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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Shannon Lawlor

Simone Ashley reveals her favourite red-carpet moment and the beauty ritual she leans on before stepping out

Simone Ashley on various red carpets.

As I, along with the rest of world, patiently await the arrival of the second instalment of Bridgerton Season 3, I'm looking to get my fix of the 'Ton in any way I can. So, when I was invited to interview Simone Ashley, it is needless to say I jumped at the chance. The actress, known for playing Kate Sharma in the hit Netflix period drama, Olivia Hanan in Sex Education and sister to Ariel in the 2023 live-action remake of Disney's A Little Mermaid, has recently landed a new role: L'Oréal Paris UK spokesperson.

Over the past few years, Ashley has, in my eyes, cemented herself as somewhat of a red-carpet queen. Her love of high-fashion, couture and playful beauty looks has fast seen her become one of award season's most highly anticipated guests. So, over this year's Cannes film festival, I managed to grab 10 minutes with her ahead of her red-carpet appearance that same evening. This is Simone Ashley's life in red carpets...

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