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Nicola Coughlan Talks Support for Palestine, Says There Have Been Warnings It Would Affect Her Career

Nicola Coughlan opened up about her support of Palestine in a new interview.

The 37-year-old Bridgerton actress has been an outspoken advocate of the people, calling for a ceasefire in the faceoff with Jerusalem.

Speaking to Teen Vogue, Nicola explained why it was so important for her to take a stand. She also reflected on warnings about how being outspoken could affect her career.

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Bridgerton's Showrunner Reveals Reason Why They Skipped Benedict's Story for Season 3

The third season of Bridgerton is coming up soon, but fans of the book series will be curious about the change coming.

If you don’t know, the series, so far, has followed the exact same order as the Julia Quinn-written novels that they’re based on.

Seasons one and two followed the same trajectory as the book series with the first focusing on Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor) and the second following Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey). This would mean that season three of the Netflix series should be following Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson). But, that is not the case.

EW asked showrunner Jess Bromnell, “A lot of people assumed that we would be going in book order and Benedict (Luke Thompson) would be season 3. What made everyone decide to skip ahead to [Penelope and Colin's romance] here?”

Jess responded, “Fair assumption, but we’ve spent two seasons really getting to know Pen and Colin. We’ve been watching Pen’s crush and seeing how oblivious Colin is to it. That’s a dynamic that you can only play out for so long before something has to change. This really felt like the right time to lean into what’s been set up with them.”

If you’ve watched the first two seasons, the tension between Penelope and Colin has been escalating, especially as season 2 progressed.

Jess continued, “On the Benedict side, he’s such a fun character and such a fan favorite that we are really excited to play with him for a little bit more and let him have more fun before he settles down.”

Season three will be split into two separate parts. Part 1 (consisting of four episodes) will be released on May 16 and the final four episodes will stream on June 13.

You may not have realized that 2 stars from previous seasons have exited the series as well!

Keep reading to find out who has exited the show, which actress was replaced, and more…

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Bridgerton's Luke Newton & Nicola Coughlan Go Down Under to Launch Season 3 in Australia

We’re less than a month away from the season three premiere of Bridgerton and the stars are already busy on a press tour!

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan traveled down under to attend a launch event on Sunday (April 21) on the grounds of Milton Park Country House in Bowral, Australia.

The season three leads were joined at the event by writer Jess Brownell.

Season three is debuting soon with part 1, consisting of four episodes, being released on May 16 and the final four episodes becoming available on June 13.

In a recent interview, Luke explained how his intimate scenes with Nicola benefited from four years of friendship thanks to starring in the first two seasons together.

Make sure to check out the first trailer for the upcoming season.

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'Bridgerton' Season 3 Trailer Showcases Colin & Penelope's Blossoming Romance (with Some Sexual Tension, Too!) - Watch Now!

It’s Nicola Coughlan (aka Penelope Featherington) and Luke Newton (aka Colin Bridgerton)’s time to shine in the Bridgerton season three trailer!

Here’s the synopsis of the new episodes: Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.

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Nicola Coughlin Has a Stipulation in Her 'Bridgerton' Contract Regarding Her Intimate Scenes

If you’re a fan of Bridgerton on Netflix, you know that the series can be a little racy with it’s content.

Season three is debuting soon with part 1 (consisting of four episodes) being released on May 16 and the final four episodes becoming available on June 13.

Well, star of season three, Nicola Coughlan, has a special stipulation in her contract that addresses the show’s raunchier scenes.

By the way, here’s the season three synopsis: Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode Titles & Major Casting Changes Revealed

Bridgerton season three is fast approaching its Netflix debut date, and we have some news for you while you wait!

If you don’t know, Netflix announced that hit show’s new season will debut in two parts this coming Spring. Part 1 (consisting of four episodes) will be released on May 16, the final four episodes will stream on June 13.

Now, we have all the episode titles for you to see!

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The third season of the series will focus on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), as well as other central characters.

However, you may not have realized that 2 stars from previous seasons have exited the series as well!

Keep reading to find out who has exited the show, which actress was replaced, and more…

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30 Stars with Irish Heritage (Including 1 Who Recently Made History!)

So many famous faces in Hollywood can trace their family’s roots back to Ireland.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day 2024, we rounded up 30 stars with Irish heritage. We’re pretty sure that you’ll already know about at least half of the people’s connection to Ireland.

One of them even joked that they were not Irish enough, despite having a DNA test confirm that they were more than 98% from the country. Others have been recognized at awards shows honoring their heritage or have starred in prominent Irish roles.

One even made history at the Oscars as the first Irish-born star to win Best Actor!

However, some of the celebrities on the list might surprise you. We say that because some of the celebrities themselves were even shocked to learn that they had family in Ireland in the past.

Scroll through a gallery of 20 stars with Irish heritage and see if there are any surprises on the list…