Simone Ashley says she will always make time to film Bridgerton

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14 Apr 2026 • 9:00 PM MYT
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Simone Ashley says she will always make time to film Bridgerton

  • Simone Ashley, who portrays Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, has expressed her unwavering loyalty to the show, stating she would always make her schedule work to reprise her role.
  • The 31-year-old actor, who gained international fame in season two, noted that her character's screen time has diminished as the series shifted its focus to other Bridgerton siblings.
  • Ashley cited co-star Jonathan Bailey's dedication as an inspiration for her commitment, highlighting his efforts to film for Bridgerton while working on other projects.
  • Fans have taken to social media to demand more screen time for Ashley's character, Kate, expressing frustration with the current narrative direction.
  • Bridgerton boss Jess Brownell previously explained Kate and Anthony's absence by stating they were sent to India at the end of season three.

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