Simone Ashley puts on a leggy display as she enjoys Monaco Grand Prix after stunning at Cannes closing ceremony
Simone Ashley stunned in pink as she put on a leggy display at the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco on Sunday.
The Bridgerton and Sex Education star, 30, wore a pink and brown jacket and mini skirt that showed off her long legs
Tying her hair back in a ponytail, she accessorised the look with gold earrings, a brown handbag and cat eye glasses.
The Monaco Grand Prix saw fellow Brit Lando Norris, 25, take the title after dominating the race from the get-go.
Simone's appearance in Monaco comes after she stepped out for the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
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Simone slipped into chic red figure-hugging number for the occasion which boasted quirky pockets and strapless neckline.
The actress accessorised with silver jewellery and glamorous make-up as she posed up a storm on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony.
The 2025 ceremony came to a close following the launch of its new modesty rules, designed to keep the focus on the films themselves.
According to organisers, the austere move was an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for 'naked dresses' - namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal - on the red carpet.
'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,' stated a Cannes festival document.
'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.'
The surprise new policy featured in a recent festival-goers charter - released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour.
Guests were expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes.
Simone's appearance in Monaco comes after she stepped out for the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday
It's understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles.
Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, 'with or without a heel', were also be permitted.
While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement.
Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions
Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements.
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