Simone Ashley is looking back on the work it took to get her to where she is now, Bridgerton's rising starlet. MORE: Simone Ashley reveals surprising adverse reaction on Bridgerton setThe actress visited the Ellen Show, which was temporarily being hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish and Ellen’s resident dancer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss.The three discussed Simone's upbringing, how she got into acting, behind-the-scenes details of filming the hit Netflix show, and she even revealed an incredible hidden talent.WATCH: Simone left mortified by fans reaction to showMORE: Bridgerton star Simone Ashley's new cut-out dress will blow your mindThe 27-year-old is of South Asian descent and was born in England before she moved to Los Angeles when she was ten-years-old.On Bridgerton, she plays the elusive Kate Sharma, a newcomer for the show's second season. The second installment's plot focuses on Jonathan Bailey's character, Viscount Bridgerton, on his journey to find the perfect match for him, and follows his growing interest in Kate.True to her California upbringing, her first role, which she confessed was a "wild experience" was in Straight Outta Compton, the biopic portraying NWA's trajectory and Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr.
Bridgerton Star Simone Ashley Gave Herself a Tattoo While Quarantining
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday where she confessed to the host that she's not only given herself, but also a number of her castmates, . Ashley explained that it all started at the beginning of the pandemic while she was in lockdown in Los Angeles. Like everyone else at the time, she was “making banana bread, tie-dying, all of that kind of stuff,” when she “thought it would be a good idea” to buy a tattoo gun.
She added that the whole purchase process was “surprisingly easy. I didn't need an ID, I didn't need anything. I just clicked a button.”Once the tattoo gun arrived, the actor scoured YouTube for instructions on how to actually use it.
After searching “how to do a tattoo at home,” Simone Ashley said, “I found this video and it was like, ‘Oh, you can use this deodorant stick,’ like as a chemical reaction on the transfer paper and all of the stuff. And then it started getting a bit deep and I was like, ‘Oh, this guy’s using some really interesting stuff.’” That's when she realized she was watching a video intended for a very specific audience. “I looked at the username and it was called ‘prisontattoo.com,’” she revealed.
“I looked at his videos and was like, ‘Wow, there is an inmate making videos in prison.’ This is a fab idea!”So she followed the instructions in his tutorial and gave herself a small sphinx tattoo on her ankle which she showed off to Kimmel and the audience. She added, “I’ve tattooed myself and castmates that I’ve worked with before.” Kimmel mistook the mythological creature for a dog, suggesting that , “Keep practicing, I guess,” although he admitted that she did do a “pretty good” job with the design. She then jokingly asked the host if she'd be doing a tattoo on him after the show, to which Kimmel
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Bridgerton star Simone Ashley's new cut-out dress will blow your mind
Like the whole world right now, we're obsessed with all things Bridgerton. If, like us, you binge-watched the whole series in one sitting, you will no doubt be loving all the fabulous characters, what they get up to, and of course, what they wear.
‘Bridgerton’ Star Simone Ashley Confirms The Return Of 2 Stars For The Third Season
Two fan-favourites are returning for season three of “Bridgerton”.
‘Bridgerton’ Star Simone Ashley Confirms Season 3 Return: “Kate & Anthony Are Just Getting Started”
EXCLUSIVE: Dear Readers, it is our distinguished pleasure to officially confirm the Viscount and the Viscountess Bridgerton, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley) will return for Season 3 of the hit series Bridgerton.
How ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Simone Ashley, Charithra Chandran and Claudia Jessie Tackled Season 2’s Lavish Balls
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAside from the stunning costumes, “Bridgerton’s” lavish ball scenes are just as essential to its storytelling.The sequences were like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury said: “We’ve got the significance of the artist, who’s dancing, who’s plotting, who’s sitting with you, who’s walking behind him, what they’re drinking and where they’re looking.”But all of those pieces differ depending on the type of ball it is.“Bridgerton’s” second season continues to explore the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), while Eloise (Claudia Jessie) questions societal norms. Along with the drama comes plenty of balls held by the finest of society.
‘Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley Tattooed Herself Using Instructions From An Inmate
Dearest reader: Don’t try this at home. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday, “Bridgerton” season 2 star Simone Ashley confirmed she has tried her hand at tattooing.
'Bridgerton's Simone Ashley Tattooed Herself Using Instructions From an Inmate
Simone Ashley confirmed she has tried her hand at tattooing.As she recalled to host Jimmy Kimmel, the 26-year-old British actress was in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 lockdown and, while she tried out the more standard pandemic activities like making banana bread and tie-dying, she eventually wanted to try her hand at tattoo art. Considering tattoo parlors were shuttered in the earliest days of the pandemic, Ashley turned to the internet, where she purchased a rotary pen «surprisingly» easily.A novice, she also leaned on the internet to learn what exactly to do. Cue YouTube videos.
'Bridgerton' Star Simone Ashley Gave Herself a Tattoo After Watching a Prison Inmate's Tutorial
Simone Ashley developed a unique skill during lockdown.
Bridgerton's Simone Ashley actually tattooed herself after watching inmate's YouTube
Bridgeton’s Simone Ashley hilariously revealed that she took tattoo tips from a prison inmates’ YouTube channel and, to be fair, the result isn’t too shabby. The 26-year-old actress provided a personal insight into how she kept herself occupied during the pandemic. And after attempting the regular stuff like ‘making banana bread’ and learning how to ‘tie-dye’, the star turned her attention elsewhere.
'Bridgerton' Star Simone Ashley Keeps It Low Key While Walking Her Dog in London
Simone Ashley is enjoying a sunny day out in London!
Bridgerton's Simone Ashley Discusses Her Sex Scenes With Jonathan Bailey
Simone Ashley is opening up about making love on screen.
'Bridgerton's Simone Ashley, Charithra Chandran and More Stars Dazzle on the Red Carpet for Season 2 Premiere
is just days away from dropping, and we can't wait for another round of regency-era looks and love stories.The stars of the Netflix series hit the red carpet in their finest of modern wears during the show's season premiere in London Tuesday night and let's just say, they came to slay. From Simone Ashley to Shonda Rhimes and Charithra Chandran, nobody held anything back on the carpet. The only drawback was a missing Nicola Coughlan, who had to miss the premiere after testing positive for COVID-19.Ashley, whose love story with Lord Anthony Bridgerton is at the center of season 2, stunned in a black, lace skirt and top combo that was dripping in intricate details.
'Bridgerton' Star Simone Ashley Says Season 2 Is 'Much Grittier' with 'A Lot Of Sexual Tension'
Simone Ashley is sharing some details about Bridgerton season 2!
Everything you need to know about Bridgerton's Simone Ashley as she takes on Kate Sharma role
The official trailer for Bridgerton season two is officially out, and it looks like there will be a dramatic love triangle.The hit series will return to Netflix on March 25, and viewers are on the edge of their seats in anticipation. While the first season focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) quest to find love. And starring in the second series is actress Simone Ashley, who you may well recognise from hit series Sex Education.