Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, best known for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington in Netflix’s Bridgerton, has made a significant impact by raising $2 million for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) through her social media initiatives. In addition to raising funds, Coughlan personally contributed to the cause. The PCRF noted that global donations enable the organisation to supply food, water, clothing, medical care, and other vital assistance to children in the MiddleEast.

The PCRF expressed its appreciation on X, saying: “Thank you to actor and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan for your incredible support of PCRF and your fundraising efforts which totalled an astonishing $2M USD in support of our Urgent Gaza Relief and Recovery efforts. Thank you for using your voice to inspire support for peace and impacting the lives of thousands of displaced children and families in dire need, providing them with humanitarian aid and medical relief.” Speaking to Teen Vogue in April, she shared that she had been warned by people in Hollywood not to be openly supportive of Palestinian rights. “You do get told that you won’t get work, but I also think, deep down, if you know that you’re coming from a place of: I don’t want any innocent people to suffer, then I’m not worried about people’s reactions,” she said.