Throughout the promotion of season 3 of “Bridgerton”, Nicola Coughlan (Penelope) suffered grossophobic criticism to which she responded intelligently. And another star of the Netflix series supports her against the attacks.
Number 1 in the top views on Netflix, season 3 of The Bridgerton Chronicles, which was separated into two parts, is a real audience hit. Fans were won over by the romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), who go from best friends to lovers.
In addition to this romantic relationship that makes you dream and the dramatic twists and turns resulting from the revelation of Penelope’s secret (namely that she is Lady Whistledown, the author of the society chronicles), this season 3 of Bridgerton also shines through the writing and the the evolution of his characters. What could be the best season of the Netflix series to date?
But among the praise of the public and critics for this third round of episodes of Bridgerton, we unfortunately find hateful comments. Nicola Coughlan had to face grossophobic attacks, including an article against the Spectator who was body shaming against him [le fait d’humilier et se moquer du corps d’une personne, ndlr]which made fans furious.
Simone Ashley (Kate) defends Nicola Coughlan (Penelope)
Throughout the promotional tour for this season 3 of Bridgerton, the Irish actress always responded to Internet users and journalists with humor but relevance to the remarks, allusions and comments on her morphology and the fact that she filmed a nude scene in new episodes of the Netflix series.
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If Nicola Coughlan has handled this type of situation very well and she doesn’t need anyone to defend herself, she can still count on the support of her colleagues. This is the case of Simone Ashley, the interpreter of Kate Bridgerton.
During her visit to the Monte Carlo Television Festival where she received an Honorary Nymph, the actress revealed in Sex Education addressed the subject at the microphone of Deadline. “The haters will rage but I really don’t think she lets the criticism get to her”she said.
Simone Ashley se sent “inspired” by Nicola Coughlan who, according to her, “a solid and fulfilled career” et “her whole life ahead of her”. Kate’s interpreter added that everyone believed in her and that she was full of qualities: “She is a beautiful, strong, confident and intelligent woman and also a very kind human being”.
Nicola Coughlan stole the show during the Bridgerton season 3 promotional tour and quickly became a committed pop icon. “Seeing her go on this press tour and spread so much joy and inspiration to everyone – especially women – all over the world” was an inspiration and a source of pride for her colleague and friend Simone Ashley.
Season 3 of “The Bridgertons Chronicles” is available on Netflix.
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