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During the early days of the pandemic, a lot of people looked for ways to channel their creativity, like making banana bread or sharpening their language skills.
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Bridgerton's Simone Ashley had something else in mind: learning how to tattoo. During a recent interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Simone revealed the interesting way she stumbled upon her newfound hobby.
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“I thought it would be a good idea to get my own tattoo pen with a needle and everything," Simone said. "It’s called a rotary pen.”
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Simone admitted that it was pretty easy to get one online. She didn't need an ID, just a credit card, or in her case, she just "clicked a button...Apple Pay."
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"We were in lockdown, so all the legit tattoo shops were shut, so I [typed] 'how to do a tattoo at home.'"
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The 26-year-old actor initially came across a video showing how to use a deodorant stick on transfer paper and more intricate ways to create ink-like tattoos.
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"I was like, 'Oh, this guy's using some really interesting stuff.' Then I looked at the username and it was called prisontattoo.com."
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"I looked at his videos and I was like, 'Wow, there's an inmate making videos in prison. This is a fab idea!' And then I did it and I followed his instructions."
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Simone went on to reveal that not only did she give herself a tattoo, but she's also given some to her castmates. Check out the Sphynx she tattooed on her ankle.
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Jimmy told her if he ever decides to get his first tattoo, Simone will be the first person he calls.
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To learn more about Simone, check out the full Jimmy Kimmel Live interview below and be sure to stream Season 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix.
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