Nicola Coughlan’s Surprising Age Has Fans Doing A Double Take

Nicola Coughlan has become a household name thanks to her starring roles in popular shows like Bridgerton and Derry Girls. However, fans were recently stunned to discover that the Irish actress they’ve grown to adore portraying teenage characters is actually in her late 30s. With her youthful appearance and talent for playing much younger roles. Coughlan has managed to keep her true age a secret from audiences for years.

In Bridgerton, one of Netflix’s biggest hits, Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington. Who is between the ages of 17-18 over the course of the show. Meanwhile in the comedy Derry Girls, she stars as 15-year-old Clare Devlin. It’s safe to say fans were shocked to learn that the woman bringing these young characters to life is over a decade older than her on-screen personas.

How Does She Do It?

Through some combination of excellent genetics, skincare routine and passion for her craft. Nicola Coughlan has found a way to consistently fool audiences into thinking she’s at least a decade younger than her real 37 years of age. With her youthful appearance and ability to inhabit teenage mindsets so convincingly. She’s proven to be a master of playing roles outside her age range. Fans can’t get enough of her performances and are eager to see what she does next, age be damned!

As Coughlan gears up to reprise her iconic role as Penelope in the third season of Bridgerton. Fans will get to continue enjoying her talents for years to come. With a full career still ahead of her, it’s clear this actress has found the secret to defying time on screen. Be sure to catch Nicola in all her age-defying glory when Bridgerton returns to Netflix on May 16th!