Bridgerton star Simone Ashley KISSES mystery man at US Open, who is he? Fans react 'lucky guy'

Earlier this week, British-Indian actor Simone Ashley started dating rumours with actor Joshua Jackson. Fans can't contain their excitement after the Bridgerton star was photographed with an unidentified man during the US Open in Queens, New York, suggesting that the rumours have finally been put to rest. Simone was spotted sitting next to actor Kal Penn and comedian Zakir Khan at the US Open match on September 1.

Simone spotted kissing mystery man

At first, nobody saw the unidentified man seated next to Simone as the camera focused on the three of them. However, Simone and the man soon attracted everyone's attention when they were seen holding hands and enjoying a passionate kiss.

Who is the mystery man?

Fans have been speculating about the identity of the mystery man, but according to Just Jared, he is Tim Sykes, a businessman and restaurateur who shares ownership of Ruby's Cafe in New York City. Although Tim's Instagram account is temporarily private, Simone still follows him there.

Simone Ashley was spotted sharing a kiss with a mystery man at the US Open yesterday during the Sinner vs Bublik match. (September 1, 2025)

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Fans react to viral photos

Photos of the pair rapidly went viral on the internet. One fan commented, "Oh she looks so in love." Another wrote, "Sigh. She's so pretty. That's all I've got."

A third comment read, "She's gorgeous and he's just there." Another fan gushed, "She's so beautiful I hope he is thanking his lucky stars every SECOND."

Some Indian fans, meanwhile, described the sight of Zakir Khan seated next to Simone as a "unexpected crossover" that caught their eyes.

Simone-Joshua Jackson spark dating rumours

Joshua Jackson and Simone were recently spotted strolling side by side, laughing together, and seemed at ease in each other's presence. Fans were wondering if the two were dating after they appeared together. Simone had already announced her split from her longtime lover, Constantin "Tino" Klein, in March.

Simone Ashley work front

Simone last appeared in the movie F1. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is her next film. The upcoming American comedy-drama, which is based on Lauren Weisberger's novel Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, is a follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and was directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. Currently in development, the movie also features Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Tracie Thoms, Tibor Feldman, and Stanley Tucci.