Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones might have been the two breakout stars of BBC Three’s Normal People. But arguably there was a third breakout star: Connell’s chain. After binge watching the series in quarantine, it seems we weren’t the only ones who lusted after the piece of jewellery, as 180,000 people (and counting{
And it's popularity hasn't been lost on Paul, who has raised a whopping £62,590 after raffling one of the chains for Pieta, an Irish charity that provides therapy to people who are engaging in self-harm or who want to take their own life. The charity also supports those who have lost loved ones who have taken their own lives.
Tweeting the good news, the Irish actor shared a post from Pieta revealing the winner of the chain and offered his congratulations, writing: 'Congratulations Éadaoin !!! Thank you so much to everyone who participated ....70340 euro is a huge amount of money and will go a long way in supporting Pieta’s vital services x'
‘I am delighted to be able to help out Pieta by raffling off my chain that has taken on a following of its own since Normal People hit television screens,’ the Irish actor originally said, announcing the raffle. ‘Pieta is a cause very close to my heart.' He added, ‘I want to play my part in helping sustain these free services across Ireland.'
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This actually causes my heart to hurt. Paul + Marianne = forever.
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This is the first installation in a series we're going to call Paul's Polaroids.
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Paul's Polaroids, pt. 2.
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Paul's Polaroids, pt. 3.
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We don't know what he's saying, but we're sure it's very important.
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This photo offers a host of questions: is he outside or inside? If he's outside, where did he find a mirror to take such a clear selfie?
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There is literally nothing better than hot boys and puppies, don't fight us on this.
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Swoon.
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The caption on this photo is 'ud83dudead'. Cheeky.
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He looks so young!!!
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On set for Normal People, we think?
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'My face matched the wallpaper'... a man who can laugh at himself, is there anything better?
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Nice view ;)
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The caption on this one is 'Not thirty... But flirty' which is now our new motto.
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This was Paul's 24th birthday Instagram. HBD!
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Artsy.
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Hi, Connell!
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This was taken in Italy, so we think that means it was taken while Paul and the rest of the cast was filming the infamous visit to Marianne's family's villa.
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Nice arms.
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This picture was taken as the filming for Normal People wrapped and you have to read this caption... 'So that's a wrap on normal people.... I've no words for how grateful I am right now.... Thank you to everyone at @elementdistribution for making my dreams come true... @daisyedgarjones I couldn't have asked to have worked with a better human being... You are truly incredible...now we drink ❤ufe0f' Not crying, there's just something in my eye.
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Remember Zoom? Good times, Marianne and Connell even had to an interview over Skype.
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Connell and The Hot Priest in the same room is making us need a lie down, tbh.
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Just Paul Mescal chilling with Dermot Kennedy, who he's going to be singing with soon. Totally casual.