Extended interview: Nicola Coughlan on journey from "Derry Girls" to "Bridgerton" and beyond

Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make - you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
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[@floridaginger887]

At my age, I thought my years of fangirling were well behind me but goodness I adore her! So talented, so well spoken. Can't wait to see her shine as the leading lady of season 3.

[@passivesmoker451]

I feel the same way. I’ve never rooted for someone as hard as I’m rooting for her now

[@mathildabacklund5976]

She’s very youthful-looking but age is a very important factor for maturity. I don’t think a younger actress with her body type would be as comfortable in her skin as Nicola is! I absolutely adore her!!

[@dianepeters7485]

Same. I’m 65, but I really adore her and hope we see her in more film and TV roles.

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

Same here. I’m a 68-year old grannie and absolutely fell in love with this young woman. She’s so well spoken, thoughtful and kind, and beautiful. And it’s lovely that she is confident in her own skin. Wonderful that is the lead in season 3. Hopefully, Bridgerton will open up many doors and offer her many more opportunities. I watched Derry Girls and she and the rest of the cast are outstanding. Then I watched Big Mood. She nailed that character. This young lady has serious acting chops, so I will be cheering her on, hopefully for a long time.

[@nyliram2009]

same here

[@cherylreitz4779]

The reason her character on Bridgerton I think is so popular is because Penelope is relatable. How many of us have been ignored, forgotten, overlooked and are lonely just like Penelope.

[@latebloomerabroad]

I love Nicola! And how refreshing to hear an actor who admits they were scared of a difficult role. I also like this interviewer because he let her shine and she obviously felt comfortable with him.

[@TheBurnonme]

Watching her right now in the tubi original series Big Mood season 1. And her and Lydia West is incredible.

[@BAMndza]

The more I learn about her the more my female crush on her grows. 💛

[@mishynaofficial]

Same. It's so hard not to love her.

[@chrysanthx]

I love how passionate she is with every character. Penelope is going to be my all time favorite character for sure.

[@CharlotteLyfe]

Love how honest and cute this interview is. Nicola just shines when she's being herself.

[@klarablick7796]

Totally - but I also like the interviewer. He’s great, too.

[@sportsbabe1125]

I love Nicola in Derry Girls and Bridgerton. I also loved that Anthony Mason interviewed her. I love how he gives his subjects space to answer his questions.

[@passivesmoker451]

And he reads up about his subjects. That is real journalism to me

[@surette2012]

She’s so naturally funny, well-spoken, sweet and charismatic. She’s just adorable and like a positive shining star. Nicola deserves this sm what a talent. She looks like an old Hollywood beauty this season, I love the Rita Hayworth glam and fabrics they chose for her. That silky lilac shade? Divine. Looks like Ariel walking out of the water. What a star.

[@leahmarieezra877]

“You can’t wish away the journey.” So good! She is amazing and beautiful.

[@myrtlemcgovern6907]

What a fabulous talent Nicola Coughlan is and we are thrilled she never stopped. May her future just get brighter and brighter!

[@myajt]

I’ve been binge watching all the Bridgerton interviews and this woman is so COOL ! I have a new favorite actress.

[@valeperezperalta8363]

Nicola is so transparent and emits so much wisdom and sweetness in every word. I could listen to her talk for hours, incredible interview!!

[@emtee3098]

Nicola is the star of this show. It’s amazing getting to know her better during this press tour.

[@remstew7517]

Nicola is gorgeous and a great conversationalist. I hope that she’ll remain a constant on the Bridgerton press tours for future seasons because she has been a champion since the beginning so much so that her presence has become reassuring. I remember when she announced the plot of season 3 and how scared she was which I empathized with. 14:24 Wow, I needed to hear that. I share in her relief and look forward to seeing it. ❤️

[@davidcashin1894]

Rarely hear an actor talking about the need for work, pragmatism and professionalism. As funny and light as she is, she seems so professional. I hope we continue to see more and more of her even after Derry Girls and Bridgerton.

[@angelinashankle75]

Fun fact, Nicola was the first cast member of Bridgerton!

[@surid4109]

And others gave auditions for different roles..she was the only penelope/lady whistledown they could ever think of..😊

[@moiaddy1]

I was hooked on Derry girls, found her to be very talented and was thrilled to find she was going to be in Bridgerton where she is brillent and lovely, I am excited for this new season for her be the lading lady. Well done.

[@leticiafranca6067]

We can fell the emotion she’s felling when she talks about it. This 3rd season will be amazing 🥰

[@TheBurnonme]

I'm watching her right now on tu I original series Big Mood season 1. Her and Lydia West is incredible in this series

[@DJoy221]

I love her so much! I hope she's in more movies and shows. She seems so kind, funny, intelligent, and gorgeous.

[@bluevol1976]

Nicola is an absolute gem! Thanks for giving her time to tell her story.

[@heathermetz6576]

This was a lovely interview. Really enjoyed how she spoke highly of the crew of Bridgerton.

[@Aadyy-te3gn]

I have never watched an actor talking for so long but I can listen and watch Nicola for hours. She is just amazing🙌🏻

[@marietaylor5174]

She seems to be such a sweetheart!

[@anxietyrelief3460]

She deserves the worldddd

[@champawattieramgopal3328]

She really really does. Love her everything is perfect

[@dahliageorge8615]

So eloquent, mature, classy, kind and a total pro. She knows how to connect. Her talent and warmth draws people in.

[@jensterjen]

I really adore her as an actress. I feel like her role and as a person represent so many women. Her vulnerability about her experience in transforming into the role was so refreshing. Love her

[@VEZ30]

This is a really good interview. I love how honest Nicola is about the realities of being an actor and how much thought and care she puts into her roles. She is such a humble, charming and funny person I hope she continues to have the success she deserves.

[@FashionistaStreet]

Such an incredible, talented, hardworking individual. Down to earth and intuitive. This is a real interview and loved every second of everything. To the blooming of Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. Can't wait for their moment in the spotlight. Love Polin. Can't wait for Season 3.

[@alisongaskell1447]

Great interview, she’s so open and honest it’s refreshing to see

[@HannahG-nk2mf]

I admire Nicola’s talent, grace, and moral integrity ❤

[@alexciatsu129]

She is glorious. Kind, thoughtful, beautiful. Amazing

[@deesong6722]

I can’t wait for her season!!

[@TheBurnonme]

I just watched her in the tubi original series Big Mood season 1. Her and her co star Lydia West is incredible in this series. You will love her in this series

[@emanna7868]

Such a beautiful voice......

[@elizabethwilkerson5434]

The costumes for Season 3 for Penelope were absolutely beautiful, every episode she was gorgeous.

[@seungkwancore]

I JUST LOVE NICOLA'S MIND. SHES AN AMAZING ACTRESS. AND SUCH A GREAT PERSON.

[@salmanghori7181]

I am from Pakistan and I absolutely love Derry Girls. She immediately became my fav character on the show but that entire bunch is just amazing. One day, I’m gonna travel to Derry and cry while looking at their mural. Top 5 comfort shows of all time ♥️ Way to go, Nicolaaaa 🌸

[@MariaTrotter-w9f]

She is s adorable, authentic and extremely relatable . She has grace and gratitude. A wonderful role model … well spoken ….

[@ar15u5]

This a really nice cozy and wholesome interview

[@champawattieramgopal3328]

She so genuinely beautiful

[@lucamolta]

Does this guy realise you can still do cutting edge journalism without posing every question (so far) quite negatively. She is just breezing past this ofcourse and answering everything openly and joyfully with such depth and wisedom. Love this woman.

[@Emrose2900]

Search out ‘Big Mood’ starring Nicola Coughlan, a channel 4 comedy series that deals with mental illness. She’s INCREDIBLE in it !!

[@myajt]

Yes it’s so good. I’ve been wondering why none of the interviewers ask her about it.

[@amor2874]

I love love loved it!

[@jesslovesbangs]

I love her sm! and SHE IS SOSOOO PRETTYYYY

[@elizabethwilkerson5434]

What an amazing young actress, lovely and talented. She was adorable and funny in Derry Girls.

[@janiceian1361]

I love Nicola. You can tell that she works hard & hence she is a brilliant actress & awesome person.

[@kayleebarber2]

She is so cool!!!!!

[@planelvr07]

I'm so looking forward to watching Season 3 of Bridgerton!!! Nicola & Luke are so comfortable with each other, they will bring that to their characters in the show.

[@darianamsanchez]

This interview is very good, questions and answers all great

[@MJinFlorida]

Nicola is simply brilliant. Her work in Season 3 is heart wrenching. Brava!

[@tonettewilkes13]

This was such a beautiful interview. Wholesome. Warm. Honest. Vulnerable. Safe. Kind. Insightful. Beautifully done on both sides.

[@mojo_6_1]

❤Orla ❤Erin ❤Michelle ❤Claire ❤James ❤Derry Girls #on repeat 🥳

[@crystalbluepersuasion7556]

I'm so glad he asked her about her part in Derry Girls. That show is great but all anyone ever talks to her about is her part in Bridgerton. Watch Derry Girls! That show is hilarious.

[@Vale-dw7fs]

Nicola is so passionate about her work, from her Iconic roll in Derry girls as Clare devlin, she literally make a notebook about her so she could understand the character more deeply, she puts all her heart, energy, talent in every project she is involved and I'm sure that on S3 she is going to be amazing, she is already a STAR and completely deserves it 🥹

[@user-ht4ii1wi6u]

Im 29 and now that i know shes 37 I look up to her so much

[@hollyradke6095]

I am 68 yo and look up to her! So much to aspire too!

[@julianavanhorn]

Nicola is a gem! Derry Girls is genius! She is so gorgeous and great in Bridgeston.

[@igobyneq]

She’s so beautiful I’m obsessed

[@loria2775]

Gosh, she is just SO lovely!! What a beauty.

[@m6385]

my queen

[@dsgp7835]

Funny is funny and Derry Girls is flat out funny. I've cried laughing watching it.

[@RailinX]

Can she be more adorable and sweet! 🩷 great interview. Love when the interviewer listens and lets the star be the star instead of trying to take over.

[@LuzG20]

She’s so sweet and beautiful 😭🩷

[@emtee3098]

I wish he’d asked whether or not she has a notebook for Penelope & what’s inside it.

[@sheilamartinez7532]

My newest crush. I adore her

[@irishgirl81498]

Derry Girls is one of my favorite shows!

[@fredagaines2614]

Nicola is such a darlin! 💕💕💕

[@Junksaint]

Favorite part of derry girls

[@martinezhernandezamadaelis7821]

Me encantó la revista, si durará más vería todo

[@julianawinik8410]

What a delightful human 💗

[@julietombs7614]

Nicola is incredibly talented as an actress but seems a lovely warm person and so articulate. I hope she has many more roles in the future.

[@70schick36]

The scene that really reeled me in to this show was in the first minutes of the first episode. Eloise yelling at Daphne to “make haste.” I am, totally, completely, and entirely Eloise! Loved it from that moment on!😊

[@EvanLuke3]

Such an excellent interview. ❤

[@nicktomato7]

love seeing these two having a real substantial conversation - so refreshing, and i learned a lot! but i can’t help that 99% of my takeaway is “god, she’s so beautiful it hurts” never had a crush this massive on someone i didnt even know before lol! i think i need help lmao. oh well ❤

[@vishakakarthik5190]

When / if i meet Nicola Caughlan i swear to god im going to ball my eyes out. I love her soooo much . I swear i will be sooo starstruck

[@jodyniemojuski4021]

Love here so much. Thank you for Bridgerton and thank you for this interview.

[@angelinashankle75]

Great interview 😊

[@Vale-dw7fs]

Talented, hilarious, sweet, kind and I love how she keeps supporting/fighting for everything she believes in (even after some people told her to stop or nobody would want to work with her) she is amazing ❤️‍🩹

[@mral8145]

She’s a good girl!

[@melissaphillips3088]

She is lovely and so sweet to everyone who interviews her. Great interview👏🏻

[@jolie7751]

The things you fight against are the things that help you, exactly 💯 i think so too. You might not like doing them at first but but they are the things that help you grow as a person

[@skincareaddicted]

She’s so nice, thinking about the crew

[@relayniedarcy]

I love her so much. I think she and Luke both absolutely killed it, and Claudia and Jess and Hannah, all the Bridgerton boys and the Lord Squad, the Mamas (Lady Squad? Idk), the Queen…everyone did so well.

[@JenShea]

What a terrific interview... and interviewer. Nicola is an absolute GEM!

[@HazelJoyPascua]

Yeah, it brought a lot of joy. The saga is bloody beautiful. It gives hope to curvy woman like me. I can identify with Penelope. Simply luvin’ it. Kudos!❤❤❤

[@precious1mk]

What. Great interview. Nicola is inspiring, talented and just a beautiful person.

[@sibby6186]

She looks so beautiful here this so definitely her look

[@user-it4zl2bv2m]

She is the definition of delightful.

[@maryjowerbiansky3555]

So articulate and interesting. I'll watch everything she's done.

[@evolvvartstudio]

Really well done interview.

[@haseefadzly]

Love you nic❤...stay humble👍🏽

[@bettym5148]

I think she did a fabulous job and I loved the second part of season three I wish they would’ve had more love scenes together. They did a great job and is beautiful to see her in that role

[@hippychicken82]

What a lovely interview!

[@maddiek1980]

Galway town is about four hours from Derry but they really do feel like different planets.

[@amor2874]

6:40 she’s so freaking empathetic 🫶🏻

[@xtcBEBOP]

So charming and talented!

[@MubinNoor]

Shout out to Pakistan! We genuinely do love it! 🙌🏽

[@Shanycole]

She did a great job and carried the season!

[@robinhernandez8858]

Beautiful interview.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Very talented young actress Nicola Caughlan !

[@concepcioncruz1670]

La amo, gracias por tan excelentes personajes, simplemente la mejor ❤

[@GoldyBar]

She's just lovely ❤

[@raya4250]

Queen, she’s amazing ❤