Hold onto your corsets and prepare for a dose of radical self-love, because "Bridgerton" just served up a romance that's as groundbreaking as it is heartwarming. Penelope Featherington, our beloved wallflower turned society queen, isn't just defying societal expectations - she's challenging the very notion of who deserves to be loved and desired.
Penelope, with her sharp wit, infectious laugh, and a body that dares to deviate from the Hollywood norm, is a refreshing change of pace in a world obsessed with unrealistic beauty standards.
“The fact that she, like me, inhabits a body which is ever-so-slightly larger than those ordinarily allowed to appear onscreen feels particularly significant," says one "Bridgerton" fan.
And significant it is! To see Penelope, a character who embraces her curves and radiates confidence, find love with the dashing Colin Bridgerton is a victory for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't fit the narrow mold of on-screen romance.
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