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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.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will be returning to screens very soon as she reprises her role as Penelope Featherington on the Netflix hit.

Jonathan Bailey is opening up about his intimate scenes with Simone Ashley in the upcoming second season of Bridgerton.

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has become a household name since following her mum into the world of acting. But far less is known about her two siblings – Sam, 25, and 18-year-old Harriet.MORE: Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey reveals shocking news about season threePhoebe, 26, is the eldest of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor's children with husband Tim.

Netflix show Bridgerton.The 24-year-old, known for her role as Olivia Hanan in Sex Education, has been cast as female lead Kate Sharma and will star opposite season one's Jonathan Bailey.Speaking about her character in season two, Simone told Daily Star: “They’ve created such a wonderful storyline for her [Kate].”She continued: “It was wonderful, the cast and crew were amazing.”The highly anticipated second season will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony.Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, the second season follows the second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me.While fans are gearing up for season two, season one of the regency-era romance was binge-watched by millions and became the most watched Netflix series at the time of its premiere.Season one centred around the complicated romance between Daphne Bridgerton, portrayed by Phoebe Dynevor, and the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page.While Daphne is set to make her return in season two, the Duke of Hastings will be noticeably absent, with Bailey and Ashley taking centre stage this time around.There’s no doubt their relationship will come with its fair share of drama, with the smart and headstrong Kate giving Anthony a run for his money.Season two will see the return of many familiar faces, with Nichola Coughlan reprising her role as Penelope Featherington and Golda Rosheuvel returning as Queen Charlotte.There will also be a few new faces, with Charithra Chandran stepping into the role of Edwina Sharma, Kate’s sister.Regarding Sex Education, which has been renewed for a fourth season, the Bridgerton star explained that she has moved on from her role as Olivia but would still “love to know what’s

Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, 26, has opened up about how some of the costumes she wore as part of the show caused her “pain”.She also spoke about being cast in the Netflix show and why representation is important to her.Simone Ashley will play Anthony Bridgerton’s love interest in the hit show.Speaking to Glamour magazine, Simone revealed that wearing a corset on-set every day left her with injuries.The actress, who plays Kate Sharma in season two of the popular Netflix period drama, said: “I realised when you wear the corset, you just don’t eat. It changes your body.”Simone added: “I had a smaller waist very momentarily.“Then the minute you stop wearing it, you’re just back to how your body is.“I had a lot of pain with the corset, too, I think I tore my shoulder at one point!”The Bridgerton actress, who has also played Olivia in the series, Sex Education, alongside Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield, also spoke about never imagining she would star in a popular period drama.She explained: “I didn’t really watch period dramas much because I felt like I couldn’t relate to them, maybe because I couldn’t see myself within one, and then Bridgerton came along.”Bridgerton is a romantic and scandalous show about Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she tries to find true love.The Sex Education star encouraged women to be more assertive, despite how they may be labelled because of it.She said: “Don’t be afraid to be difficult.

Simone Ashley wows in the brightest pink dress while arriving at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (March 13) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Simone Ashley is the star of the second season of Bridgerton and she’s opening up about what it was really like to wear a corset every day on set.

K.J. Yossman BAFTA president Prince William is set to miss the BAFTA Awards for the second year running.Despite the fact the ceremony is set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall, which is practically a stone’s throw from the prince’s Kensington Palace home, William will skip the ceremony on Sunday, March 13.Instead, the prince – who is also known as the Duke of Cambridge – will deliver a speech via a pre-recorded video transmission.“We’re delighted that BAFTA president, the Duke of Cambridge will be participating in the EE BAFTA Film Awards via a pre-recorded video message,” a BAFTA spokesperson told Variety.

Simone Ashley discusses all things “Bridgerton” in a new interview with Glamour U.K.

Jonathan Bailey has mixed feelings about the upcoming release of 's sophomore season. In a new GQ HYPE interview, the 33-year-old actor admits that «the idea that [] is coming out again is a bit of a rug pull,» noting that the whole thing is «quite scary.»The nerves come from the success of the Netflix series' first season, which saw Bailey star as Lord Anthony Bridgerton.

By Photography by Simone Ashley has spent the last few weeks hanging with her dog, watching old episodes of Friends, going on hikes. She learned kickboxing, ate healthy, and even managed to get some reading done. Not unusual activities for a 26-year-old looking to take some time for herself.

is back! Season 2 of the hit Netflix and Shondaland Regency drama is returning with a romantic new full-length trailer documenting Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) quest for love. Though Lord Anthony sets his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), he is told that he must «tame her sister,» Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). This seems to be a dangerous course of action as Lord Anthony tries to get in Kate's good graces only to find himself in a bit of a steamy love triangle. Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews) then narrates, «What happens when duty is in conflict with the heart's true desire?» The show's second season will follow the plot set out in Julia Quinn's bestselling romance novels.

“Bridgerton” season two is right around the corner, so today, Netflix and Shondaland released the official trailer and new images for the series. The latest photos and trailer take a look at a fan favorite Pall Mall game from the book, which appears this season on screen.

The stars are stepping out the Valentino Fashion Show!

Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley are talking Bridgerton!

The cutest Grosvenor Square pup has arrived! While many diehard Bridgerton fans are looking forward to watching how Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s love story with Kate Sharma will unfold, the duo have some scene-stealing competition from her “somewhat overweight” corgi.

Preview in new tabNetflix’s “Bridgerton” is known for its scandalous sex scenes, colorful Regency era fashions and shocking secrets.And while the romance drama plays into those story elements, Season 2 is going to get even more hair-raising. Series star Jonathan Bailey divulged the show’s cheeky nickname as love scenes focus more on the “female gaze” in the upcoming season.

Anthony’s turn for love! After helping his younger sister Daphne find love with the Duke of Hastings in season 1 of Netflix’s Bridgerton, the upcoming second installment follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s chance at love. However, the road to true love is not forged without some Regency-era drama.

Bridgerton in the Netflix hit, was apparently left worried about the series’ success.