‘Bridgerton’ Star Nicola Coughlan Recalls Mom Being “So Mad” About Show’s Sex Scenes

Story by Carly Thomas

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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan dishes on her mother's surprising reaction to the show's racy sex scenes, and how she took creative control of her character's intimate moments.

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Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, says her mom was 'so mad' about the sexy scenes in Bridgerton season 3, and refused to join her for the screening.
The actress revealed she had creative control over a 'very naked' scene, seeing it as an empowering 'fuck you' to conversations about her body.

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Nicola Coughlan, Netflix, Bridgerton

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