Simone Ashley, the British actress best known for her role in 'Bridgerton,' has signed a major record deal with Universal Music Group. The deal, which is described as lucrative, will see her release her debut EP titled 'Songs I Wrote in New York.'
Ashley recorded the EP between shoots for her upcoming film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' in which she plays Miranda Priestly's latest assistant, Amari Mari. The actress revealed that she drew inspiration from Rihanna and Richard Gere for her performance, aiming to bring a 'quiet self-confidence' to the role.
In an interview, Ashley discussed her approach to the character, including writing the line 'Who gives away Chanel?' for a scene referencing the first film. She also noted that she remained professional on set, describing the experience as a 'master class' working alongside Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci.
Ashley was cut from the film 'F1' but expressed loyalty to 'Bridgerton,' where she continues to play Kate Sharma. The actress has moved to New York permanently, a city she describes as making her 'probably the happiest I've ever been.'
