Simone Ashley is proving she has the vocal range and acting chops, as she announced the release of her debut single. The Bridgerton actor announced on social media the release date for fans to look out for.
For fans who have followed the actor for a while, they will know that Ashley has had a musical edge since before the Netflix series. Now the actor is heading full speed into a new venture in her career. Ashley posted a behind-the-scenes video of her recording the single, and taking promo photos with the caption, “Here we go. April 10th.”
For now, the actor is keeping details of what’s in store a mystery, like the title for the debut single and any hints of what style of music fans can expect. Regardless, fans are over the moon with excitement for what’s in store.
“talented actress with a sickening mug AND you can sing… can you leave something for the rest of us,” said one fan on X.
One fan commented, “OMG OMG OMGGGG SINGER SIMONE ASHLEY COMING TO US IN 10 DAYS!!! LIKE ITS 10 DAYS AWAY??!!! WHATTT OMGG”
“what’s the single called? is it coming out at midnight? how many other songs in the album? will she talk about her music when she does promo for Prada 2? omg this is too exciting. so proud of her,” said another.
“Big moment ahead. Fans are ready to support Simone Ashley as she drops her first single. Hope it’s a hit,” commented a fan.
Ashley gained recognition for her leading role as Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, opposite Jonathan Bailey as her love interest, Anthony Bridgerton. Since the Netflix series, Ashley has kept busy starring in The Little Mermaid live action, Picture This, The Tempting Madness, and starring alongside Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada 2. She also reprized her role as Kate in Bridgerton Seasons 3 and 4, and is expected to return for Season 5.
When it comes to music, Ashley released the song “Cool to be Kind” for the soundtrack of The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. She also appeared in ODESZA’s “Love Letter” and Bastille’s “Eve & Paradise Lost” music videos. For 10 Lives, she performed a duet with Zayn Malik for the soundtrack titled “See Me.”