Simone Ashley Shines in Gold Dress at F1 Premiere Despite Cut Scenes

Simone Ashley turned out for the European premiere of F1: The Movie on Monday night, despite being cut from the Brad Pitt-fronted film.

The British actress, 30, known for her roles in Bridgerton and Sex Education, was dropped from the final version of the movie.

Despite the career blow, Simone oozed class as she walked the red carpet in Leicester Square in London.

Turning heads in a metallic-like gold ensemble, the star wore a structured silhouette dress with a high neckline and a dramatic peplum at the waist.

Simone completed her look with a pair of gold-coloured stilettos and large hoop earrings. 

F1’s director Joseph Kosinski previously defended axing Simone’s lines from the movie in a interview and explained the actress will still appear on screen, though she does not have any lines. 

Simone Ashley turned out for the European premiere of F1: The Movie on Monday night, despite being cut from the Brad Pitt-fronted film

The British actress, 30, known for her roles in Bridgerton and Sex Education, was dropped from the final version of the movie

Tom Cruise, 61, turned out for the European premiere in London as he joined Brad on the red carpet as the movie hunks looked happy to see each other, greeting one another with a hug

He told People: ‘It happens on every film, where you have to shoot more than you can use. There were two or three storylines that ultimately didn’t make into the final cut,

‘But Simone, she’s an incredible talent, incredible actress, incredible singer, and I would love to work with her again.’

F1, set to be released on June 27, has been in the works for years with Brad Pitt, 60, as the lead star. 

His character pitted against rookie and rival Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) as they battle it out at various Grand Prix’s around the world.

While the reviews for F1: The Movie aren’t quite all in yet, social media reactions from several critics began flooding in on X this week.

Many praised Brad and Damson’s onscreen chemistry, as well the movie’s overall look thanks to director Joseph Kosinski, who last worked on Top Gun: Maverick.

With some even branding F1 the ‘Top Gun for racing fans’ – three years after the Tom Cruise aviator movie made an eye-popping $1.496 billion worldwide.

Tom, 61, turned out for the European premiere in London as he joined Brad on the red carpet as the movie hunks looked happy to see each other, greeting one another with a hug. 

F1’s director Joseph Kosinski previously defended axing Simone’s lines from the movie in a interview and explained the actress will still appear on screen, though she does not have any lines

Stars of F1: The Movie Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Damson Idris all pose together on the red carpet of the premiere

Ines de Ramon stunned in a gorgeous floor-length, halter-neck dress that featured silver sequins and sparkling details throughout, creating a shimmering effect

Mission Impossible star Tom donned a sleek, modern two-piece suit in a charcoal gray color. The suit featured a tailored fit with a single-breasted jacket.  

Showing off his buzzcut, Brad was also joined by his girlfriend Ines de Ramon as the couple walked the carpet together.

Wearing sunglasses, Brad opened the first buttons of his crisp white shirt to reveal a satin scarf around his neck. 

Ines stunned in a gorgeous floor-length, halter-neck dress that featured silver sequins and sparkling details throughout, creating a shimmering effect. 

Commenting on F1: The Movie, iOne Digital’s Bernard Smalls said: ‘Buckle up #F1TheMovie is an high octane thrill ride. It’s one of those films that you go to the movies for. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are both dynamic. This is top gun for F1 racing fans. Truly a racing movie for a new generation’.

While Rotten Tomatoes’ Erik David wrote: ‘Joseph Kosinski’s #F1TheMovie hits the gas and doesn’t stop. The races are epic, the sound design, editing, cinematography, performances and music are all top notch’.