Simone Ashley, known for her role in "Bridgerton," recently shared a collection of photographs from a lavish holiday on Instagram. The 31-year-old actress posted images of herself in various bikini ensembles while at an undisclosed luxury location.
In the shared album, Ashley is seen in a pink floral bikini while at the beach and later in a green bikini while paddleboarding. She also posted images of herself relaxing under palm trees and walking along the beach in a yellow dress.
Ashley, who was born to first-generation Indian immigrants, pursued a career in the arts despite her parents' initial reservations. After studying Musical Theatre, she secured roles in British dramas before her breakthrough as Olivia in Netflix's "Sex Education." Her role as Kate Sharma in "Bridgerton" significantly increased her fame, earning her a place on Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Time 100 Next.
Ashley has spoken about systemic prejudices in the acting industry, including colorism and typecasting. She has expressed pride in her role in "Bridgerton" for increasing representation for women of color and has discussed managing anxiety that arose from increased public recognition.
Beyond "Bridgerton," Ashley has also taken on roles in the rom-com "Picture This" and is set to appear in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" as Miranda's new assistant, Amari. She has also released a music EP, "Songs I Wrote in New York," and has upcoming film projects, including "Peaked" and "Falling."