Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley on Representation, ‘Normalizing Dark Skin’ and Loving ‘Curly Hair’
usmagazine.comRepresentation matters. Simone Ashley understands the importance of self-love.The Bridgerton star, 27, opened up about her appreciation for her dark skin and curly hair in her December 2022 cover story for Vogue UK.
In the interview, which was published online on Tuesday, November 1, Ashley shared that while her appearance can at times present challenges, she’s always proud of her culture and background.“I’m sure it was restrictive,” the Sex Education actress, who was born to Indian Tamil parents, said of her brown complexion. “Things have taken me longer than other young actors who maybe don’t have the same restrictions.
But I never surrendered to it. I remember being a kid and people saying certain things that make you really aware of the color of your skin.”She continued: “I remember seeing those Fair & Lovely [lightening] creams — they smelt so good, like baby powder, but I didn’t understand what they were.
Now I’m like, ‘Wow. That’s messed up.’ But I adore the color of my skin. I always have.”Ashley feels even more grateful to work with a glam team that helps enhance her natural beauty. “I get emotional talking about this.
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