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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lily James' ex Matt Smith, 42, steps out with former flame Emma Laird, 26, - two years after being spotted in a clinch on pub date
Lily James' ex Matt Smith stepped out with his former flame Emma Laird over the weekend. The Crown actor, 42, and the actress, 26, were spotted in a clinch on a pub date back in the summer of 2023. And now it appears they are back spending time with each other as they headed to a trendy north London bakery and enjoyed a stroll together with his beloved dog. For the outing Matt dressed casually in a light blue jumper and dark trousers, while Emma opted for a chic all-white outfit. The date comes after Matt's romantic life was last in the news back in January when he was seen passionately kissing a mystery brunette on a Rio de Janeiro. Soon after it was revealed she was Jessica Felix, a Brazilian model and trainee doctor who celebrated her 26th birthday in December. But now it appears he could be back spending more time with Emma two years after their close display at a pub on a night out. Representatives for Matt and Emma have been contacted by MailOnline for comment. The actor was thought to be single after ending his most high profile romance with actress Lily James in 2020. The couple first met in 2014 on the set of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in which Matt played Mr. Collins and James Elizabeth Bennet. It was previously reported by The Mail On Sunday that Matt was dating businesswoman Caroline Brady in 2021 but they have not been pictured together since 2022. Lily and Matt were notoriously private about their relationship before going official at the Milan premiere of Lily's film Cinderella in 2015. She later quashed rumours of a proposal, telling The Sun on Sunday: 'We're not engaged yet. But it's going very well.' The pair split in 2019 owing to 'hectic' work schedules before briefly rekindling their romance during the first Covid lockdown in which they self-isolated together at the north London home they had shared. However, they split for good in October 2020, with sources claiming they 'realised they'd be better off as friends.' Before that he dated several famous women including Billie Piper, Brazilian actress Mayana Moura and model Daisy Lowe. In July 2023 Matt was spotted in a clinch with actress Emma outside a pub near his North London home. The couple spent hours chatting and laughing together, and at one point they were seen gazing into one another's eyes as they drank and smoked at a picnic table. And at around midnight, the pair headed off into the evening together. An onlooker said at the time: 'They were both looking in great spirits, enjoying several drinks al fresco until the late hours. 'They seemed to have great chemistry, and once the lights were switched off, they disappeared together.' Just a month later in August of that summer Matt enjoyed a cosy date with his rumoured girlfriend Lili Gattyan at a restaurant in Marylebone. An onlooker told The Sun at the time: 'They appeared close and were laughing and joking. He had his dog with him and people stopped by for a chat.' Lili, who owns a swimwear brand Eunoia, 'looked like she was having a ball', added the onlooker. While Matt remains tight-lipped over his romance, he recently spoke about his desire to start a family, saying: 'I do think that's what life is all about in the end. Children. Making a family... 'You know, when you're dead, and you're on the slab, that's what'll count'. Meanwhile, Emma's star is on the rise, as she has starred in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room, and in Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting In Venice, her feature film debut, in the past few years. She most recently starred in 28 Years Later. The former model first came to prominence as an actress in American TV drama Mayor Of Kingstown, where she played the key role of an escort employed by the Russian mafia. In 2023 it was rumoured that she was in a relationship with Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn, after filming The Brutalist with him in Hungary. On Instagram, she shared a picture of the actor on a scooter during a night out, along with a caption that read: 'Moments in March,' accompanied by a red heart emoji.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Actress Emma Laird, 26, rekindles romance with Matt Smith, 42, as pair look loved-up at trendy London bakery
Scroll down for who Matt counts as his former flames PERFECT MATT-CH Actress Emma Laird, 26, rekindles romance with Matt Smith, 42, as pair look loved-up at trendy London bakery Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ACTRESS Emma Laird seems to have travelled back in time by going on a date with Matt Smith. The starlet, who at 26 is 16 years Matt's junior, was last week snapped laughing with the former Doctor Who star outside a trendy bakery in North London. 3 Actress Emma Laird has been snapped on a date with Matt Smith in London, pictured attending the 28 Years Later film premiere Credit: The Mega Agency 3 Emma laughing with the former Doctor Who star outside a trendy bakery in North London Credit: Eroteme 3 The pair seem to have rekindled their romance Credit: Eroteme Emma, seen at her 28 Years Later film premiere earlier this month, left, seems to have rekindled her romance with Matt, after the pair were first seen in a clinch outside a pub two years ago. An onlooker said: 'The pair look relaxed in each other's company as they sat outside and Matt puffed on a cigarette.' Matt, who stepped down as the sonic screwdriver-wielding Doctor after four years in 2013, has a history of high-profile romances. He was pictured holding hands with Billie Piper at a Surrey fete in 2006. She played Rose Tyler in 34 episodes from 2005 to 2008 before returning for one special in 2010 and another in 2013 marking the show's 50th episode. At the start of the year, Matt was also spotted with Brazilian model Jessica Felix The two were snapped sharing a snog. He counts models Daisy Lowe and Mayana Moura among his ex-flames. He broke up with actress Lily James in 2019 but briefly rekindled their romance the following year. Matt played Prince Philip in Netflix series The Crown, then landed a starring role in Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon as Daemon Targaryen.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Actress Emma Laird, 26, rekindles romance with Matt Smith, 42, as pair look loved-up at trendy London bakery
ACTRESS Emma Laird seems to have travelled back in time by going on a date with Matt Smith. The starlet, who at 26 is 16 years Matt's junior, was last week snapped laughing with the former Doctor Who star outside a trendy bakery in North London. 3 3 Emma, seen at her 28 Years Later film premiere earlier this month, left, seems to have rekindled her romance with Matt, after the pair were first seen in a clinch outside a pub two years ago. An onlooker said: 'The pair look relaxed in each other's company as they sat outside and Matt puffed on a cigarette.' Matt, who stepped down as the sonic screwdriver-wielding Doctor after four years in 2013, has a history of high-profile romances. He was pictured holding hands with Billie Piper at a Surrey fete in 2006. She played Rose Tyler in 34 episodes from 2005 to 2008 before returning for one special in 2010 and another in 2013 marking the show's 50th episode. The two were snapped sharing a snog. He counts models Daisy Lowe and Mayana Moura among his ex-flames. He broke up with actress Lily James in 2019 but briefly rekindled their romance the following year. Matt played Prince Philip in Netflix series The Crown, then landed a starring role in Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon as Daemon Targaryen.
Scotsman
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
28 Years Later: From Danny Boyle to Young Fathers, all of the series' Scottish connections
4 . Emma Laird plays Jimmima in 28 Years Later and its upcoming sequel Scottish-born actress Emma Laird also appears in 28 Years Later as Jimmima. Much like Al Al Ruffai, she will also appear in the next instalment of the series. Laird has previously appeared in shows such as Mayor of Kingston and films such as A Haunting in Venice and she will soon star in Scotland-set BBC drama Mint. | AFP via Getty Images
Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Film crews for new BBC drama in Cumbernauld shopping centre
People couldn't contain their excitement as cameras were set up inside The Centre on Wednesday, May 21, to film for the upcoming eight-part series Mint. The shopping centre commented on the filming, they said: "The Centre Cumbernauld hosted the filming of the new BBC drama 'Mint' today on site. "It stars Emma Laird, Sam Riley, Laura Fraser, Lewis Gribben, Lindsay Duncan and Ben Coyle-Larner. "Sadly, the Centre Manager's big break was left on the cutting room floor!" The Centre houses over 50 national and local shops. One local business owner asked if his shop would be featured: "That's my shop!! Will the shop signs be in the drama?" One local shared how positive they thought it was for the area: "Great for Cumbernauld, at last, someone is taking notice of a good place to live." Another said it might spark an influx of tourists: "Bus loads of tourists will visit Cumbernauld now." READ MORE: Scottish music icon 'needed a moment' at 'emotional' Glasgow gig The shopping centre is close to some of the filming locations for the classic Scottish film, Gregory's Girl. Joking about how close the location was to the iconic film, one person joked: "Gregory in the background ragin dain keepy-ups." The 1980s film directed by Bill Forysth is a coming-of-age romantic comedy where 'gangly teen Gregory and his schoolmates are starting to find out about girls'. READ MORE: Man charged over alleged 'fight' on busy Glasgow road after Scottish Cup Final The film is set in and around a state secondary school in the Abronhill district of Cumbernauld. The Glasgow Times previously reported on multiple street closures around the city in the past few months for the filming of Mint. The BBC revealed casting information in March for Mint, a "darkly comic and unconventional drama" about a crime family's inner drama. The series is created, written and directed by Charlotte Regan, the acclaimed filmmaker behind award-winning movie Scrapper. It will star Loyle Carner, Emma Laird, Sam Riley, Laura Fraser, Lewis Gribben and Lindsay Duncan.
