I adore the belle of Bridgerton

NICOLA COUGHLAN, star of Bridgerton and Derry Girls, looked absolutely stunning at the Baftas in a violet Valentino gown.

There is something so lifeaffirming about this young woman — a brilliant, vibrant talent who physically defies the stereotype of the successful young actress.

I just wish there were more like her: beautiful and confident, but also so much easier to relate to than your common-or-garden half-starved waif.