Bridgerton's Simone Ashley worlds away from Regency London in cropped top and sequinned sheer skirt

Bridgerton newcomer Simone Ashley was worlds away from the drama's Regency London setting as she stepped out to the glitzy season two premiere of the Netflix show the Tate Modern in the capital on Tuesday. Glamour puss: Bridgerton's Simone Ashley, 26, was worlds away from the drama's Regency London setting in a cropped top and sequinned sheer skirt at the season two premiere Tuesday Her skirt featured a ruffled olive green velvet hem and she wore a pair of black net stockings. In style: The actress, who plays Kate Sharma in the Netflix show, ensured all eyes were on her as she gave a glimpse at her midriff in a white cropped top with ruffled detail Screen star: The actress will be seen as new character Kate in the Regency era period drama set in London in the new series Simone wore some dazzling diamond earrings for her outing to complete her glamorous look. Fashionista: She wore a sheer black skirt with sequinned floral embroidery and opted for black satin high-band hot pants underneath as she posed alongside co-star Jonathan Bailey Famous friends: Simone looked content in the company of Jonathan who plays the character of Anthony Bridgerton Drama: According to The Sun, fans can expect a tamer romance between new lead characters Anthony and Kate as sex scenes have been curbed 'My parents will be watching it – but not with me!'