Nicola Coughlan life away from Bridgerton including age, height and TV career

12 June 2024, 16:03

Bridgerton's Penelope Featherington is played by Nicola Coughlan but what do we need to know? From her age, to her partner and net worth, here's all the details.

Bridgerton is back for the final instalment of the third season on Netflix which will see Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) come to the forefront.

So far we've seen Penelope and Colin confirm their love for one another, in a rather steamy carriage scene, and are set to announce their engagement to the full Bridgeton family.

Outside of the hit Netflix show, fans may recognise Nicola from TV shows such as Derry Girls and Big Mood, as well as playing Diplomat Barbie in the 2023 hit film Barbie. She is also set to star in the Christmas special of Doctor Who alongside Ncuti Gatwa as her meteoric rise to stardom continues.

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How old is Nicola Coughlan, how tall is she, what is her net worth, who is her partner and where is she from? Here is everything you need to know about the Bridgerton star.

How tall is Nicola Coughlan?

Nicola Coughlan is 5ft 1inch tall, making her 1.55m. Fans have been left amused by the height difference between Nicola and Luke, as the Colin actor stands at a statuesque 6ft.

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How old is Nicola Coughlan?

Nicola Coughlan is 37-years-old. In the Bridgerton novel, Nicola's character Penelope is 28 years old.

She was born on the 9th of January 1987 and began acting at the age of 10.

Who is Nicola Coughlan's boyfriend?

It is believed that Nicola Coughlan is currently single, however she has had high-profile relationships in the past.

She was reportedly in a relationship with fellow actor Laurie Kynaston, who appeared in the first episode of Derry Girls, playing a Protestant student called Philip. According to GalwayBeo, the pair broke up as they wanted to focus on their careers.

There have also been rumours she's dating co-star Luke in real-life, however, the Bridgerton stars were quick to squash it, insisting they're both best friends.

Where is Nicola Coughlan from?

Nicola Coughlan is from Galway, Ireland, but was raised in Oranmore.

After attending Scoil Mhuire primary school and Calasanctius College, Nicola went on to study English and Classical Civilisation from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She then went on to train at the Oxford School of Drama and Birmingham School of Acting.

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What is Nicola Coughlan's net worth?

Nicola Coughlan's net worth is reportedly £1.6million, according to The Mirror.

As well as her impressive TV career, Nicola has also dabbled in audio books and theatre work which are sure to have boosted her already successful brand.

Who are Nicola Coughlan's parents and siblings?

Nicola's father is Martin Coughlan, and her mother is Beatrice Coughlan. She also has an older brother and her sister is Clodagh Coughlan.

According to The Cinemaholic, Nicola was inspired to become an actress when she watched her sister perform in a play when she was five-years-old.

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