Simone Ashley remains 'loyal' to Bridgerton Simone Ashley insists she remains fully committed to Bridgerton. 15 April 2026 Simone Ashley feels a "loyalty" to Bridgerton. Simone Ashley stars on the Netflix show The 31-year-old actress has played Lady Kate Sharma on the hit Netflix show since 2022, and although she's now one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood, Simone will always prioritise Bridgerton. Simone - who stars on the show alongside Jonathan Bailey - said on The Louis Theroux Podcast: "I can only comment on what me and Jonny have done.