On Wednesday, Bill Nighy went out for lunch at the Cecconi restaurant in London with a partner.
The Love Actually actor, 72, – who enjoyed a series of romantic dinners with Vogue icon Anna Wintour this summer – looked in high spirits as he was joined by a pretty blonde for the meal.
He cut a dapper figure in an elegant navy blue coat, gray pants, a silk scarf and black shoes as he stepped out of the fancy restaurant.
Outside: Bill Nighy went out for lunch at Cecconi restaurant in London with a partner on Wednesday
Meanwhile, her partner showed off her chic sense of style in a long cream winter coat and turtleneck sweater.
The couple had dinner together at the Italian restaurant before heading out together for a chat.
A representative for Bill has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
It comes after Bill and Anna, 71, enjoyed several comfortable dinners in Rome this summer.
Ride: The Love Actually actor, 72, – who enjoyed a series of romantic dinners with Vogue icon Anna Wintour this summer – looked in high spirits as he was joined by a pretty blonde
On one occasion tThe pair looked delighted to be in each other’s company and curled up in their arms before sitting down to enjoy a meal al fresco.
During another dinner, Bill gave Anna roses, following the fashion mogul’s divorce from her 20-year-old partner.
The couple are said to have become close after Anna split from 16-year-old “husband” Shelby Bryan last year.
Meanwhile, Bill’s last known relationship was with English actress Diana Quick.
Lunch: This comes after Bill and Anna, 71, enjoyed several comfortable dinners in Rome this summer (pictured August 27)
The couple entered into a romantic relationship in 1980 and welcomed a daughter – Mary Nighy – in 1984. They were together for 28 years and separated in 2008.
Rumors have been circulating about Anna and Bill since 2015, as the couple were spotted together at numerous fashion shows, theaters and restaurants in London and New York.
Anna and telecommunications mogul Shelby, 75, were one of America’s most powerful couples, a seemingly perfect marriage when it came to bringing the worlds of fashion, business and politics together.
But 21 years after their passionate love affair made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, it was reported by MailOnline in October 2020 that the relationship is over.
There is also a question mark as to whether the couple have ever been actually married, with a well-placed source indicating that they never married and that the relationship had been over for some time.
According to several US media reports, the couple’s romance began to subside as early as 2013, when it was revealed that Shelby, 74, owed the IRS £ 1.2million in unpaid taxes – l US equivalent of the Inland Revenue.
There have been rumors for some time, and denials too, that he may have reverted to his ex-wife Katherine Bryan, whose future husband, investment banker Damon Mezzacappa, died in 2015.
A source close to Katherine is said to have insisted the couple had simply remained friends because of their children.
Powerful couple: The couple are said to have become close after Anna split from 16-year-old ‘husband’ Shelby Bryan last year (pictured in 2002)
Meanwhile, tongues have been stirred over Anna’s relationship with actor Bill since 2010.
In January of last year, the editor was said to have been “beaming” and looked “happier than ever” when she and Bill were spotted eating together in New York City – so happy, in fact. , that she even momentarily removed it. designer sunglasses.
Bill has always refused to say if their friendship was actually love.
In 2015, when asked about it, he replied: “Obviously I have nothing to say about this. There are a lot of rumors about me and probably Anna Wintour.
Admittedly, it has been a long time since Anna – who has two grown children, Charles, 36, and Bee, 33 with her first husband, South African child psychiatrist Dr David Shaffer – has been seen with Shelby.
One of the last times they were pictured together as a couple was in 2018 at the US Open tennis championships.
Love life: Meanwhile, Bill’s last known relationship was with English actress Diana Quick (pictured in 2012)