Nicola Coughlan turns heads in sculptural gown at Cannes
Nicola Coughlan made a dazzling red carpet appearance this week, as she stepped out in a stuctured pale pink gown at the Canneseries International Festival on Monday night.
The event, now in its 8th year and held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, celebrates television series and the creators behind them, shining a spotlight on talent in the industry. Each festival also includes an award ceremony, with prizes such as Best Series, Best Performance and more.
There are also a number of Honorary Prizes given to outstanding series or personalities: CANAL+ Icon Award, Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, Prix de l'Engagement Konbini and the Prix du Public Europe 1.
Nicola is this year's recipient fo the Prix de l'Engagement Konbini, which is given to stars who have "distinguished themselves by the artistic quality and societal, innovative and/or revolutionary dimension of their work". She made a dazzling fashion statement as she arrived to collect her award.
The Bridgerton star look a leaf out of her Barbie co-star Margot Robbie's outfit playbook in an all-pink ensemble, that perfectly matched the backdrop at the French gala.
Nicola wore a custom Couture gown, "The Peace Lilly Gown", by Robert Wun who wrote on Instagram about working with the Galway native, saying: "It has always been a dream to work with Nicola, it is an absolute honour to contribute to this very well deserved and special moment."
The gown featured a corseted bodice, overlayed with delicate pale pink satin, and an exaggerated neckline that extended above Nicola's head. It was paired with a matching ruffled shawl and pale pink stiletto heels.
Nicola continued her advocacy while accepting her award, speaking about the need for greater support and intervention in Israel's war in Gaza and drawing comparisons with the peace process in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
Earlier that day, Nicola dazzled in another striking outfit, wearing a slinky green sequinned column dress with a pale pink cardigan slung around her shoulders. She finished her look with cat-eye sunglasses and pointed silver heels.
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