Trending Now - Nicola Coughlan Addresses Body Comments From 'bridgerton' Fans

WHO:

Nicola Coughlan, actress, known for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series "Bridgerton"

Luke Newton, actor, plays Colin Bridgerton in "Bridgerton"

Elle UK, magazine where Coughlan's interview was published

WHAT:

Coughlan expressed her disinterest in body positivity, stating, “I have no interest in body positivity.”

She reported losing weight while filming "Bridgerton," reaching a size 10, with one corset being a size 8.

Coughlan recounted an incident where a drunk fan commented on her body in a bathroom, which she found distressing.

She criticized the perception of her as plus-size, questioning, “How fucked are we that I am the biggest woman you want to see on screen?”

Coughlan has previously addressed body shaming in a 2022 Instagram post, urging people not to share opinions about her body.

WHERE:

The incident with the drunk fan occurred in a bathroom (specific location not provided).

Coughlan's interview was published in Elle UK.

WHEN:

Interview published on March 4, 2026.

Coughlan's Instagram post addressing body shaming was made in 2022.

The third season of "Bridgerton," which focuses on Coughlan's character, was released in 2024.

WHY:

Coughlan expressed frustration over the focus on her appearance rather than her acting, stating, “It’s really hard when you work on something for months and months of your life... and then it comes down to what you look like.”

HOW:

Coughlan prepared for her role by exercising and losing weight.

She collaborated with intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot for a nude scene in "Bridgerton," which she described as empowering and a response to body shaming.

In a recent interview with Elle UK published last Monday, actress Nicola Coughlan, known for her role as Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton," expressed her disinterest in body positivity and shared her frustrations about being perceived as plus-size. Coughlan recounted a distressing encounter with a drunk fan who commented on her body in a bathroom, and she emphasized that the focus on her appearance overshadows her acting efforts, stating, “It’s really hard when you work on something for months and months of your life... and then it comes down to what you look like.” She also revealed that while filming "Bridgerton," she lost weight and reached a size 10, and she collaborated with intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot for a nude scene, which she found empowering and a response to body shaming.