Dearest gentle readers, it seems fan-favourite “Bridgerton” star has found herself the subject of whispers once more, this time for a very public kiss at the US Open.
(Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Netflix)Simone Ashley turned heads at the 2025 US Open when she was spotted packing on PDA with a new man. The “Devil Wears Prada 2” star, 30, was photographed kissing her mystery companion on Monday, September 1, while watching Jannik Sinner play Alexander Bublik at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
Ashley kept her look casual in a light brown bear-print sweatshirt and distressed jeans, while her date opted for a crisp white shirt, a navy sweater draped over his shoulders, and tinted sunglasses.
Recent Sightings Spark Romance Buzz
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The public display of affection comes just three weeks after Ashley was seen in New York City walking alongside “Dawson’s Creek” alum Joshua Jackson, 47.
On August 9, she was photographed in a mint green lace-trimmed top, a snakeskin-print skirt, and sneakers, carrying a lime green Prada tote.
Jackson, who finalized his divorce from Jodie Turner-Smith in May, has also been linked to Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong’o, though she confirmed their split in October 2024.
Ashley on Life After Her Breakup
Earlier this year, Ashley confirmed she had split from longtime partner Constantin “Tino” Klein. “It’s kind of ironic [that] I’m promoting a rom-com and as of January this year, I’ve been entering my single era,” she revealed during a February appearance on BBC Radio 4’s “Woman’s Hour.”
The actress explained she was embracing the change. “I’m not in a rush. It can be easy to jump into the next thing immediately, which is something that I am choosing not to do,” Ashley said. “I want to take my time to find the right person for me and to work on myself — to grow, and to focus on my work.”
What She’s Looking For in Love
(Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)Despite her high-profile role as Kate Sharma in “Bridgerton,” Ashley admitted she’s focused on personal growth before pursuing another long-term relationship.
“It’s about self-growth, and I am looking for someone who is so confident in themselves and is really ready to have an open heart in the same way I do. And I think that’s hard to find,” she told People in March.
While Ashley hasn’t confirmed the identity of her new match, her courtside PDA has fueled speculation that she may be ready to move forward from her single era.
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