Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Simone Ashley Shines at F1: The Movie Premiere Despite Film Cut

Simone Ashley put on a leggy display in a grey draping minidress as she arrived at the F1: The movie premiere afterparty at the NoMad London on Monday night

SIMONE ASHLEY'S LEGACY LIVES ON: BRIDGERTON STAR SHINES BRIGHT AT F1: THE MOVIE PREMIERE DESPITE BEING CUT FROM FILM

In a shocking turn of events, British actress Simone Ashley stole the spotlight at the European premiere of F1: The Movie on Monday night, despite being axed from the Brad Pitt-fronted film. The 30-year-old beauty stunned in a daring grey draped mini dress at the NoMad London afterparty, leaving fans and critics alike green with envy.

The stunning ensemble featured bold draped sleeves and a fitted mini skirt, which Simone paired with a pair of gold heels and a matching clutch. Her flawless makeup and luscious locks only added to her overall glamour, making her the epitome of sophistication on the star-studded red carpet.

The British actress, 30, stole the show hours earlier in a dramatic gold dress on the star-studded red carpet for the European premiere

But despite her dazzling appearance, Simone's presence at the premiere was met with mixed emotions. As previously reported by thescholarlynote.com, the talented actress was dropped from the final version of F1: The Movie, a decision that left fans reeling.

In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com, director Joseph Kosinski defended the decision to cut Simone's lines from the film. "It happens on every film, where you have to shoot more than you can use," he explained. "There were two or three storylines that ultimately didn't make into the final cut."

However, the silver lining is that Simone will still appear in the movie - albeit sans dialogue. The talented actress has not let the setback get her down, and instead, she's been busy with other projects.

Simone turned heads as she slipped into the halterneck satin ensemble which boasted bold draping sleeves and a fitted mini skirt

thescholarlynote.com can exclusively reveal that Simone has confirmed her return for Season 4 of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton, which is currently filming. The eight-episode season will be adapted from the third book in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, An Offer from a Gentleman, and will unfold the love story of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

Simone's character, Kate Bridgerton, is set to play a significant role in the upcoming season, alongside her on-screen husband Anthony. "Kate and Anthony are really special characters," Simone gushed to thescholarlynote.com. "I think what drew me and Jonathan to their relationship is how complex it is and how beautiful it is."

And while F1: The Movie may not have been the commercial success that many had hoped for, with some critics branding it the "Top Gun for racing fans," Simone's appearance at the premiere was a reminder that even in the face of adversity, talent and beauty can still shine through.

She elevated her frame in a pair of gold heels and toted her belongings in a matching clutch

Stay tuned for more updates on Simone Ashley's projects and adventures. And don't forget to follow thescholarlynote.com for all the latest celebrity news and gossip!

Simone beamed for photos after turning out for the European premiere, despite being cut from the Brad Pitt-fronted film

The star, known for her roles in Bridgerton and Sex Education, was dropped from the final version of the movie

Despite the career blow, Simone oozed class in a gold outfit as she walked the glamorous red carpet in Leicester Square

Simone is keeping busy with other projects as she recently revealed she will be back for season 4 of Bridgerton which has been filming in recent months (pictured with Jonathan Bailey)