‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan teams up with Kim Kardashian
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nicola Coughlan is expanding her already impressive resume by venturing into modeling, marking yet another achievement in her successful career.
In a new campaign, the 'Bridgerton' star showcases the latest collection from Skims, the loungewear, shapewear, and underwear brand created by Kim Kardashian. Her beauty and elegance shine through in the photos, leaving viewers in awe of her stunning appearance.
Coughlan, known for her role as Penelope Featherington in the hit Netflix series, models three dresses from Skims' soft lounge collection in the ad campaign.
In a new video shared by Kim Kardashian, Nicola shows off her beautiful curves in a long, summery citrus-coloured dress with spaghetti straps. In the video, she can be heard saying, "Everyone is wearing Skims."
The blonde beauty even took the time to comment on Kim's Instagram post, expressing how honored she was to be part of Skims' new campaign. Her comment read, "Such an honour loved making this."
The Skims official Instagram page recently posted photos of Coughlan, dressed in a light pink strappy dress against a vibrant floral backdrop.
In one image, the actress gazes into the distance, showcasing her stunning beauty. Another picture captures Coughlan in a form-fitting gray long-sleeved dress, emphasizing her curves as she lies down with her eyes closed, in a moment of peaceful contemplation.
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‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan has been a ‘fan of Skims since beginning’
In a recent press release, Coughlan expressed her long-standing admiration for Kim Kardashian's clothing line, Skims, which she has been a loyal supporter of since its inception.
"I’ve been a fan of Skims since the beginning. It’s been my on set lounging outfit since day one. I love that it’s a brand that makes everyone look and feel amazing,” she revealed in a press release.
Coughlan also shared her admiration for the latest collection, particularly highlighting the cozy and comfortable ribbed loungewear and sleepwear pieces that are currently available.
She went on to say, "The soft lounge styles are incredibly flattering, comfortable, and so soft, and so beautiful. Whether I’m wearing them at home or on set I always feel incredible in Skims."
Why did Kim Kardashian cast Nicola Coughlan in Skims new soft lounge campaign?
Kim Kardashian explained her choice to cast Coughlan in Skims' latest campaign through a statement she released. In her statement, she detailed her reasoning behind selecting Coughlan and highlighted the qualities that made her the perfect fit for the project.
Alongside this, the reality TV star expressed her admiration for Coughlan's work and talent, emphasizing the significance of her contribution to the campaign. Overall, Kardashian's statement shed light on the thought process and considerations that went into selecting Coughlan for the campaign.
“Everyone knows I’ve been a huge fan of Nicola and 'Bridgerton' since the beginning, so for her to star in our soft lounge campaign is a full-circle moment!” the Skims founder said.
Kim continued, “Nicola is such an inspiration on screen and beyond, and she really brought the campaign to life with her undeniable beauty and energy.”
‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan recalls first interaction with Kim Kardashian, says reality star 'slid into her DMs'
During a conversation with Bustle in 2022, Coughlan shared details about her initial encounter with Kim Kardashian, revealing that Kim had reached out to her by sending a direct message.
“I woke up one morning (in 2021) and had a DM from Kim Kardashian. I was like, ‘What is going on?’ So weird! We talked about 'Bridgerton,'” she told the media outlet.
Coughlan also reached out to Kim ahead of her hosting role on 'Saturday Night Live!' to wish her well “I messaged Kim to say, ‘You’re gonna do great!’ And she said, ‘Thanks, I’m really nervous.’ I told her, ‘No, you’re gonna kill it,’” she said.
Talking bout her bond with Kim, the Irish actress said, “She’s so nice. I’d heard that about her from lots of different people, and I can attest to it now.”