lives a double life as gossip writing queen Lady Whistledown.
With the recently released second seasonbreaking streaming records, Coughlan’s face ismore recognizablethan ever before.
Despite the fame, the 35-year-old actress has remained humble.
But, in another world, there’s a third Netflix hit on her resume.
The Galway native once auditioned for another huge Netflix show.
The role went to Maya Hawke instead, which, in hindsight, Coughlan is happy about.
You’re just right for some things, and you’re not right for other things."
Filming two television shows meant having to deal with scheduling conflicts.
That meant that “Derry Girls” would have less Clare than they liked.
“It was devastating to me because I wanted to be in all of this,” she said.
Coughlan said that unfortunately, scripts were changed to include less of her character.
“Compromises had to be made.
And you know, they had to cut down my role somewhat, which was hard.
Really, really hard.
But I think, you know, the fans of the show are going to be happy.”
