I got quite competitive with that game in real life. The reactions you see are quite genuine, the jumping in the air and twirling around. I think there’s a shock where Kate gets her ball through one of the wickets. Loads of fun! When you watch the montage, we were actually playing it, which was so much fun. Let’s return to the Pall Mall scene, which is when Kate and Anthony really have to confront their feelings for one another. It’s amazing to make a really likable character, but there was something about Kate that was flawed, and I found that very endearing. I think that’s what makes Kate so interesting. I was inspired by a lot of strong women in my life that encouraged me to be honest and to speak up and to be opinionated and to not people please. Were you inspired by anyone as you prepared for this role? I felt like I saw some shades of Pride and Prejudice’s Elizabeth Bennett in the character of Kate. We root for Kate to let go a bit and when she does, it’s nice to see. We also see someone that maybe has always wanted love and believes in love but was too afraid to surrender to it. I love that she is also reserved, very observant, very smart, very protective, and values her family-I think that’s a very strong value to have.
I think someone following their heart doesn’t have a shelf life, so she fits into any era in that sense.
Why do you think she’s a character who can be a heroine for any era? This is a drama set in the Regency era, but I think a lot of modern women will identify with Kate, who’s fiercely independent. Ahead of season 2 of Bridgerton, Ashley spoke to TIME about the power of sisterhood, tapping into her competitive side to play Kate, and what it was really like to film the famous Pall Mall scene.
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