Bridgerton showrunner reveals Penelope’s makeover scene was inspired by iconic Nineties film

Penelope eventually has a makeover that is aimed to boost her confidence, a scene Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has said is a reference to the film She’s All That.

The showrunner acknowledged this scene structure where beauty automatically leads to acceptance may not appeal to modern audiences.

It comes after Penelope Featherington actor Nicola Coughlan revealed she’d requested to have more nude scenes in the third season of Bridgerton.