Joshua Jackson, known for Dawson’s Creek, The Affair, and Fatal Attraction, recently appeared in New York City with Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley, sparking dating speculation. The sighting quickly drew attention as it marked their first public appearance together.
Here’s what we know so far about their outing.
Is Joshua Jackson dating Simone Ashley?
Joshua Jackson and Simone Ashley stepped out together for the first time on August 9, 2025, in New York City, sparking dating rumors.
Both of them could be seen smiling and laughing during the outing. Jackson wore a white T-shirt and paired it with dark pants and green sneakers. Ashley matched the casual look with a white lace tank top, a printed midi skirt, and white sneakers. They walked side by side in the summer heat.
Reps for both stars have not commented on this. The outing came after Jackson’s last confirmed relationship with Lupita Nyong’o ended in October 2024. Nyong’o and Jackson first linked in October 2023 and confirmed their romance that December. They vacationed together in March 2024 on a beach getaway. Jackson finalized his divorce from actress Jodie Turner-Smith in May 2025 after nearly four and a half years of marriage.
Ashley confirmed in February that she had ended her relationship with Constantin “Tino” Klein, CEO of GP Ice Race, after two years together. Speaking to People in March, she said, “It’s about self-growth, and I am looking for someone who is so confident in themselves and is really ready to have an open heart in the same way I do… I want to take my time to find the right person for me and to work on myself — to grow, and to focus on my work.”
Jackson is currently in New York filming Happy Hours with Dawson’s Creek co-star Katie Holmes, while Ashley is working on The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Meryl Streep. This recent sighting marks the first time the two actors have been publicly photographed together.
Notably, no confirmation of a romantic relationship has been made officially.
