Season 2 of “Bridgerton” is almost here!

One of those actors isSimone Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma, Anthony Bridgerton’s new love interest.

Ashley’s role is much more than just a secondary character, though.

Simone Ashley posing for photo

“Bridgerton is hot and sexy and steamy,” she said during the interview.

“On Sex Education, that wasn’t really our objective.

Stepping into the Regency era will present an opportunity to explore similar subjects in a whole new way.

Simone Ashley at an event

Ashley quickly learned, though, that playing Kate would be more intense than she originally thought.

Ashley also had to meet with an intimacy coordinator to nail down her steamy scenes as Kate Sharma.

The biggest issue Ashley faced, though, was actually her wardrobe.