‘Bridgerton’ Star Simone Ashley on ‘Phenomenally Talented’ Nicola Coughlan, Upcoming Rom-Com: ‘Romance Is Timeless’
variety.comMarta Balaga “Bridgerton” alumnus Simone Ashley is happy that Shonda Rhimes’ hit Netflix show, now in its third season, continues to empower its viewers. “It really has!
I don’t think it’s that surprising – we are all strong women in this show. It was only natural it was going to happen, I think.
We have strong women writers and they want to portray women in that [position of] power,” she tells Variety. “This show is full of such joy.” On Friday, Ashley received the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent from Albert II, Prince of Monaco, at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, and took the opportunity to thank the “Bridgerton” team and the “many, many beloved fans.” “This season is led by the phenomenally talented Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton.
As I stand here, I can’t help but feel so excited for everything that’s ahead for them,” she said from the stage. Before scoring the part, she also broke some taboos as Olivia on “Sex Education.” “You see that a lot: laughter and joy, and then an important message underneath.
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