Simone Ashley: 9 facts about the Bridgerton actress you should know

Simone Ashley facts: Get to know the Sex Education

1. Get to know Sex Education and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley here

You already know Simone Ashley as Olivia on Netflix’s Sex Education but she’s about to gain a whole new legion of fans when she appears as Kate Sharma in Bridgerton season 2. Get to know the actress here, from her age and height to her previous roles… [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Vype]

2. How old is Simone Ashley?

Simone Ashley is 26 years old. She was born on March 30th in 1995. That makes her an Aries, in case you were wondering about her star sign. [via Instagram]

3. How tall is Simone Ashley?

According to a model profile on Bellazon, Simone Ashley is around 178m tall, which is about 5ft 10 inches. [via Instagram]

4. Where is Simone Ashley from? What is her ethnicity?

Simone Ashley is a British actress of South Asian descent. In an interview with Veylex, Simone described what it was like becoming an actress in an Indian family full of traditional academics: “They still find it quite scary and unsettling. There is no crystal ball, no security, no guarantee. Which can be a parents worst nightmare.” [via Instagram]

5. What is Simone Ashley's net worth?

Not much is known about Simone Ashley’s net worth right now. But thanks to her roles in Netflix’s Sex Education, and the upcoming second season of Bridgerton, expect her net worth to rise! [via Instagram]

6. Who plays Olivia in Sex Education?

Simone Ashley plays Olivia Hanan in Netflix’s Sex Education. Olivia is friends with Ruby, Aimee and Anwar a.k.a. The Untouchables. She later becomes friends with Maeve, Lily, Ola and Viv. Simone will be returning as Olivia in the third season of the show. [Netflix]

7. Who will play Kate in Bridgerton season 2?

Simone Ashley is set to appear in Bridgeton season 2 as Kate Sharma (originally named Kate Sheffield in Julia Quinn’s novel). Readers of the Bridgerton series will already know how iconic Kate is and how much she’ll affect Anthony Bridgerton. According to Deadline, Kate and her family “were conceived by the series’ producing team as being of Indian descent in a continuation of the reimagined, multi-racial world of 1880s London’s high society’”. [via Instagram]

8. What movies has Simone Ashley been in?

As well as her breakout role in Sex Education, Simone Ashley has appeared in a handful of films, including Boogie Man, Kill Ben Lyk and 2019’s Detective Pikachu. [via Instagram]

9. What TV shows has Simone Ashley been in?

Simone Ashley’s first TV role was in Wolfblood. She then appeared in Guilt, Broadchurch season 3, Doctors and Casualty. Her biggest role to date is as Olivia in Netflix’s Sex Education. She also recently appeared in The Sister as Elise Fox. Simone is set to take on a lead role in Bridgerton season 2, as Kate Sharma. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images]

10. Who did Simone Ashley play in Broadchurch?

Simone Ashley played the role of Dana in Broadchurch season 3, opposite David Tenant and Olivia Colman. Her soon-to-be Bridgerton love interest, Jonathan Bailey, also has a role in Broadchurch as Olly Stevens, although they did not appear together in the same season. [ITV]

11. Does Simone Ashley have Instagram?

Yes! And you can find her at @simoneasshley. On her grid, you’ll find photoshoots, gorgeous selfies and glimpses of life behind-the-scenes while she films Sex Education with her cast mates. Expect even more snaps from her days on the Bridgerton set. [via Instagram]