A-List PDA: Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley Spotted Kissing Businessman Timothy Sykes at the U.S. Open

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2025 (Local Newsroom)

In an eye-catching public appearance at the U.S. Open on September 1, actress Simone Ashley was seen kissing businessman Timothy Sykes, prompting fresh romance speculation in celebrity circles.

Simone Ashley, the 30-year-old Bridgerton star known for her roles in The Viscount Who Loved Me and Sex Education, appeared affectionate and visibly happy as she reunited with Sykes during the high-profile tennis match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Bublik People.comPage Six. The duo’s flirtatious exchange—kissing and hand-holding—did not go unnoticed by onlookers or the press People.comPage Six.

Timothy Sykes is a New York-based entrepreneur best known as managing partner of the Wish You Were Here Group, which oversees a number of popular restaurants across New York and California People.comSoapCentral. While his social media presence remains private, Ashley follows him on Instagram, hinting at a level of personal acquaintance People.comSoapCentral.

This sighting comes six months after Ashley confirmed the end of her long-term relationship with Constantin “Tino” Klein. In February, she described herself as being in a “single era,” focusing on personal growth before jumping into anything new People.com.

Earlier in August, Ashley was briefly linked romantically to actor Joshua Jackson after they were spotted walking closely in New York, though no confirmation followed Page SixPeople.com.

Neither Ashley nor Sykes has commented publicly on their U.S. Open appearance, and their representatives did not immediately respond to media inquiries Page SixPeople.com.

What’s Next?

While the sighting has intrigued fans and tabloids alike, both parties have stayed silent, adding an element of mystery to the unfolding story. With Ashley currently promoting her latest projects, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, and expressing a desire to take her time in dating People.com, any confirmation—or denial—in the coming days could spark a flurry of headlines. From a fan perspective, this could mark a new chapter in Ashley’s personal life; for Sykes, the exposure could elevate his profile beyond hospitality circles.