Simone Ashley Reaffirms Bridgerton Commitment

Simone Ashley, who rose to prominence as Kate Sharma in Netflix's Bridgerton, has reaffirmed her commitment to the series, stating she would rearrange her demanding schedule to reprise the role in future seasons. The 31-year-old actress shared these sentiments during a recent appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, emphasizing a deep sense of loyalty to the show that launched her international career.

Ashley, who portrayed the strong-willed Kate opposite Jonathan Bailey's Anthony Bridgerton in the 2022 second season, highlighted the efforts she and her co-star have made to remain involved. "I can only comment on what me and Jonny have done. We just really make sure that our schedules can just make it work," she said. Bailey, 37, exemplified this dedication by traveling repeatedly between Toronto, where he filmed the Wicked movie, and London for Bridgerton appearances in seasons three and four. Ashley noted that her own recent itinerary involved visiting eight cities in a single month, but she insisted she would prioritize the series if needed. "Thank God I've not been filming during the start of this year. ... But I would have done it. I would have scheduled it."