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Nicola Coughlan: Body Shaming Critique and Empowering Nude Scene

3/6/2026

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Nicola Coughlan, the Bridgerton actress, told Elle UK she is frustrated by public comments about her body.
She recounted a disturbing encounter with a drunk fan who discussed her physique in a bathroom.
She criticized the focus on appearance as “It’s so fucking boring.”
She described filming a nude scene as a powerful response to body shaming, saying it felt empowering and beautiful.

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Nicola Coughlan, the Bridgerton actress, told Elle UK she is frustrated by public comments about her body.
She recounted a disturbing encounter with a drunk fan who discussed her physique in a bathroom.
She criticized the focus on appearance as “It’s so fucking boring.”
She described filming a nude scene as a powerful response to body shaming, saying it felt empowering and beautiful.