Simone Ashley Puts on a Leggy Display at Monaco Grand Prix
Actress Simone Ashley, known for her roles in popular TV shows Bridgerton and Sex Education, stunned in a pink ensemble as she attended the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco on Sunday. The 30-year-old star showcased her long legs in a pink and brown jacket and mini skirt, tying her hair back in a ponytail and accessorising with gold earrings, a brown handbag, and cat eye glasses.
According to the Daily Mail, Simone’s appearance in Monaco comes after she stepped out for the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. For the ceremony, she slipped into a chic red figure-hugging number, which boasted quirky pockets and a strapless neckline. The actress accessorised with silver jewellery and glamorous make-up as she posed up a storm on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony.
The Daily Mail reports that the 2025 Cannes Film Festival ceremony came to a close following the launch of its new modesty rules, designed to keep the focus on the films themselves. According to organisers, the austere move was an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for ‘naked dresses’ – namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal – on the red carpet.
In a statement, a Cannes festival document said: "For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival. The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules."
The surprise new policy featured in a recent festival-goers charter – released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour. Guests were expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes.
It’s understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles. Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, ‘with or without a heel’, were also permitted.
While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement. Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions. Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements.
Simone Ashley’s appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix was not the only notable event of the day. Fellow Brit Lando Norris, 25, took the title after dominating the race from the get-go.
The Daily Mail reports that Simone’s fashion choices have been making headlines recently, with her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony being a notable example. The actress has been making waves with her stylish outfits, and her latest appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix is no exception.
In related news, the Monaco Grand Prix saw a number of high-profile attendees, with many celebrities and racing fans in attendance. The event is one of the most prestigious in the Formula One calendar, and it was clear that Simone Ashley was among the stylish attendees.
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Source: Daily Mail
