Simone Ashley Wiki, Biography
Simone Ashley is an American actress best known for her role in the hit series Bridgerton, which premiered on May 16, 2024. She has also gained recognition for her performances in several films and television shows, including Sex Education (2009–2011).
Simone Ashley Height | Weight
Ashley stands at approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 64 kilograms.
Simone Ashley Age
Born on March 30, 1995, in Camberley, Surrey, England, Ashley is 27 years old as of 2024. She celebrates her birthday each year on March 30.
Simone Ashley Parents | Siblings | Relatives
Ashley was born to her supportive parents, Latha and Gunasekharan Pillai, in Camberley, Surrey, England. She holds British nationality and has one older brother. In an interview with Glamour, she shared that she initially hesitated to pursue an artistic career because she grew up in an academically oriented family.
Simone Ashley Worth
Through her successful acting career, Ashley has amassed an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Simone Ashley Husband
Details regarding Ashley’s marital status remain private. Updates about her personal life will be provided once available.
Simone Ashley Educational Background
Ashley attended Beaconsfield High School before enrolling at Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead for her sixth-form studies. During her teenage years, she spent time with relatives in California and later trained in acting at the Arts Educational School in West London.
Simone Ashley Job | Career | Biography
Ashley began her acting career with two appearances as Zuhra in the CBBC fantasy teen drama Wolfblood. She later featured in the thriller series Guilt (2016) and the ITV crime drama Broadchurch (2017). Her film debut came in 2018 with roles in Boogie Man as Aarti and Kill Ben Lyk, where she played one of the characters named Ben Lyk.
From 2019 to 2021, she portrayed Olivia Hanan in the Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education. In 2020, she appeared as Elise Fox in the ITV psychological thriller miniseries The Sister. Her talent earned her a spot on Variety’s “Brits to Watch” list in 2021. After a successful audition in 2020, Ashley was cast as Kate Sharma in the second season of the Netflix romance period drama Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s novel The Viscount Who Loved Me. The series premiered in March 2022, and she reprised her role in the third season.
In 2022, Ashley was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe – Entertainment, Time 100 Next, and The Hollywood Reporter’s Great British and Irish Film and TV Breakouts. She also appeared on the covers of British Vogue’s December 2022 and March 2024 issues. In addition, she portrayed Indira, one of Ariel’s sisters, in Disney’s 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
Simone Ashley Movies and TV Shows
Simone Ashley Movies
Ashley appeared as Indira in The Little Mermaid (2023). She also starred as Girlfriend in Detective Pikachu (2019), Girl Ben Lyk in Kill Ben Lyk (2018), and Aarti in Boogie Man (2018).
Simone Ashley TV Shows
Her television credits include Olivia Hanan in Sex Education (2019–2021), Dana in Broadchurch (2017), Elise Fox in The Sister (2020), Zuhra in Wolfblood (2016), Alicia in Strike (2017), Sofia Johal in Doctors (2018), and Kathani “Kate” Sharma / Lady Bridgerton in Bridgerton (2022–present).
Simone Ashley Bridgerton
Since 2022, Ashley has played Kathani “Kate” Sharma, later Lady Bridgerton, in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. Set in Regency-era London, the series follows the Bridgerton family as they navigate high society during the social season. Kate, a Viscountess from India, captures attention with her strength, wit, and independence. The show has been renewed for its third and fourth seasons.
She stars alongside Jonathan Bailey, Harriet Cains, Adjoa Andoh, Bessie Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Kathryn Drysdale, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Florence Hunt, and Martins Imhangbe.
Simone Ashley Ethnicity | Nationality
Ashley was born in Camberley, Surrey, England, to Latha and Gunasekharan Pillai. She holds British nationality and is of Indian descent, specifically Tamil heritage.
Simone Ashley Met Gala
In May 2022, Ashley made her Met Gala debut wearing a striking Moschino ensemble. Her outfit featured a gold metallic bustier paired with a fitted maxi skirt, complemented by a shawl and a De Beers Jewelry collar necklace. She completed the look with a sleek ponytail and burgundy smoky-eye makeup.
Simone Ashley The Little Mermaid
Ashley portrayed Indira, one of Ariel’s sisters, in Disney’s 2023 live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The film reimagines the 1989 animated classic, following Ariel (Halle Bailey), the youngest daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem), who falls in love with Prince Eric from the human world.
Simone Ashley Detective Pikachu
In 2019, Ashley appeared as the Girlfriend in the fantasy comedy Detective Pikachu. The film follows Tim Goodman, a former Pokémon trainer, who teams up with Detective Pikachu to uncover the mysterious disappearance of his father, Harry.
Simone Ashley Twitter(X), Facebook, and Instagram
Ashley is active on social media, where she connects with fans and shares updates about her career. She has around 4.1 M followers on Instagram, 4K followers on Twitter, and 7 K followers on Facebook.