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Simone Ashley On ‘Bridgerton’ Newcomer Masali Baduza Following Character Reveal: “Be Deeply Proud About What You’re Representing”


Simone Ashley is sharing her thoughts on Bridgerton newcomer Masali Baduza following the Season 3 finale and her character reveal.

Simone Ashley and Masali BaduzaArnold Jerocki / WireImage / Oupa Bopape / Gallo Images / Getty Images Ashley gave words of encouragement to Baduza who has been revealed to play Michaela Stirling, a love interest to Hannah Dodd’s Francesca Bridgerton. Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell recently revealed how Baduza’s audition for the role went, telling Glamour that “she absolutely nailed it.” Before landing the role of Michaela Stirling for Bridgerton Season 3, she starred in shows like Trackers and Noughts + Crosses.

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