Nicola Coughlan made a striking fashion statement at the season two premiere of Big Mood, held at the BFI Southbank in London on Tuesday. The actress, aged 39, creatively turned a leather jacket into a chic mini dress, showcasing her unique style on the red carpet.
Red Carpet Elegance and Co-Star Appearances
Nicola, who stars as Maggie Donovan in the Channel 4 comedy series, looked incredible in the black leather garment. She paired it with matching tights and added height to her frame with a pair of sleek black heels. Her blonde locks fell loose down her shoulders, completing the glamorous ensemble.
Joining her on the red carpet was her co-star Lydia West, who opted for a sophisticated black suit with a matching top and open-toe heels. Fellow actress Hannah Onslow chose a long-sleeved burgundy midi dress, complemented by brown knee-high boots. Robert Lindsay also attended, looking dapper in a black suit and posing alongside Nicola in good spirits.
Nicola's Candid Remarks on Body Image and Nude Scenes
The premiere follows Nicola's recent comments addressing assumptions about her body size. In an interview with ELLE UK's April edition, she revealed that she was a size 8-10 during her nude scenes in Bridgerton's third series. She expressed frustration over being labeled as 'plus-sized,' stating, 'How f****d are we that I am the biggest woman you want to see on screen?'
Nicola shared that she had 'lost a bunch of weight' before filming those scenes, emphasizing her disinterest in promoting body positivity. She said, 'The thing I say sometimes that p****s people off is I have no interest in body positivity. When I was a kid growing up, I never thought about that. I didn't look at actors and think about their bodies. So, I actually don't care.'
Reflections on Fan Interactions and Career Focus
Reflecting on fan interactions, Nicola recounted an incident where a 'really drunk girl' praised her body in a bathroom, saying, 'I loved [Bridgerton] because of your body.' Nicola responded, 'I want to die. I hate this so much.' She finds it 'boring' when discussions about her work reduce to her appearance, noting, 'It's really hard when you work on something for months and months of your life, you don't see your family, you really dedicate yourself and then it comes down to what you look like – it's so f*****g boring.'
Insights into Her Personal Life and Relationship
Nicola also offered rare insight into her relationship with boyfriend, actor Jake Dunn. She described their dynamic, saying, 'We try our best. I send him annoying videos all the time and then, you know, a lot of Facetime, but he's super-busy.' She added, 'Before we were together, I just thought he was a really talented actor. But I love when people have their own stuff going on.'
This premiere highlights not only Nicola's fashion choices but also her candid perspectives on industry standards and personal life, making it a notable event in the entertainment world.
