Ashley Benson rose to fame on Pretty Little Liars, but her latest role in the psychological thriller McVeigh pushes her into darker, more emotionally charged territory. Based on the story of Timothy McVeigh, the film explores the lead-up to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing through a fictional relationship at its center. Filming was an experience that demanded she stay grounded—both mentally and physically.
Now a new mom and the creator of Ash by Ashley Benson, her cult-favorite fragrance line, Ashley catches up with Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw. Tune in for her non-negotiable nightly ritual, the perfume she puts on her baby every morning, and why she’s undoing years of red carpet beauty habits.
• The red carpet dress that had heads turning
• Ashley’s nightly ritual that never gets skipped
• Self-care since becoming a mom
• Stepping into McVeigh, Ashley’s new film
• Decompressing after heavy filming days
• The candle + Pilates ritual that kept her grounded
• Creating her first perfume in a Moroccan cave
• The story behind East 12th and finding herself in NYC
• NYC dive bars and favorite restaurants
• Parisian inspiration behind The Eighth
• Why this scent makes Ashley dress differently
• Tapping into different characters with scent
• The wild Spring Breakers set and Febreze fails
• Ashley rates the trendiest baby perfumes
• “From day to night, baby”: her favorite baby scent
• Her #1 beauty rule for feeling confident
• Staying true to yourself
