Get ready for a scandal, Bridgerton fans! Nicola Coughlan, the actress who brings the sharp-witted Penelope Featherington to life, just served up a piping hot take on modern-day double standards, and it's more shocking than Lady Whistledown's latest gossip sheet.

In a recent interview, Coughlan didn't mince words when asked about the relevance of Bridgerton's Regency-era setting to the present day.

While the show is known for its lavish balls, opulent costumes, and steamy romances, it also tackles themes of societal expectations, particularly for women. And according to Coughlan, some things haven't changed as much as we might like to think.

"It's More Insidious Now": Coughlan Calls Out Double Standards

"We like to think that we're so liberal and open," Coughlan mused, "but I think the world is still far more judgmental towards women having agency with their sexuality than it is towards men.

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Coughlan's words hit a nerve, sparking a flurry of online discussions about the enduring double standards women face, even in the 21st century.

"She's not wrong," one Twitter user commented. "We've come a long way, but women are still judged harshly for their choices, especially when it comes to sex."

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