The actress shared that she was told that her support for Palestine could affect the acting roles she is offered, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The Irish actress has been vocal on social media about her support for Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war. She explained that her support and willingness to be vocal – especially about the children of Palestine – comes from a "greater responsibility to give back" due to her privileged position.
Nicola noted her desire to be active in supporting issues she strongly believes in began before she got her breakout role in Derry Girls.
According to 'Mirror.co.uk', she recalled being involved in a number of causes including campaigning for marriage equality in Ireland and marching for abortion rights.
"I've always cared about issues and social justice," she told Teen Vogue. "Not me, it's always all about supporting innocent people, which sounds overly simplistic, but I think you have to look at situations and just think 'Are we supporting innocent people, No matter where they are from, who they are? That's my drive."
Nicola admitted that she has been told that some agents and studies do not want to work with her due to her vocal support amid the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Despite the warning, he continues to wear his Artists4Ceasefire pin.
At the 2024 Oscars, Ramy Youssef, Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell and Avi DuVernay were also among the celebrities seen wearing the pin. "You'll be told, 'You won't get the job, you won't do this,'" he said.
The Irish actress has been vocal on social media about her support for Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war. She explained that her support and willingness to be vocal – especially about the children of Palestine – comes from a "greater responsibility to give back" due to her privileged position.
Nicola noted her desire to be active in supporting issues she strongly believes in began before she got her breakout role in Derry Girls.
According to 'Mirror.co.uk', she recalled being involved in a number of causes including campaigning for marriage equality in Ireland and marching for abortion rights.
"I've always cared about issues and social justice," she told Teen Vogue. "Not me, it's always all about supporting innocent people, which sounds overly simplistic, but I think you have to look at situations and just think 'Are we supporting innocent people, No matter where they are from, who they are? That's my drive."
Nicola admitted that she has been told that some agents and studies do not want to work with her due to her vocal support amid the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Despite the warning, he continues to wear his Artists4Ceasefire pin.
At the 2024 Oscars, Ramy Youssef, Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell and Avi DuVernay were also among the celebrities seen wearing the pin. "You'll be told, 'You won't get the job, you won't do this,'" he said.
