review of the episode in Vulture, the writer said: "Before we get to the runway, we have to give a special shout-out to Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton and Derry Girls. Sometimes I feel like the producers write some puns for the guests but not Nicola. She came with jokes." [BBC]
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12. Nicola Coughlan will star in historical comedy Seize Them!
Nicola Coughlan has landed herself a part in historical comedy Seize Them!, Deadline reports. Set in dark ages Britain, Seize Them! sees Queen Dagan become a fugitive in her own land after being toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan (played by Nicola). The Queen must attempt to win back her throne but there's danger in store. The female-led comedy will also star Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood, Shrill's Lolly Adefope and Hot Fuzz's Nick Frost. [Alamy]
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13. Nicola Coughlan starred on an episode of Catchphrase Celebrity Special
Nicola Coughlan starred in series 3, episode 7 of Catchphrase Celebrity Special on ITV. Nicola Coughlan competed against Stephen Mangan and Toyah Willcox for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for her chosen charity. [ITV]
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14. Is Nicola Coughlan on Instagram or Twitter?
Yes! Nicola Coughlan is extremely vocal on social media and has earned herself a legion of followers. You can find her on @nicolacoughlan on Instagram and Twitter. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]
