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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauren Morris

Simone Ashley addresses ‘loyalty’ to Bridgerton after drop in screen time: ‘I would’ve scheduled it in’

Simone Ashley may no longer be Bridgerton’s leading lady, but the season two star still clears her schedule whenever she’s asked to reprise the role of Kate Sharma.

The 31-year-old shot to international fame after being cast as Jonathan Bailey’s love interest in Bridgerton’s 2022 series. While she’s still part of the cast, her role as Kate – now Anthony Bridgerton’s wife – has shrunk over the last two seasons as the focus moved to the other Bridgerton siblings and their romances.

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