Simone Ashley is "inspired" by Nicola Coughlan and "really believes" in her. The 29-year-old actress has offered her support to her 'Bridgerton' co-star in the wake of the body shaming she has experienced since stepping to the forefront of the period drama as her character Penelope Featherington takes centre stage in season three opposide Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco earlier this month, Simone - who plays Kate Bridgerton - praised her friend for ignoring her critics and embracing a positive attitude.
She said: "Yeah, the haters are going to hate, and I think we can all relate to that, but I really don't think that she's allowing that to bother her. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. "She has a strong and fruitful career and entire life ahead of her.
And I really believe in her, as the world does as well. "I think Nicola is just absolutely flying. She is a gorgeous, strong, confident, intelligent woman, seeing her do this press tour and spread so much joy and inspiration to everyone — especially women — all over the world.
"And I'm inspired by her as well. She's also a really kind human being, and I think that's such a universal language that people can relate to." Earlier this month, Nicola hit back at online claims her waist had been "photoshopped" to look slimmer on the show.
She told People magazine: “I saw some trolls. They were like, ‘They photoshopped.
