Simone Ashley Biography
Simone Ashley is a well-known British actress who began her career in the Netflix period dramas “Bridgerton” and “Sex Education” from 2009 to 2011. She was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in European entertainment in 2022. In 2020, Ashley played Elise Fox in the ITV psychological thriller miniseries “The Sister.” Additionally, she had an undisclosed role in the 2023 live-action adaptation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Simone Ashley Age
Ashley was born on March 30, 1995, in Camberley, Surrey, England. Simone is 27 years old as of 2024. She therefore celebrates her birthday on the 30th of March each year.
Simone Ashley Height
Ashley stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Simone Ashley Family
Ashley was born in Camberley, Surrey, England, to her supportive parents, Latha and Gunasekharan Pillai. Simone holds British nationality and grew up with an older brother. In an interview with Glamour, she shared that she was initially hesitant about pursuing the arts because she was raised in a family of academics.
Simone Ashley Husband
Ashley is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Ashley being in any past relationship with anyone.
Simone Ashley’s Net Worth
Ashley has an estimated net worth of $4 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an actress.
Simone Ashley Education
Ashley attended Beaconsfield High School and then Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead for her sixth-form education. Ashley spent part of her teenage years in California with relatives before training in acting at the Arts Educational School in West London.
Simone Ashley Career
Ashley’s first acting role was in two episodes of the CBBC fantasy teen drama “Wolfblood” as Zuhra. She then appeared in the thriller series “Guilt” (2016) and the ITV crime drama “Broadchurch” (2017). She made her feature film debut in 2018 with a minor role in “Boogie Man” as Aarti and a more significant role in “Kill Ben Lyk” as one of the many characters named Ben Lyk.
From 2019 to 2021, Ashley played the recurring character Olivia Hanan in the Netflix comedy-drama “Sex Education.” In 2020, she also appeared as Elise Fox in the ITV psychological thriller miniseries “The Sister.” Ashley was named one of Variety’s 2021 Brits to Watch.
After auditioning in 2020, it was announced in February 2021 that she would star as leading lady Kate Sharma in the second series of the Shondaland-produced Netflix romance period drama “Bridgerton,” based on the second novel in Julia Quinn’s series, “The Viscount Who Loved Me.” The series was released in March 2022, and she recurred her role for the third series.
In 2022, Ashley was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in European entertainment, Time 100 Next, and The Hollywood Reporter’s Great British and Irish Film and TV Breakouts. She appeared on the cover of British Vogue’s December 2022 and March 2024 issues, the latter as part of an ensemble of 40 women celebrating Edward Enninful’s tenure as editor. She also played Indira, a sister of Ariel, in the 2023 live-action adaptation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Simone Ashley Simone Ashley Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- Kill Ben Lyk as Girl Ben Lyk in 2018
- Boogie Man as Aarti in 2018
- The Little Mermaid as India in 2023
- Detective Pikachu as Girlfriend in 2019
- 10 Lives as Rose in 2023
Tv Shows
- Bridgerton as Kathani “Kate” Sharma / Lady Bridgerton from 2022 to present
- Strike as Alicia in 2017
- Sex Education as Olivia Hanan from 2019 to 2021
- Doctors as Sofia Johal in 2018
- Broadchurch as Dana in 2017
- The Sister as Elise Fox in 2020
- Wolfblood as Zuhra in 2016
Simone Ashley Bridgerton
Since 2022, she has starred as Kathani “Kate” Sharma, later Lady Bridgerton, in the historical fiction-romance streaming series “Bridgerton.” The show centers on the Bridgerton family and takes place in Regency-era London during the social season, where young nobles and gentry are introduced into society. Kate, a Viscountess Bridgerton and a spinster has recently arrived from India. Additionally, the series has been renewed for a third and fourth season. She stares alongside other Actors and Actress who include:
- Jonathan Bailey
- Harriet Cains
- Adjoa Andoh
- Bessie Carter
- Nicola Coughlan
- Kathryn Drysdale
- Ruth Gemmell
- Lorraine Ashbourne
- Florence Hunt
- Martins Imhangbe
Simone Ashley Ethnicity | Nationality
Ashley was Born on March 30, 1995, in Camberley, Surrey, England, Ashley is the daughter of Latha and Gunasekharan Pillai. She is British by nationality and comes from an Indian heritage with a Tamil background.
Simone Ashley Met Gala
In May 2022, Ashley attended the Met Gala, where she made a bold statement wearing Moschino. Her outfit had a gold metallic bustier paired with a body-hugging maxi skirt. She accessorized with a shawl and a collar necklace by De Beers Jewelry. Ashley styled her hair in a sleek ponytail and opted for burgundy smoky-eye makeup to complete her look.
Simone Ashley The Little Mermaid
Ashley played the role of Indira in the 2023 live-action adaptation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which is based on Disney’s 1989 animated film of the same name. The movie follows the story of Ariel (Halle Bailey), the youngest daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem), the ruler of the underwater kingdom Atlantica. Ariel, captivated by the human world, falls in love with the handsome Prince Eric.
Simone Ashley Detective Pikachu
In 2019, she played the role of Girlfriend in the mystery fantasy comedy film “Detective Pikachu.” The movie follows former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman and the titular Pokémon as they try to solve the mysterious disappearance of Tim’s father, Harry.
Simone Ashley Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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