Nicola Coughlan, the charming Irish actress known for her roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton", has sparked a heated debate - not because of her acting chops, but because of her body. Coughlan, who is a perfectly normal size, has been targeted by body-shamers for daring to be both fat and desirable.

A Refreshing Voice in a Sea of Conformity

Coughlan has captivated audiences with her wit and outspokenness.

"I (queer, fat, middle-aged, horny) am the exact demographic to receive this content," one fan jokes, referencing Coughlan's recent press tour for "Bridgerton".

But despite her undeniable charm and talent, the focus has shifted to her body, specifically because she dared to film sex scenes for "Bridgerton".

The Unthinkable: A Fat Woman as a Love Interest

The mere sight of a non-thin woman portrayed as desirable, let alone participating in sex scenes, seems to have triggered a collective meltdown.

"There’s nothing wrong with fat – it’s hardly a moral shortcoming," one columnist writes. "But a zest for equality and diversity (and in this case good acting) just isn’t enough to make a fat girl who wins the prince remotely plausible.

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