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Lily James Has Been Linked to 2 “The Crown” Actors — See Her Dating History

May 6, 2023

Lily James is no stranger to starring in romantic movies, from projects like “Yesterday” to her latest “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” But when it comes to the actor’s offscreen relationships, she’s a little more private.

Back in 2015, James opened up about why she rarely speaks about her love life publicly. “In regards to your love life, you’re just entering into a whole of pain if you talk about it,” she explained to InStyle (via E! News). “If you’ve never said anything, there are no sound bites to haunt you when you’re crying into a box of Kleenex after it all goes wrong.”

Since stepping into the spotlight, James has only been publicly linked to a handful of handsome men in Hollywood, with her most-publicized relationship being her five-year romance with “The Crown” and “House of the Dragon” star Matt Smith. Sometime after that, the 34-year-old was linked to another “The Crown” actor, Dominic West, after the two were spotted getting cozy in 2020, but the latter was quick to shut down any rumors of them dating.

According to People, West and his wife, Catherine FitzGerald, read a joint public statement to press outside their London home in October 2020, also kissing and posing for photos to emphasize that their relationship still held up. “Our marriage is strong and we’re very much still together. Thank you. Catherine and Dominic,” they said.

In recent years, James has mostly played coy about any dating speculation involving her. In the actor’s Harper’s Bazaar UK November 2020 cover story, the publication noted that she wouldn’t confirm or deny whether she was dating “Captain America” star Chris Evans at the time. Instead, James shared the romantic advice she’d give her younger self. “Don’t be obsessed by boys!” she said. “Hang out with your girl mates. And don’t take everything so seriously — be kind to yourself.”

See what other stars James has been linked to over the years ahead.