Bridgerton’ star Coughlan, an Irish actor, has always supported Palestinians
viewers of historical dramas will recognize Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington from Netflix’s Bridgerton, while viewers of Derry Girls will associate her with Claire Devlin. The Irish actress has showed her emotions in an interview with Teen Vogue, expressing her solidarity for the Palestinian people who are stranded in the Gaza Strip due to continuous bombing.
She said, “Ireland and Palestine have a shared history and a huge connection that maybe a lot of people aren’t aware of.” “It always comes down to helping innocent people, in my opinion. Are we standing behind defenseless individuals regardless of their origins or identities? That is what motivates me.
Coughlan has been aggressively utilizing her social media platforms to raise money and awareness for the Gaza humanitarian catastrophe. Among those spotted in public with an Artists4Ceasefire pin is the actor. She isn’t deterred by the possibility that her political views may make it harder for her to get parts in the future. Bearing the burden of her guilt, Coughlan said that what keeps her going is the idea that, on her deathbed, she would be able to look back and say that she utilized her power to change the world.
The Barbie actress said, “You do get told, ‘You won’t get work,’ and ‘You won’t do this.'” However, I also believe that if you truly believe that you are acting out of a position of “I don’t want any innocent people to suffer,” you shouldn’t be concerned about what other people think.
Coughlan stated, “I’m so lucky I’ve gotten to this point in my career, and I’m privileged as a White woman, first off,” acknowledging the reach she enjoys as a celebrity. Coughlan elaborated on her status as a celebrity, saying, “I feel a moral responsibility to give back because I get to do the job I love, travel the world, and meet amazing people.”
Coughlan’s unwavering dedication to improving the world precedes her career as an actress. “I was involved in different causes even before I was on television,” she recalls. “I participated in marches for abortion rights and went door-to-door advocating for marriage equality in Ireland. Social justice and issues have always been important to me.
For the time being, Coughlan doesn’t have to worry about her convictions causing her to lose her television job because the first installment of Bridgerton season 3 is scheduled to premiere on May 16.
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