Ever since she graced our screens as the funny, nervy Clare Devlin in Derry Girls, Nicola Coughlan was destined to be a global star. And as the third season of Bridgerton kicked off with a bang this summer, the Galway girl was catapulted into the spotlight as her character, Penelope Featherington, stole the show with a succession of steamy scenes with on-screen husband Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton.