Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley reveals the secrets of filming season 2 | Finish the Sentence

[@blainevanity6]

I do hope she comes back for S3. Kathony's chemistry was the best thing in S2!!

[@mavimelek6]

she is coming back.SheAnd anthony said it in an interview that they are going to be in every season

[@blainevanity6]

@@mavimelek6 OH THANK GOD YES

[@marshmart965]

INDEEED!! :))

[@SmileItRainsInRohan]

@@mavimelek6 I am SO RELIEVED thank you!

[@datinginoopreciouslyka1654]

@@mavimelek6 OMG!!!!

[@asniartirtarani6427]

Whoever casted simone ashley as the future lady bridgerton deserves a raise. The fact that simone ashley is a true gem and she makes appearance as the most perfect kate sharma are what has been making me stay. She is the diamond of season 2

[@iamnems9801]

Agree, she is the diamond of the season!

[@user-bro0921]

She is a diamond for life 💎

[@kadeijadalrymple137]

She really is

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

I'm so so desperate of sneak peaks of her in season 3! I cannot believe they're making us all wait this long

[@melodyal3357]

Exactly! I think the same about her and Jonathan Bailey indeed.

[@vicksy3503]

i love the fact she often talks about jonathan bailey, they have a beautiful friendship ❤️

[@c.dawkinsyoung9301]

They would actually make a cute couple in real life...

[@lunamg]

@@c.dawkinsyoung9301 jonathon is gay

[@c.dawkinsyoung9301]

@@lunamg I know.

[@kp782]

@@c.dawkinsyoung9301 yup, I just don't think that will happen :) maybe you know too

[@c.dawkinsyoung9301]

@@kp782 wishful thinking.

[@Lenka18s]

Their chemistry was OUT of this world. Definitely in my top 5 best couple chemistry on screen ever.

[@mariacmantovani]

my first has to be Jamie and Claire from Outlander! I still can’t believe the actors aren’t married!

[@cleosmom7]

I liked his romance last year better.

[@ceciliadupuypiquion7778]

Hes actually gay but yes i agree, great chemistry!

[@eternalbliss330]

@@ceciliadupuypiquion7778 girl that has nothing to do with the comment😭

[@azizcammioneur7311]

Agree! it's in my top 3 alongside Andrew Gardfield and Emma Stone in TASM2 and Brangelina in Mr and Mrs Smith. I don't know which one to put on top.

[@chiara6881]

She's one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen. Her eyes, her lineaments, her skin color. How one can be that attractive is beyond me

[@bethmaharaj9047]

The hair!!!! She looks like a barbie

[@isabelamoura1790]

@@bethmaharaj9047 she doesnt rlly but i do wish barbies looked like her

[@bethmaharaj9047]

@@isabelamoura1790 Sure she does. I live in South Africa and we have brown barbies for our kids and she's just as beautiful as them 😍 ❤

[@momminainteasy5710]

Yes her skin is beautiful 😍

[@sonalsrivastava9064]

Thanks, I learnt a new word.

[@sharmallama3546]

She’s so articulate and charming 💜 and I hate to sound shallow but she is just ridiculously beautiful. Like how is that beauty even possible? Other worldly.

[@shamar4005]

She is real life Barbie. Original!

[@silvermochi3273]

Ikr!

[@workit38]

This is why Indian win miss world most of the time cos the are naturally smashing

[@tashazors]

The entirety of season 2 I kept hearing myself say “she is so beautiful. Why is she so beautiful?” 🤣🤣🤣 What’s nice is her beauty isn’t off putting, and it grew on me more and more every time she was on screen.

[@sharmallama3546]

@@tashazors I’ve never fan girled this hard before 😂 But the Sharma sisters were both just painfully pretty lol They can act too so I’m keen to see what else they both do!

[@asniartirtarani6427]

No wonder why their chemistry is wayyyy too good, or the best chemistry of all time i have to say.. behind the scene, they are being entirely too sweet towards each other. I can't help but fall head over heels for their chemistry

[@user-jq6dq5iq9k]

yeessss

[@ceciliadupuypiquion7778]

He’s actually gay😭 but absolutely feel this too

[@jholdstock]

It’s so cute that she and Jonathan left gifts for each other while filming 🥺❤️

[@Laura-rt8tz]

Awkward when she was sharing her trailer with charithra 🤣

[@P.S.WeGotThis]

Oh dear lord. Her skin colour with that parrot green popping off it is absolutely gorgeous. And that bone structure with those large eyes?? Stunning.

[@singingrockstar9698]

Very modernist

[@abbysc417]

her skin is so glowy and stunning! Can't wait to watch s2 this weekend.

[@bpdynasty9265]

Her and Jonathan Bailey are just way too cute! Clearly a deep friendship that just translated so excellently into searing chemistry on-screen! Love it! I really hope we get a whole lot more of them in s3 - I felt like we didn't get enough post-marriage Kate & Anthony in s2!!

[@sonyabladewins1881]

Same! There wasn't enough scenes between them in s2 imo or maybe I'm just greedy 🤣

[@melodyal3357]

I think due to fact season 3 is about Polin they deprive us from Kanthony indeed because they know that Kanthony stole whole the show so in order not to shadow Polin’s romance they put Kanthony purposely more aside. Which is pity but understandable from creator’s part. No one can match Kanthony’s love and chemistry - and they know it.

[@kyungso_o126]

I feel like it would make a lot of sense for them to return in S3 since we didn't see enough of them in S2 as a couple.

[@J3ennife4]

They’re returning but they’re going to be background characters. So maybe some cute interactions but the main couple is going to be Benedict and Sophie Beckett (assuming they’re sticking with the books ofc). Not too pumped about Benedict’s season as it’s not my fave book - that belongs to Kate and Anthony, followed by P&C and Francesca and her mans Michael. Benedict’s is def more of a Cinderella story and it’s not my favorite trope, but hey he deserves love

[@kyungso_o126]

@@J3ennife4 yup I'm aware of Benedict's story. I also read his book and Kate does show up in some parts of his book. I feel like the series is slowly veering off from the books. I'm curious to see if they will actually follow Benedict and Sophie's cinderella story.

[@bluemingblossoms6899]

@@J3ennife4 yeah I heard rumors that they might do Penelope and Colin's season next.

[@jagger5392]

i’ve got my money on p&c tbh!

[@lawsin4761]

YES NOT ENOUGH OF THEM! That’s my biggest complaint of this season! I was craving more and more the more they interacted with each other ugh

[@aishwariyasaha374]

She's so beautiful and gorgeous! She resonates different kind of aura ✨

[@jessicalan2195]

She's absolutely gorgeous. How amazed I was admiring her beauty while watching season 2

[@rupamakkini6962]

her eyes are just so captivating

[@abigase135]

I replayed some scenes because I couldn't get enough of her face

[@iqmismatch]

With each episode I was captivated more and more…..for me she is definitely the diamond of the season 💙…. She and Jonathan did a marvelous job, it will be a tough act to follow for the next couple :)

[@daniellefernandes7510]

I love her chemistry with Jonathan!

[@Melanie-pn8re]

I love LOVE it how Simone and Jonathan r constantly talking about them being in S3 and the rest of the bridgerton series! Like they r so down for this show! I feel so spoiled and lucky to have them as Kate&Anthony 😭🥹

[@Thedaisy304]

Season 2 was the best. The overwhelming passion Anthony had for Kate was terrific. His acting was superb. One could actually feel his frustration on not being able to transmit his feelings for Kate. You could feel the chemistry between the two of them. Well done Jonathan. Hope you’re in Season 3.

[@zoyakhan8137]

he is a bridgerton sibling ofc he is going to be there

[@mabelselvamani8526]

Wouldn't mind another season dedicated to them. I am tamil too and am immensely happy to see Simone ashley and Charitha in the series.

[@busanbunnienie96]

why no one even talked about how she said "we were like a little married couple". I find that super cute

[@zoyakhan8137]

same

[@busanbunnienie96]

@@zoyakhan8137 and now they indeed married in the show

[@jobangharekhan2601]

True

[@ettaneubeck1712]

Jonathan and her have SOOO much chemistry and they seem like very good friends, they could not have picked a better Kate.

[@ladymallowyt]

When she said Jonathan left flowers in her trailer 🥺 and she left him little sandwiches. it just made me think of Kanthony. That's such a married Anthony thing to do for Kate

[@ramisaahmed8531]

When she mentioned season 3, I got so excited! Cannot wait to see them all again, eventhough it's been me only a couple hours since I finished s2 🤣 Also, I love how close her and Jonathan Bailey have gotten, so cute!

[@melodyal3357]

To be honest I don’t think we’d all love Kanthony sooo much if it wasn’t for Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley being chosen as characters to portrait Anthony and Kate. Their chemistry, their acting, their loveliness individually and together is just pure magic!

[@talisha5863]

Such a beautiful Indian woman, her skin, her hair, her facial features…..love how she seems to embrace who she is and grateful to the Shondaland crew for embracing Simone’s ethnicity and not whitewashing her character👏🏽👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀

[@TheKaniamania]

She's Indian? I thought she's half African.

[@Oll_704]

@@TheKaniamania why would you assume she’s African ?

[@LEA-yr7bb]

@@Oll_704 maybe she’s referring to Trini? At least I hope that’s what she means by half African

[@addiea.9658]

Indian or Pakistani women are very diverse. Not many look like her.

[@wesleycorlynda8371]

I’m glad they picked a lower cast person, who’s skin is much darker…. Looks beautiful with rich , brown skin.

[@Vixin24]

She was so wonderful this season! Her and Jonathan Bailey had insane chemistry. And she seems so lovely in real life!

[@juliehermans2256]

Thank you Bridgerton and Simone Ashley for showcasing the amazing beauty of dark skinned indian women. I’ve grown up thinking I was way too dark to meet the standards of Indian beauty. ❤️🇮🇳

[@amalilconfused]

Simone, Jonathan, and Charithra were perfectly cast! She made Kate’s character more nuanced with her passion for horses, dedication for her family, and her competitive spirit.

[@azizcammioneur7311]

Please, we need more of her and Jonathan Bailey in S3.

[@chefsherie]

I love her and she portrayed her character excellently. I think Jonathan and Ashley has a really good chemistry, their eye to eye look is really convincing.

[@nataliecoody4359]

Absolutely love season 1 I wasn't sure if I was going to like season 2 and oh boy was I wrong it was awesome it was probably my favorite season so far all seasons are 👍

[@georgiabarker6852]

She is so well spoken. Her accent is very posh too😁

[@____-gy5mq]

well she's british, what did you expect?

[@ivvister2303]

@@____-gy5mq uh I don't think you've heard a majority of British accents at all. They sound like this to absolutely horrendous imo

[@Elena-mw7nz]

when she says ''johnny'' instead of ''jonathan'' ... that guys makes me ship this relationship even more I just love them! 😍

[@lou4711]

Season 2 > Season 1 And you CAN'T change my mind. It's not about better costumes or music or the fact that finally there was no character I wanted to strangle (Except Colin) . Season 2 has a lot of important moments, we learn how devastated another human being can be and how desperately he tries to be better. I love that this series is at the same time enjoyable and so sweet, that in a moment to break your heart

[@iKONLILAC]

I'm so obsessed with her!! Can't wait to see her in the upcoming seasons!!

[@shayanibiswas4103]

Such a burning chemistry between Kate and Anthony😍

[@hobijung1464]

I LOVE HER! I hope she gets to appear in the following seasons

[@nimely2688]

i think it is already confirmed she will

[@chonky1999]

She has such a unique charm i can't even explain . She really doesn't have that common beauty features ! Everything about her is just amazing. The shape of her face is not common at all & we don't see that quite often on screen which is very realistic. Bollywood would never ever cast someone with this dark skin colour & very uncommon face shape. Bollywood should take fcking notes at this points. Her personality & beauty & her face shape makes her really look independent & strong .... She should play wonder woman lol.

[@marwak7581]

aw hearing simone talk about her friendship with johnny bailey is lovely! i wonder if that was a factor in their amazing on-screen chemistry as well, i can only imagine it helps :)

[@fredkettenis2940]

Everything has been said, but didn't we all fell in love with this gorgeous, intelligent, charming Lady...? And did I alreadysaid she is gorgeous...? With the hihghest respect!

[@Capricorn197530]

Could anyone be more gorgeous than this girl! dark skin and so beautiful

[@acgoh2146]

She’s so gorgeous! I already love her!

[@connorfitz-patrick]

I love Simone! She's a breath of fresh air 💜

[@ms.LauraRodriguez]

I FREAKING LOVE HER!!!! SO CLASSY AND NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! I LOVED THAT SHE PLAYED KATE AS A REAL BADASS!!!!!

[@Ademeo326]

Fantastic interview ! U can tell Jonny and Simione have a fantastic friendship !!! I hope she comes back season 3 we need more kanthony !!

[@mariamartin1207]

Simone Ashley what a beautiful person inside and out. Thoroughly enjoying this interview and even when she talks about Jonathan Bailey her smile gets bigger. Their chemistry was amazing I thoroughly enjoyed season 2 much more than season 1. Let's hope we get to see them evolve in their happy married life together. I love this show so much ❤❤❤

[@HeavenlyBell]

Simone in season 3? I'm all for it.

[@rosehampton2901]

I don't see it going pass 4. If so I don't want Simon to return until the last season, if possible he is in high demand!!! The last episode should be all of the Brighertons and their spouses and children for the last wedding. Even if it is a movie.

[@zoyakhan8137]

@@rosehampton2901 she is the viscountess that means she has to be present around more often unlike Simon, and johnny and Simone said they will be they as side characters not completely disappeared like Simon for obvious reasons

[@rosehampton2901]

I don't see what the ranking structure has to do with them making a movie with all of the Brigerton siblings attending the last wedding with their spouses and children 🤔!!!

[@lenaskyfish4883]

Clearly, she didn't sign a 1 season contract like Regé-Jean did. Look forward to seeing her in feature seasons.

[@LuneP]

@@rosehampton2901 it doesnt have anything to do with your idea for a movie. They, as I did, probably understood from your comment that you didnt see Anthony and Kate appearing for more than 4 seasons, and they meant that they will have to be present for all the seasons (whatever the number of them might be) because as viscount and viscountess they are now responsible for the bridgerton home and unmarried siblings. After reading your comment a few times tho, I understand you meant you dont see Netflix making more than 4 seasons

[@yulisagarcia2475]

I need her to be a regular for the remainder of Bridgerton

[@richardphipps5879]

the chemistry with her and johnny was just amazing to watch on screen

[@soumilidebnath7881]

Firstly of course most of us are thankful for the representation of Indian culture. During the Haldi ceremony scene, I remember feeling that I have heard the bg music somewhere and I realized it's the Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham title song, and I came to the conclusion that they truly looked into it well and put subtle elements to keep the Indianness going and it is no doubt that they did not fail to grasp our attention this season. Everyone was stunning and I look forward to more diversity. Edit: Guys I might have portrayed my comment in a rather wrong way. There are things that I failed to notice and state in my comment. I am so sorry if it offended any of you for some reason.

[@addiea.9658]

Being indian, the diversity is writing stories for coloured ppl. Not turning white characters into POC just to get the ratings. We aren't desperate to be given white roles as a token gesture.

[@soumilidebnath7881]

@@addiea.9658 well you are right I won't deny that. But I guess it's fine if they wanted to do something different. Not many period novels or dramas are written about us.

[@LayllasLocker]

@@addiea.9658 I totally agree with you, however, Bridgerton is a fantasy and it is so cool to see the influence of other cultures in this "regency era" Makes it way more fun. :D

[@uchihamadra2722]

@@addiea.9658 Agreed

[@_chapternumberone_8782]

well kabhi kushi kabhi gham is probably one of the most popular bollywood movies abroad...so I wouldn’t say they looked into it well...but yea huge appreciation to them for casting indian women who are dark skinned and not white.

[@HunHun94]

She's so beautiful! I adored her in S2. I hope she comes back~

[@Tfsmb]

Im literally shocked at how many times she mentioned johnny in this interview. They must be really close

[@rai.b]

the casting is beautiful

[@jolisaramos4215]

She's stunning both on the inside and out.

[@user-bro0921]

I love how she dropped that little nugget at the end-she is definitely returning for s3 ❤️

[@iamrose8537]

She played the role well. Oh my gosh!She is stunning!

[@zgirlsfc5474]

Watched season 2 like a million times. God

[@cgrbt01]

She's so beautiful I can't help but stare at her in every scene. I now feel how Anthony felt.

[@takumiusui1323]

I liked season 1 but oh my, I lived season 2. It was thrilling from start to end, no boring phases in between absolutely enjoyed the ride.

[@wildchic6815]

can't take my eyes off her she is so beautiful 😍

[@venkatanithish7757]

Please if the Bridgerton team sees this 🥺🥺🥺 we want More scenes of Kate and Anthony together 🥺🥺in next season. In the season 2 their love is epic but they both were bound to society and family responsibilities,but this time I want to see their open & free Love story 😭😭❤️❤️❤️ #Kanthony

[@rosalynredwood4542]

Absolutely beautiful..as a southeast Asian with curly hair like her..her being like this is huge confidence booster for me💖

[@zetecandi]

She is very beautiful, kind and funny and has a beautiful voice, I love her natural British accent! Ah she is amazing wearing this color😍😍🤩

[@n_torop]

Both of the seasons are just great in terms of actors. The cast they’ve chosen for both surpasses all expectations

[@swordscot]

The chemistry between her and Jonathan Bailey was off the charts. Who says gay men can’t play straight?

[@clichepuffeatingdiaries]

I absolutely love how in most of her interviews her hair is done! My hair looks like that naturally curly and wavy and I never liked them but looking how beautiful she looks in them it's making me appreciate my hair more!

[@the_creative_streakdiy5480]

Her face cut is amazing.

[@a49-n2o]

These are actually great questions! Props to whoever set them up

[@corneliamichelle7856]

I love season 2! Watching it for the 3rd time already!!!

[@shesokayiguess]

I love it mire than the first!! The chemistry of the leads were way more believable

[@marialycialaigrivadelo2817]

“Anthony” and “Kate” were amazing! I Love their story. I felt their conflicts, their hurts, their happiness together 💜 I can’t wait for season 3 😁 The Queen, Lady Violet and Lady Danbury scenes were just iconic 😁 I CAN’T WAIT FOR SEASON 3… I just Love the strength the women in this series demonstrates. Their Love of family, purpose, convictions, and courage were simply awe inspiring. Because of Bridgerton, I’ve discovered my Love for historical romance Novels. Please say there’s a season 3 and it must have the original cast…

[@corneliamichelle7856]

@@shesokayiguess omg i feel the same way!!

[@corneliamichelle7856]

@@marialycialaigrivadelo2817 I know right, I cried so many times watching S2

[@shesokayiguess]

@@corneliamichelle7856 Kate was distractingly beautiful and Anthony is way hotter this season too ❤

[@aryanajaydentugasmaclang7522]

I loved her chemistry with Jonathan!!! They just haver very good chemistry, all the close breathing, the staring, everything was sooo good it gave me butterflies! So excited for season 3 and I really hope they will both still be there🥰

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Her and Johnny share an amazing chemistry ❤❤❤

[@firstofall21]

when it's first announced I doubted her, but now SHE IS THE BEST for kate

[@yazyaz9966]

I love the fact that the leading characters in this show are a gay man and a brown woman! MORE PLSSS

[@lauzia6098]

wow i didn’t even think about that that’s so great, especially as it’s a period drama

[@yazyaz9966]

I didn’t even notice until someone pointed it out.

[@addiea.9658]

She is also Asian

[@maryamnelson8063]

Oh yes, the mystery. THE INTRIGUE. My god was it thrilling. and frustrating. and absolutely delightful.

[@denisadellinger4543]

The most gorgeous woman I ever set my eye on and the only one for Anthony on Bridgerton. Simply amazing.

[@Thatcurlyhairedgirlll]

Gosh I loved her character and femininity. No doubt those two had such a wonderful chemistry given how ridiculously charming and gracious they were towards each other. ❤️

[@sonyabladewins1881]

Why is she so stunning though 😭😍

[@Nurse_Gelai]

Kate you really did a good job in portraying the character of Kathani Sharma in Bridgerton.I sooo love you character.Hope to see you in all seasons of this series.You are superb!

[@israam1239]

Her face give you comfort when you look at it

[@candymax2065]

Simone is so beautiful, so perfect🥰

[@ardenfuchs651]

simone and jonathan’s chemistry is truly cinematic

[@norlynp4477]

She deserves the recognition!!

[@riemasiefabilinia1696]

She's absolute gorgeous 💓😭 love her

[@the_creative_streakdiy5480]

Her eyes are so luminous

[@alicegoldenvalley]

She was sooo good in Bridgerton! I hope she comes back for season 3!! 😍💖💖 And the beauty omg, I feel like she’s going to be signed with beauty & fashion brands in no time, if she isn’t already!

[@myraB97]

Simone Ashley is so pretty, I love her character as Kate in Bridgerton s2

[@steyasteson7843]

i really loved how they casted her as kate, whose personality is quite fierce and headstrong. it's a rare occurrence for brown girls to be shown on media first of all, even rarer to see them presented in a way that doesn't make them look undesirable or unattractive. so for kate to become a brown girl really struck me because it made me feel like "wow.. maybe someday someone might love me as much as anthony loves kate"

[@AttyDG]

From Olivia to Kate ... She has come a long way and deserves every bit of it.

[@CrAZychicke]

This is so cute. I loved them so much! I hope we get more kanthony scenes in s3

[@snezanax]

her and daphne are gonna have the best scenes and eloise just loving her because she says what she things, amazing lady bridgerton

[@chmeg]

"Maybe in season 3 I'll keep something." OOOOMGGGGGG, she's definitely returning!!! I'm feeling freaking relieved and happy!!!

[@msnandimarie7023]

I understand they will return season 3 and 4. Also I am looking forward to the spinoff series about Queen Charlotte - her younger self, also Lady Danbury as her younger self and Violet Bridgerton (mother of the Bridgertons). It will show the relationship between King George and Queen Charlotte. That will be very exciting.

[@Liz86000]

This is actually very sweet ! I love her relationship with Jonathan Bailey !

[@nicolewhite3181]

S2 was sooo much better than S1. I LOVED it!!!!

[@SD-gm8oi]

The first time she came on screen I was like man she is beautiful. WOW.

[@joshabelpaguio3329]

OMG since the first time I saw Kate in the teaser and trailer, I've been a fan of her, she's so gorgeous and such an amazing actress 🥰

[@Swy333]

I watched season 2 without any expectations at first. What's wrong with this? It was more fun than I thought and the actors' acting was great, so I was immersed in it in an instant. After hearing the character interpretation, I fell deeper into them. oh my God, Anthony and Kate deserved to be loved.

[@erloum1775]

that green on her skin!!!!!!! IS! EVERYTHING!

[@zoyakhan8137]

i loved it more than the 1st one

[@m.e.5]

I love the real life dynamic of Simone, Johnny, and Charithra’s relationships!

[@sylviac4051]

She is so beautiful and kindness shows that she cares about all characters ❤️❤️

[@doloresvargasbautista1100]

Tiene una dulzura en la voz y en la serie sacá toda su fuerza me encanta