"It was an honour to work with you again Ethan!"
Simone Ashley rocked the oversized trend at the 2025 Pirelli Calendar launch event, wearing a plunging blazer.
Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, the Bridgerton star oozed elegance at the event, which was held at London’s Natural History Museum.
The 29-year-old stunned in a black blazer that featured dramatic shoulder pads, a feminine cut around the waist and a cinching waist belt.
Simone added a risque edge to the outfit, opting for nothing underneath the blazer.
She paired the blazer with matching mini shorts.
A pair of sheer black tights and black court heels finished off her contemporary-chic ensemble.
Simone opted for super sleek hair in a middle parting styled by Hyungsun Ju, and soft glam makeup by Alex Babsky.
The actress’ attendance was due to her debut in the 2025 edition of the calendar, titled ‘Refresh and Reveal’.
John Boyega, Martine Gutierrez, and Elodie Di Patrizi, who are also featured on the calendar, were also in attendance.
In the calendar, Simone Ashley went nearly naked, wearing a revealing, yet overly chic wet white ribbed tank top that was ripped at one shoulder and a set of knickers.
Using her hand to cover her modesty, she allowed her naturally curly brunette locks to roam free.
The image was shot in a makeshift on-site studio in Miami’s Virginia Key Beach Park and photographer Ethan James Green captured Simone in her purest form.
Simone previously shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the shoot and wrote:
“It was an honour to work with you again Ethan! I’m so proud to be part of this project with you.
“Styled by @tonnegood. I absolutely loved working with you and your team of incredible women, thank you for making me feel so confident.
“Big thank you to @pirelli for having me on a classic. I loved every second of this Miami moment.”
The annual Pirelli Calendar features an array of glamorous shots of celebrities.
Pirelli’s UK arm has published the calendar annually since 1964 with limited availability, as it is not sold and is instead given away to celebrities and select Pirelli customers as a gift.
On the work front, Simone Ashley confirmed she will be returning for series four of Netflix’s Bridgerton.
Simone, who plays Kate Bridgerton in the show, said:
“I know that I am returning. but that’s all I can say.
“I absolutely adore the show, and the more I can be a part of it, the better.”
“They’ve been really kind to work around my schedule.”
Series three newcomers Victor Alli, who plays Francesca Bridgerton’s husband John Stirling, and Masali Baduza (John’s cousin Michaela), have officially joined the series four cast.
Other familiar faces that will return include Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs Varley, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury and Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte.
Netflix also confirmed Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich) and Hugh Sachs (Brimsley) will be part of the main cast. And once again, Julie Andrews will lend her voice to Lady Whistledown.
Series four is expected to be released in August 2026.
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