The ‘Bridgerton’ Cast Questionnaire: Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley Give Us Some Kanthony Insights

S2 leads share a little bit about who they are both on- and off-screen.

What do you have in common with your character?

JONATHAN BAILEY: A huge love of family.

What do you not have in common with your character?

JB: A crippling fear of bees.

What’s your favorite time of day and why?

JB: Morning, when everything is fresh, zesty, and possible.

SIMONE ASHLEY: I love mornings. I tend to be an early riser — I like to enjoy the quiet hours before getting swept away with whatever I am up to for the rest of the day. Coffee rituals, early morning dog walks, catch-up calls with friends from different parts of the world, breakfast!

What’s your character’s favorite time of day and why?

JB: 8:30 p.m. at the Gentleman’s Club with a brandy in hand and a late-night plan to head across town to meet a certain someone.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

JB: I love a mountain climb. I hiked to Everest base camp in 2018.

When was your first time riding a horse?

JB: I remember a particularly traumatic horse-riding lesson on a family holiday — this French riding school seemed to think learning to ride without stirrups would help technique, but the only thing it seemed to help me with was singing a high C.

SA: I rode for the first time in Wales with friends, no saddle, but we went very slowly. That was years ago — my first proper riding experience was whilst training for Bridgerton. I loved it, and I would always look forward to it.