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Simone Ashley, the Bridgerton star, caught attention at the U.S. Open recently, not for the tennis, but for some PDA with a mystery man. While sitting beside Indian comedian Zakir Khan and actor Kal Penn, cameras caught Simone leaning over to kiss the man and holding hands with him throughout the game. Fans immediately wondered who he was.
Reports suggest that Simone’s new boyfriend is Tim Sykes, a businessman and co-owner of New York City’s Ruby Cafe. He isn’t part of the entertainment industry, and his Instagram is set to private. However, Simone’s public display at the U.S. Open appears to confirm their relationship, though details about how they met are still under wraps.
Earlier, in mid-August 2025, Simone was spotted around NYC with actor Joshua Jackson, sparking dating rumors. Both stars seemed happy and familiar with each other, leading fans to believe they might be romantically involved. Neither addressed the rumors, and her recent outing with Tim Sykes suggests that her time with Joshua was likely platonic.
Simone Ashley is a British actress of Indian descent. She first gained attention with a small role as Olivia in Netflix’s Sex Education and later became a household name with her role as Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, opposite Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony. She is also set to appear in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Previously, she was linked to Constantin Klein, CEO of GP Ice Race, but in January 2025, she said she was entering her “single era.”