As I, along with the rest of world, patiently await the arrival of the second instalment of , I'm looking to get my fix of the 'Ton in any way I can. So, when I was invited to interview Simone Ashley, it is needless to say I jumped at the chance. The actress, known for playing Kate Sharma in the hit period drama, Olivia Hanan in and sister to Ariel in the 2023 live-action remake of 's , has recently landed a new role: L'Oréal Paris UK spokesperson.
Over the past few years, Ashley has, in my eyes, cemented herself as somewhat of a red-carpet queen. Her love of high-fashion, couture and playful beauty looks has fast seen her become one of award season's most highly anticipated guests. So, over this year's l, I managed to grab 10 minutes with her ahead of her red-carpet appearance that same evening.
This is Simone Ashley's life in red carpets...
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the [in 2021]. I wore a custom AZ Factory look that I actually have at home and will one day be hung up in the archives that I’m imagining somewhere in my brain. My life was a bit of a whirlwind then and, I didn’t, honestly, really understand what I was attending or what I was doing.
I just showed up and I did it—but I had a good time." "..
.when I wore Tamara Ralph Couture to the carpet, and fashion-wise that was a really great experience. I loved my first-ever Met Gala, too.
Jeremy Scott is just one of the most generous, kindest people ever. He made me feel a part of his family and really made me feel so confident in myself..
