Nicola Coughlan’s heartwarming reaction to her BAFTA nomination

Nicola Coughlan has been nominated for a BAFTA for her role in Big Mood

The Bridgerton star announced the milestone news on Instagram this morning, and fans are overjoyed for her.

Coughlan was nominated for best female performance in a comedy for her role as Maggie in Big Mood.

The actress couldn't help but express her shock at the nomination in her sweet Instagram post.

She even shared a screenshot of the moment she revealed the news to her mum.

Coughlan wrote: "Holy moly I’ve been nominated for a BAFTA. I’ve tried to write a long caption, but I’m too overwhelmed and excited and emotional to explain how much it means to me, so please enjoy."

Coughlan then shared a series of photos, including one of her mum on FaceTime shortly after she heard about the nomination.

She also shared a photo of her Big Mood cast, whom she referred to as "friends for life."

Coughlan also posted a sweet photo of her and the show's creator, Camilla Whitehall.

"Camilla and I at 21 & 19 not knowing that one day one would write the other a part so incredible that she’d get nominated for a BAFTA. I love you my girl."

Other Irish nominees include Say Nothing's Lola Petticrew, who was nominated for best leading actress.

Maxine Peake is also nominated for her role as an older Dolours Price in Say Nothing.

Say Nothing was also nominated for Best International Show.