Nicola Coughlan is facing scrutiny amid the recent release of Bridgerton Season 3, which shows her wallflower character finally taking a stand – both romantically and professionally. But that means more eyes are on Coughlan, for better or for worse. The actress recently shut down speculation that her waist had been “photoshopped” on the show, crediting it to the period costumes she wears for her distinct shape.
“I think if you wear corsetry for long enough, your body really molds to it,” she told People . “Sometimes they come in a fitting for a fashion designer and they put a corset on me and I’m like, ‘Oh, you can go tight,’ and they go, ‘What do you mean?’ I’m like, ‘My body now will go whew.’” She added, “I saw some trolls.
They were like, ‘They photoshopped your waist,’ and I was like, ‘No, they did not.'” The show was also called out by fans on social media who believe Coughlan’s face and appearance were heavily edited in promotional stills, while her co-star Luke Newton ‘s appeared to have been left alone. But the actress, who has proven to be a real breakout star on Bridgerton , has been handling the fame with ease.
She recently had a bold reaction after a fan told her she was “ very brave ” for stripping down in the show. She responded , “You know, I think it is hard because I think women with my body type — women with perfect breasts — we don’t get to see ourselves on screen enough.” “I am a very proud membe.