Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan Bonds with Kim Kardashian Over Netflix Show

In a recent development, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has shared that her favorite celebrity fan interaction was with none other than Kim Kardashian. According to Coughlan, the two have been messaging each other, with Kardashian asking the actress all sorts of questions about the hit Netflix series.

Coughlan, who portrays the character of Penelope Featherington on Bridgerton, joked during a 2021 Q&A that Kardashian is her "close personal friend" and "best friend." The 38-year-old actress revealed that the Skims founder has been reaching out to her, eager to learn more about the show.

This newfound friendship between the two celebrities comes as Coughlan is set to star in an upcoming Netflix drama series based on the 2021 book "If You Lived Here You'd Be Famous By Now" by Via Bleidner. The show will follow the story of a 16-year-old named Via, who transfers to Calabasas High from a private Catholic school and experiences "culture shock, not to mention absolutely lonely."

While details about the new series remain scarce, the connection between Coughlan and Kardashian has certainly piqued the interest of fans. As the Bridgerton star continues to navigate her rising fame, it seems she has found an unlikely ally in the form of the reality TV icon.