Simone Ashley, Joshua Jackson spark dating rumours with recent outing

Simone Ashley and Joshua Jackson turned heads after they were spotted together in New York City, sparking reactions from fans.

On August 9, the 30-year-old actress was spotted out walking side by side with the Dawson's Creek star. Though the duo weren’t packing on PDA, they did look cosy with each other.

Ashley was smiling ear to ear as she donned a casual outfit: a grey satin lace crop top with a matching midi skirt. Jackson matched the vibe with a white t-shirt and grey sweatpants.

Notably, the outing comes months after the Bridgerton actress broke up with her boyfriend, Constantin Klein, in February.

Similarly, Jackson finalised his divorce in May 2025 from Jodie-Turner-Smith after four years of marriage. The couple share a 5-year-old daughter named Juno.

In 2023, he briefly dated actress Lupita Nyong'o after announcing his separation from his wife. They broke up in October 2024 after dating for a year.

Netizens speculate that Ashley and Jackson could’ve been together for the Fringe actor’s new film, Happy Hours, with former costar, Katie Holmes.

In recent years, the British Indian actress has become an in-demand talent in Hollywood, with roles in F1 and her recent spotting on the set of Devil Wears Prada 2. It’s no wonder she could’ve joined the cast of Holmes's latest romantic comedy.

Currently, Joshua Jackson is filming Happy Hours with Katie Holmes in New York. 

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