Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has been close to tears after trolls told her to 'lose a stone'.
The actress, who plays Nicky Wheatley, took to Instagram to speak about the incredibly cruel comments she has recieved.
Kimberly, 33, was pictured earlier this week wearing a grey leotard and pink trainers as she worked up a sweat outdoors in Manchester.
But the Corrie newcomer has been left devastated by some of the comments she has reieceved.
Posting a video on social media, Kimberly wrote: "Being trolled. Contains swearing and a heavy amount of emotion."
An emotional Kimberly revealed some of the negative comments she received including that she "needs a stylist, it looks like I'm wearing a parachute, that I'm disgusting, that I'm ugly."
She added: "I was standing next to my co-star Sean Ward and the comments about him were 'he's gorgeous'.
"He is gorgeous by the way, fact, but it's interesting how we talk about two different genders. "
"I did a photo shoot in gym gear and it goes online and the comments are 'you're fat', 'you're ugly', 'you need to lose a stone', thunder thighs, cellulite, 'mum bod', 'gym gear? more like Jim's burger van'.
"The list goes on. I know this doesn't solely belong to me. A lot of people are getting trolled.
"We are normalised to it, but this isn't normal.
"You're not going to affect my self-confidence, but I am somebody's daughter. My mum had to read those comments, and that's horrible for them.
"The world is really difficult right now and we're all just trying to get by.
"In particular I'm in a job where it's currently classed as 'non-viable'.
"So if you see something today online that you don't like, swipe on by. It really is that simple.
"Anyway I think I've said my piece. I'm going to go now and probably get a burger from Jim's van."
Kimberly has been inundated with comments from co-stars and fans.
Former Our Girl and Corrie star Sean Ward was one of the first to comment, writing: "SO MUCH LOVE. YOU A REAL ONE B."
"Jealousy and ignorance. Ignore them and carry on as there is nothing wrong with the way you look at all," a follower wrote.
Another said: "You are beautiful, you don’t need to do anything you just be you sweets (you lucky thin next to Sean ward) you're amazing."
"Sending u massive love @kimberly_h_s you are a gorgeous, talented, beautiful soul, never be told different. You can stand your own, and that's what people despise," a fan also added.
Kimberley arrived as sex worker Nicky in Corrie this summer.
Kimberley has recently been working on a new project with Sean, who played former Weatherfield baddie Callum Logan.
