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Simone Ashley Defends ‘Bridgerton’ Co-Star Nicola Coughlan Against Body-Shaming Comments: ‘She Is a Gorgeous, Strong, Confident, Intelligent Woman’


Simone Ashley has spoken out against the body-shaming comments directed at her 'Bridgerton' co-star Nicola Coughlan.

During a recent press conference at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Ashley defended Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, against the online criticism she has received over her appearance in the third season of “Bridgerton.” “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,” Ashley, who portrays Kate Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series, said of Coughlan (via People). “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,” Ashley said.

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