The Bridgerton Effect Is Real, But Simone Ashley Is Ready

Charithra Chandran is currently starring in the much-anticipated series two of Bridgerton.The 25-year-old plays Edwina Sharma in the Regency era drama and Netflix smash. While the first season of Bridgerton 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 quest to find love. Charithra's character Edwina Sharma features in the show as a potential love interest for heartthrob Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

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.

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.

Simone Ashley developed a unique skill during lockdown.

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.

Simone Ashley is enjoying a sunny day out in London!

A new member of the ton! Season 2 introduced Bridgerton viewers to several characters — including Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma.

 expecting steamy love scenes right off the bat, they had to wait a little longer than usual.Unlike the first season of the Netflix series, the latest chapter in the titular family's story takes a different (translation: simmering, slow-burn) approach in building up the romance between eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), and his love interest, Kate (Simone Ashley). As the season begins, Anthony has his eye on Kate's younger sister and the newly minted «diamond» of the season, Edwina (Charithra Chandran), because — as he says right off the bat — she ticks all the boxes.

Simone Ashley is opening up about making love on screen.

Jonathan Bailey gets in between Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran for the premiere of Bridgerton‘s season two held at Tate Modern on Tuesday (March 22) in London, England.

 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.

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.

Jonathan Bailey is sharing how 's cast and crew work hard to ensure everyone feels safe during sex scenes. In an interview with , the actor detailed how things go down when filming the show's intimate scenes, which includes the presence of intimacy coordinators on set, who ensured that «no one goes into a scene quaking, worrying about how it will go.»«If you are concerned, you can talk to them,» he explained, adding that actors were also given consent forms to sign before each scene that detailed «which bit of skin we are going to show in each scene and where we will be touched and how.»«It turns sex scenes into a choreographed dance,» he added.For his part, the actor shared how he ensured that his frequent scene partner, Simone Ashley, always felt comfortable when they were shooting intimate scenes together. Bailey plays Lord Anthony Bridgerton, who takes the reigns as the leading character during the show's second season focusing on his quest for love. Although Anthony sets his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), he is told that he must «tame her sister,» Kate Sharma (Ashley).

Bridgerton finally lands on Netflix in March (eight new episodes will drop on March 25) and fans can't wait for some Regency period escapism.The second series of the show will see Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his new love interest and leading lady Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) take the reigns, after the Duke and Duchess of Hastings (Simon and Daphne aka Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor) finally got their happy ever after in season one.As interest around Simone Ashley has gone through the roof, so have searches for her nude photos.

Regencycore style may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Because even though Bridgerton made empire-waist gowns and corsets galore pretty popular, leading lady Simone Ashley says the constricting attire caused her to tear her shoulder. 

“Bridgerton” star Jonathan Bailey is sharing what it was like filming intimate scenes with co-star Simone Ashley.