Since the new season of Bridgerton premiered in March, Simone Ashley has been on everyone’s mind. The British actress joined the cast of the popular Netflix series as Kate Sharma and she surely dazzled the viewers with her star power. This might be her first time entering the thrilling and dramatic world of Bridgerton but she has been in the spotlight for a while. You might very well recognize her from another hit Netflix series, Sex Education.

Who is Simone Ashley?

Simone Ashley, an actress from the United Kingdom with Tamil ancestry, was born on March 30, 1995. At the Chiswick Arts Ed School, Ashley honed her acting skills. She claimed in an interview that she “grew up everywhere.” Ashley claims she has never resided in one place “for over a year.” She has spent the last few years mostly splitting her time between Los Angeles and London.

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Is Simone Ashley Dating Someone?

In an interview, the actress stated that although she does not currently have a romantic partner, “(she) would like to.” She also expressed a desire to start a family. Ashley remarked, “I feel like that would give me a sense of home.”

What Else Has Simone Ashley Worked On?

Her acting credits also include Broadchurch, Doctors, Casualty, The Sister, and the Ryan Reynolds-starrer Detective Pikachu in addition to Sex Education and Bridgerton. Ashley is looking forward to a part where she can showcase her musical talent. She has expertise in writing songs and is schooled in opera, musical theatre, and classical music.

What are The Actress’s Plans for the Future?

Ashley cited Margot Robbie as an inspiration. Margot Robbie’s production business, LuckyChap Entertainment, funded the Oscar-winning movie “Promising Young Woman.” Ashley, like Robbie, is launching her own production company so she can give priority to her endeavors. Ashley wants to play unexpected roles in the future.

“I’m interested in culturally specific roles, but also very much so non-culturally specific ones,” she said. “I want to go up for roles that anyone can relate to. I want to be seen for my talent. I think I’m very smart and I’ve got great ideas, and I want to be seen for that and not for how I look.” says Ashley.

More Unknown Facts About Simone Ashley

There is never you can know everything about a person. However, a few great facts are always a cherry on top!

The Actress was Selected for “Bridgerton” via Zoom within Two Weeks

Ashley first learned about the new show “Bridgerton,” while she was on the set of “Sex Education”. Her manager then texted her to schedule an interview for a part in that particular show. She had only two weeks for the casting process. So she didn’t have time to worry or “think about it much,” she said. 

Simone Ashley is a Dog Lover

Ashley and the Bridgerton character have a lot in common because they both adore dogs. While Ashley has a couple of dogs that she frequently posts about on social media, her character Kate has a cute corgi named Newton. When asked about working with the dog who portrays Newton on Bridgerton, Ashley said, “I’m really good with dogs, so he responded to me well”.

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Bridgerton has a Huge Impact on Ashley’s Sense of Style

Simone Ashley claimed that working at Bridgerton gave her additional opportunities to express herself through fashion. “Just learning all the designers, exploring their oeuvres, and understanding what makes them unique. Once you know more about their voice, you think, ‘Well, what can be my voice, how am I going to use this [knowledge] to express myself?’”

The Little Mermaid is Soon about to Feature Simone Ashley

According to reports, Simone Ashley will co-star with Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney’s next live-action The Little Mermaid film. 

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