Nicola Coughlan is absolutely over the moon with her incredible news! On January 8, the Bridgerton star earned her very first solo nomination for a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award, thanks to her standout role as Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown, in the hit Netflix series. This is a huge milestone for Coughlan, who has long been a fan favorite for her portrayal of the sharp-witted and secretive character.
The cast of Bridgerton also snagged a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, a well-deserved recognition for the show’s talented team. Coughlan couldn’t contain her excitement and took to Instagram to share her shock and gratitude, thanking the entire cast and crew for their incredible work on the show.
The actress, who turned 38 on January 9, described the nomination as “a lovely early birthday present.” In her heartfelt post, she wrote, “I’m absolutely in shock and so honored. Thank you @sagawards and so proud of the whole @bridgertonnetflix family.”
In Bridgerton Season 3, Coughlan’s Penelope embarks on an emotional and romantic journey with Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), all while dealing with the fallout of her secret identity as Lady Whistledown being revealed. As for Season 4, it will delve into Benedict Bridgerton’s quest for love, with newcomer Yerin Ha joining the cast as Benedict’s romantic interest.
You can watch Nicola Coughlan shine in all three seasons of Bridgerton, streaming now on Netflix!