Nicola Coughlan: I was a size 10 on Bridgerton and people talked about how I was plus size
Irish actor known for role in Derry Girls describes frustration with people talking about her weight
Nicola Coughlan
Actor
The traditional arts degree has had its day. It needs to be reinvented, not dumped
A narrow definition of value has crept into the debate about the worth of third-level courses
What do the women want? Nice frocks, good sex and, as Nicola Coughlan knows, one more key element
Thankfully, the Irish Bridgerton star is engaged in a psy-op to bring down the sexy empire from within
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
January 25th-30th highlights: including Room to Improve, First Dates Ireland, and series four of Bridgerton
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+: 10 best new shows to stream in January
Including Bridgerton, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Harlan Coben’s Run Away, Tehran and Hijack
In pictures: Nicola Coughlan and Maura Higgins stand out on TV Baftas 2025 red carpet
Baftas 2025 fashion: Irish stars bring both old-fashioned glamour and non-traditional looks to television’s big night
Northern police drama Blue Lights wins best drama series at Baftas
Irish actors Lola Petticrew and Nicola Coughlan miss out on awards, having both been nominated for the first time
Paul Mescal to return to Irish stage in ‘taut, explosive, pressure cooker of a play’
Star will appear in Abbey and UK National Theatre coproduction of A Whistle in the Dark, by Tom Murphy
Bafta TV awards 2025: Lola Petticrew, Graham Norton, Nicola Coughlan among Irish nominated
Netflix stalking saga Baby Reindeer leads 2025 TV Bafta nominations
Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’
The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document and celebrate their heritage
‘We grew up Irish Catholic’: How Nicola Coughlan got raunchy Bridgerton scenes cut
From Bridgerton to The Sopranos, some actors have insisted on moments being axed – although they do not always get their way
SAG awards 2025: Colin Farrell wins for The Penguin as Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and Conclave take big prizes
Colin Farrell pays moving tribute to sons James and Henry ‘who have made my life so much more special than I ever truly thought possible’
Screen Actors Guild awards 2025: Full list of winners
Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet, Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin take the main acting prizes at the Screen Actors Guild awards
Iftas: Small Things Like These beats Kneecap to win best film award
Cillian Murphy wins award for best actor for second year in a row while Saoirse Ronan picks up two gongs
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