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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has been hailed an “icon” for her quick-thinking response when asked a question about nudity on the show.
The Irish actress, 37, was taking part in a Q&A in Dublin to promote part two of the third series of the hit Netflix period drama, when a female journalist commented that she was “very brave” to bare all on screen.
Coughlan - who plays the role of Penelope Featherington and features in a fully nude sex scene - took the remark in her stride.
“You know, it is hard because I think women with my body type - women with perfect breasts - we don’t get to see ourselves onscreen enough,” she replied. “And I’m very proud as a member of the perfect breasts community. I hope you enjoy seeing them.”
“women with my body type, women with perfect breasts.”
— Grace☽ (@_gracieling) June 6, 2024
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The body positivity advocate’s words were met with rapturous laughter, cheers and applauds from the audience.
Coughlan - whose other acting credits includes Derry Girls, plus, last year’s blockbuster hit Barbie - also won the support of the internet after a clip of the moment began to circulate online.
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“It must have been one of those insulting, backhanded comments. Nicola's clever!” remarked one person on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Great response,” put in a second, with another agreeing: “Brilliant! Next question!”
A fourth declared it “icon behavior”, with a fourth adding “she's my queen”.