Dearest gentle readers, welcome to surf through the tides of a budding romance unfolding under society's watchful eye. Since captivating the world as the beguiling Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, Simone Ashley's private life has been a cause for polite interest. Hot on the heels of her single era, the actress has now been spotted leaning into something sweet and fresh, curdling hearts around social circles. Whispered in hallways of pop culture and printed in quiet columns, the latest matter of Ashley's heart is worth its own center stage. 

It so appears that the finest diamond of the freshwater, Simone Ashley, has been enchanted in love by a mysterious man.

Simone Ashley is officially off the market, and the US Open in New York remains witness to the tender moments of her brand-new romance. Beaming with love, in mid-tournament euphoria, Ashley was spotted recently at the US Open snuggled up to a gentleman whose name and identity remain private. The couple's visible chemistry, replete with smiles, smooches, hugs, and shared focus on Jannik Sinner's court win, hints at an emerging relationship much deeper than friendship. Ashley's mysterious new suitor is not a publicly recognized figure, and his relationship with the actress has been relatively new and private.

The news comes on the heels of her ballyhooed "single era" declaration after her breakup with longtime boyfriend Constantin Tino Klein earlier this year. Following her break-up, Ashley made it clear to PEOPLE that she was "looking for someone who is so confident in themselves." A few weeks ago, she was spotted enjoying a leisurely day out with actor Joshua Jackson, a moment that sparked swirling dating speculations about the duo. However, Ashley's public display of affection towards her mystery man quells all old flames. Whether it is her career or private life, Ashley never fails to command her presence on and off-screen. 

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From happily single to cuddled up in the arms of her new beau, Ashley has a lot to look forward to with her filmography. 

Rising to meteoric success with her incredible performance on Netflix's Bridgerton, Simone Ashley has consistently approached life with intentionality. As she embraces her new relationship, Ashley's professional career thrives simultaneously as does her love life. Leading The Devil Wears Prada 2, and returning in Bridgerton Season 4 in 2026, and starring in the upcoming thriller This Tempting Madness, as well as untitled musicals, Ashley remains the hustler diva she has always been.  

 Though the world first became enchanted with her in Netflix's Sex Education, she has been a "Bridgerton girl" since 2022. In 2025, she also starred in Prime Video's romantic comedy, Picture This. Charging ahead personally as well as publicly, she guides her narrative with a regal elegance. While the whispers of her new romantic real-life chapter with a man away from public life screech louder, her love story might need no script.

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