Simone Ashley Steps Out with Mysterious Gentleman Tim Sykes After Joshua Jackson Rumors

Mystery solved! The enigmatic gentleman seen affectionately with actress Simone Ashley at the 2025 US Open appears to have been revealed.

He is believed to be entrepreneur Tim Sykes. Devotees of Bridgerton were captivated when Ashley, age 30, was observed among the spectators during the Jannik Sinner versus Alexander Bublik tennis match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, on Monday, September 1 — and she clearly had company.

She was photographed sharing kisses and hand-holding with the individual now recognized as Sykes, a mere three weeks after an outing in New York City with former Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson.

Simone additionally follows Sykes on Instagram, despite his profile being set to private. Per his LinkedIn profile, the businessman holds a managing partner position at Wish You Were Here Group, a hospitality firm overseeing eight dining establishments and bars nationwide.

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Their website states, “The Wish You Were Here Group possesses an inherent connection to coastal lifestyle.” It continues, “Our personal ventures in hospitality originated on Sydney’s Northern beaches, and our brand identity, since the inaugural Ruby’s, has sought to introduce this relaxed Australian seaside philosophy to the American hospitality landscape.”

Currently residing in New York, Sykes completed his studies at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, in 2008.

Regarding Simone, she publicly acknowledged the end of her relationship with boyfriend Constantin “Tino” Klein during a February interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.

“It’s somewhat coincidental that I’m endorsing a romantic comedy, yet as of January this year, I’ve commenced my period of being single,” Ashley remarked during the promotion of her film Picture This.

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She informed People in the subsequent month that she had no immediate plans to rush into a new romantic involvement.

“My focus is on personal development, and I seek a partner who possesses strong self-assurance and is genuinely prepared to be open-hearted, much like myself. I believe such a connection is challenging to discover,” she stated.

“I am not feeling pressured. While it’s often simple to move on quickly, I am deliberately opting against that,” she continued. “I intend to allow myself ample time to locate the ideal companion and to dedicate attention to my own growth and professional pursuits.”

Among her upcoming projects is the eagerly awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2, where she will share the screen with Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.

“I anticipate an extraordinary year and am engaged in truly thrilling endeavors,” she commented. “Furthermore, I am surrounded by the most wonderful family and companions. Therefore, I am concentrating on my emotional well-being, personal development, and self-assurance.”