'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan has perfect response to being called 'brave' about her body

June 11, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-d9ae) ['Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan has perfect response to being called 'brave' about her body]( A masterclass in dealing with backhanded compliments. The fight against body-shaming starts with language. So much of our hidden biases and internalized struggles with body image can be found lurking within the words used to describe ourselves and others—even the well-intentioned ones. It’s one of the reasons why the “[body positivity](” movement has been reevaluated over the years, since it tends to still place an emphasis on how our body’s physical appearance vs. how it simply helps with daily life. It’s also why the phrase “you’re so brave” has come under scrutiny. The compliment might come from a sincere place, but since you likely wouldn’t call a thin, able bodied person “brave” for doing the same thing. Recently during a Q&A in Dublin, “Bridgerton” star[Nicola Coughlan]((who is no stranger to shielding herself from comments about her body) was met with this not-so-complimentary compliment, and her hilarious response was just so delightful in every way. [Read the story]( [Cat who walks onto the stage during orchestra concert becomes surprise star of the show]( This was HIS moment. Oh, what it must be like to be a [cat](. To never suffer from imposter syndrome, to take on foes at least [twice your size without hesitation](, to navigate the world like you’re on every VIP list in existence. What a glorious life, indeed. Take this [concert](-crashing kitty, for example. During a live orchestra performance at the 52nd annual Istanbul Music Festival, a curious feline wandered up on stage without a care in the world—and of course it was all anybody could talk about. [Read the story]( upworthy upworthy Add a comment... [Comedian Tig Notaro's 7-year-old son had a beautiful reaction to learning his moms are gay]( “I was so stunned because we’ve lived together almost eight years, and I’ve been gay the whole time — even prior!” June is [LGBTQ Pride Month](, a time for celebration for those in the community and their allies. People celebrate the occasion with pride parades, fly the [pride flag](, and commemorate special events in the gay rights movement, such as the [Stonewall Uprising](. But so far this month, for comedian [Tig Notaro](, things have been “a little weird.” She explained the funny situation she and her wife, actor Stephanie Allynne, recently dealt with on the June 6 episode of “The Late Show with [Stephen Colbert](.” [Read the story]( [Teen leaves his tardy parents behind when they refuse to get back to cruise ship on time]( Can we really blame him? [Parents](, not [kids](, are the ones making sure that deadlines are met, that everyone gets to important appointments on time, and that things generally run smoothly for the family. At least…that’s how it’s supposed to work. But many kids find themselves in the precarious situation of having a bit more savviness than their parents. This can be particularly frustrating for young adults when their parents refuse to see them as anything more than a know-nothing child. For one recent high school grad, that dilemma happened during a [cruise]( to the Caribbean Islands with his punctually challenged mom and dad. [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv](