5 Things to Know About Simone Ashley, Bridgerton's New Leading Lady

She references Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan as some of her favorites. "Even though I grew up in a very conservative and quiet household, music was always playing," she told Veylex. "I still listen to the same rock artists, but now I'm discovering more genres like Trip Hop, I've been listening to Morcheeba on repeat. I love Alicia Keys, Nina Simone, Rihanna, Maggie Rogers. The list goes on and on."