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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Nicola Coughlan joins Irish celebrities and other stars who sign open letter on Gaza
'intolerable' | The Derry Girls and Bridgerton actress signed the letter issued by the UK group Choose Love urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end Gaza complicity' Nicola Coughlan The Derry Girls and Bridgerton actress signed the letter issued by the UK group Choose Love urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end Gaza complicity." She has joined other well-known Irish figures including Alison Oliver, Aisling Bea, Annie Mac, Caitríona Balfe, Charlie Murphy, Chris O'Dowd and Denise Gough in signing the letter. Others, such as Ruth Negga, Seamus McGarvey, Siobhán McSweeney, and Tadhg Hickey are among the more than 300 signatories. International stars such as Annie Lennox, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brian Cox, Dua Lipa, Gary Lineker, John Lithgow, Mark Ruffalo, Maxine Peake, Rosie O'Donnell, Steve Coogan, and Tilda Swinton are all backing the initiative. Nicola Coughlan News in 90 Seconds - May 30th 'Words won't save the lives of Palestinian children as they are being killed, words won't fill their empty stomachs,' Josie Naughton, co-founder and CEO of Choose Love, said. 'We need action from Keir Starmer now. That means stopping all arms sales and licenses, making sure that legitimate humanitarian organisations can reach people in Gaza. It means doing everything possible to make these horrors end. 'Action is a choice, just as inaction is one. History will remember what we did in this moment. We are begging the Prime Minister to make the right choice.' The open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, published by Choose Love on May 29, reads, in part: 'Dear Prime Minister Keir Starmer. We urge you to take immediate action to end the UK's complicity in the horrors in Gaza. 'Right now, children in Gaza are starving while food and medicine sit just minutes away, blocked at the border. Words won't feed Palestinian children – we need action. 'Every single one of Gaza's 2.1 million people is at risk of starvation, as you read this. Mothers, fathers, babies, grandparents – an entire people left to starve before the world's eyes. 'Over 15,000 children have already been killed – including at least 4,000 under the age of four. Bedrooms where children once slept, kitchens where families shared meals, schools where they learned – all reduced to rubble while Britain stands by. Read more 'You can't call it 'intolerable' and keep sending arms. 'Every moment this continues, is another moment children die on our watch. This complicity is not inevitable – it is a choice. 'The children of Gaza cannot wait another minute. Prime Minister, what will you choose? Complicity in war crimes, or the courage to act?' Nicola has previously spoken out about the conflict, and reflected on the fact her dad was 'in the Irish army, which is a peacekeeping force'. Explaining the reason behind wearing a red badge that relates to a call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, she told USA Today: 'It's very important for me because I feel like I'm a very privileged person. 'I'm doing my dream job and getting to travel the world, but then I'm hyper-aware of what's happening in Rafah at the moment.' She added: 'My dad was in the Irish army, which is a peacekeeping force. He was a member of the UN, so my family actually lived in Jerusalem in the late 70s. 'He was part of UNTSO, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation, so it was about brokering peace in the Middle East. 'I feel very passionately about it. I'm Irish also, so it's sort of a different perspective. And I just feel, if I have this global platform, which I do at the minute, I think if I can hopefully raise funds for aid organisations - I have a fundraiser on my Instagram right now for medical aid for Palestine.'
Sunday World
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Nicola Coughlan shares her delight at receiving Supermacs gold card
The Galway native is now a certified VIP at the fast food chain Nicola Coughlan has shared her delight at receiving a Supermacs gold card. The actor shared a snap of the card, which has made her a certified VIP at the fast food chain. 'Few things that have happened to me in my life impress people more than this,' she captioned the picture. The card which is 'vaild for life' notes she is also known as Clare Devlin and Lady Whistledown – her characters in Derry Girls and Bridgerton. Nicola Coughlan's Supermacs gold card News in 90 Seconds - May 27th Coughlan also hails from Supermac's hometown of Galway. The starlet spent the weekend in Ireland, attending Fast Net Film Festival in West Cork. On Saturday, she appeared in conversation with director Lenny Abrahamson. Meanwhile, Barry Keoghan also attended the festival, appearing in conversation with casting director Maureen Hughes on Sunday. Kin stars Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy also appeared alongside creator Peter McKenna as they discussed the hit RTE show.
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan honoured with VIP Supermac's gold card
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has revealed she has become a Supermac's VIP. The Galway native revealed the news on her Instagram. Posting a picture of her new Supermac's gold card, she wrote: "Few things that have happened to me in my life impress people more than this. Thank you Supermacs." Her Super VIP card, which is valid "for life", was issued in October 2024 and features a picture of the actress, saying she is "also known as" the characters she has played including Clare Devlin in Derry Girls and Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton. The gold card comes after Nicola spoke so highly about the fast food chain while on the Bridgerton press tour. The actress was asked if she planned to take her co-star Luke Newton to the fast food spot before she confessed that she'd just ordered a Supermac's to her room in the five-star Merrion Hotel before the interview. Nicola told Virgin Media's Ireland AM at the time: "I just had Supermac's for lunch! Luke actually missed it but... I did brush my teeth because I didn't want to breathe curry chips on him." She shared her go-to Supermac's order saying it was a chicken wrap with garlic and curry chips.
Arab News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Nicola Coughlan donates gown to Gaza fundraising effort
DUBAI: Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has partnered with nonprofit organization Choose Love to donate her Peace Lily couture dress by Robert Wun to a prize draw raising funds for Gaza. The 'Bridgerton' star has long been outspoken about Israel's military campaign in Gaza. She wore the dress to accept the Commitment Prize by French media company Konbini at Canneseries in April. During an hour-long masterclass at the event, Coughlan spoke in depth about not only her work on shows like 'Derry Girls' and 'Doctor Who,' but also her support of Palestine. A post shared by Choose Love (@chooselove) 'There is a factor of 'it's better if you say nothing' because our job is to entertain you,' said the actor when asked about speaking in support of Palestine, according to a report by Variety. 'My dad was in the Irish Army, which is a peacekeeping force. My family lived in Jerusalem and Syria in the 70s, so it's something that is in my bones. We are talking about right or wrong, about children being bombed in their beds. I wouldn't accept that anywhere in the world.' The actor, who was given the award for being a 'talent actively making a change well beyond television,' continued by highlighting how there has 'always been a connection between Palestine and Ireland,' and that the two countries have 'shared ideals and struggles.' 'Any country in the world that was facing this, I would talk about it. It's not difficult. For me, the killing of innocent people is never right,' she said. The tickets for Choose Love's prize draw are priced at $34 and the organization stated on Instagram that 'donation(s) will help Choose Love's incredible partners who are doing life-saving work in Gaza.' 'It was an honour to wear this custom gown from the inimitable Robert Wun. The message behind it is a rallying call for peace. I'm delighted to donate this gown to the prize draw to support Choose Love's work in Gaza,' Coughlan said in a released statement about the draw. The pearl white gown was designed by Robert Wun, a Hong Kong-born London-based fashion designer. After graduating from London College of Fashion, Wun launched his brand in 2014.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Nicola Coughlan jets into Cork Airport for film festival
Nicola Coughlan has played major characters on Derry Girls and Brigerton An Irish TV star was snapped as she flew through Cork Airport earlier today. Nicola Coughlan, known for her roles as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in Netflix's Bridgerton, was snapped as she flew out of Cork Airport.
