" I really believe in her , as the world does as well . "

Whether or not you’re aBridgertonhead, you know thatNicola Coughlanistheemoment right now — and, if we’re being really real, she has been for a while.

Nicola’s true star turn in the Netflix hit’s third season has everyone talking — and, because people are justawfulsometimes, not all the talk has been very cool to witness.

In the last several weeks alone, Nicola hasbrilliantly clapped backat a reporter who made a backhanded comment about her body —andshe’s also had torefute rumorsthat her waist was photoshopped in the most recent season.

The discourse around Nicola’s body, as ever, is quite stupid, misogynistic, and utterly useless — butBridgertoncostar Simone Ashley’s got her back.

During a recent press conference (viaPeople), Simone gave her take on all the nonsense chatter — and, surprise surprise, she isnothere for it.

“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,” she said about her costar.

“She has a strong and fruitful career and entire life ahead of her. And I really believe in her, as the world does as well.”

“I think Nicola is just absolutely flying,” Simone continued. “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.”

“And I’m inspired by her as well. She’s also a really kind human being, and I think that’s such a universal language that people can relate to.”

Hear! Hear!

Nicola Coughlan wearing a vintage-style dress, sits at a writing desk with a quill in hand in a classic and elegant room

Nicola Coughlan wearing an off-the-shoulder dress with statement earrings stands in front of a floral backdrop at a public event

Nicola Coughlan at a red carpet event, wearing an off-shoulder, sequined gown with sheer details and long velvet gloves

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Simone Ashley poses at the 'Bridgerton' event in a strapless, sequined outfit with sleek, straight hair

Simone Ashley dressed in Regency-era attire, holding a teacup and saucer, seated outdoors, with a teapot and other tea items on the table

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Thompson in elegant period attire, in a grand room with a group of formally dressed individuals from the "Bridgerton" series

Nicola Coughlan stands in an elegant room wearing an ornate period dress, looking to the side. Candles and a fireplace are in the background

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan in 19th-century formal attire, holding champagne glasses at an elegant candlelit party

Simone Ashley in a sleeveless dress with cowboy boots stands next to Nicola Coughlan in a belted trench dress holding a black handbag; both are smiling