Hugh Bonneville confirmed his new romance with Heidi Kadlecova while packing their PDA bags in London on Friday night.
The actor, 60, who shot to stardom with his portrayal of the Earl of Grantham in ITV drama Downton Abbey, split from his wife of 25 years, Lulu Williams, in September last year.
Following their shocking split, he reportedly enjoyed a series of dates with Canadian actress Claire Rankin, 53, in March.
However, while sharing a kiss with vegan influencer Heidi, it seems Hugh has moved on.
He put on a stylish display for his date night, wearing a white shirt with a navy jacket and pants.
Hugh Bonneville confirmed his new romance with Heidi Kadlecova while packing on the PDA in London on Friday night.
The actor, 60, who shot to stardom with his portrayal of the Earl of Grantham in ITV drama Downton Abbey, split from his wife of 25 years, Lulu Williams, in September last year.
Hugh put on a long wool coat and put an arm around his girlfriend as they strolled through the city.
Heidi opted for a stylish beige coat which she paired with a printed blouse and a pair of straight-leg jeans.
The actor is said to be a “different person” with his new girlfriend and recently introduced her to the cast and crew of his new film, MailOnline revealed.
He recently asked Heidi to spend the day outdoors while filming the final scenes of Go Away! in Hertfordshire.
A source told MailOnline that his presence cheered up the veteran star, whose mood changed considerably while in the company of the vegan influencer, prompting viewers to describe the pair as “a couple of lovebirds”.
Additionally, locals spotted the couple hugging during breaks from filming scenes next to a church.
A source said: “Hugh and Heidi seemed really loved up and excited to be together.”
“The fact that she was on set brought out another side of him; he was like a different person on set when she was around, considerably more cheerful.”
He put on a stylish display for his date night, wearing a white shirt with a navy jacket and pants.
Hugh and Lulu, who share a son, Felix, separated in September after 25 years of marriage but have not yet officially divorced.
Hugh put on a long wool coat and put an arm around his girlfriend as they strolled through the city.
Meanwhile, Heidi opted for an elegant beige coat which she paired with a printed blouse and straight-leg jeans.
The actor is said to be a “different person” with his new girlfriend and recently introduced her to the cast and crew of his new film, MailOnline revealed.
They added: ‘She watched while he filmed scenes and during breaks they went out together for privacy.
“But he introduced her to everyone involved with the project and they turned out to be a really sweet couple, like a couple of lovebirds.”
It also saw him filming scenes for the third Downton Abbey film, which will be released on Netflix, before she was pictured arriving at a farewell party in Kings Cross two weeks ago to mark the end of filming – the third time they have appeared together. .
MailOnline has contacted Hugh’s representatives for comment.
The divorced philanthropist describes herself on social media as a “world traveler” and an “animal advocate.”
Her Instagram bio says “Live life ethically, always with kindness and compassion.”
Heidi has a young daughter, Gabriella, whom she takes on her travels, including to Mount Everest Base Camp in 2019.
She was previously married to lawyer Richard Coglon, Gabriella’s father, while they lived in Vancouver.
A source said his presence cheered up the star, whose mood changed considerably while in his company, prompting viewers to describe the pair as “a pair of lovebirds”.
It also saw him filming scenes for the third Downton Abbey film, which will be released on Netflix, before she was pictured arriving at a farewell party in Kings Cross two weeks ago.
Divorced philanthropist Heidi describes herself on social media as a “world traveler” and an “animal advocate.”
Heidi previously worked for non-governmental organizations in Uganda, Indonesia and Nepal.
The vegan activist and Hugh were photographed together for the first time on July 8 at the premiere of the new film Twisters.
Documenting the night on her Instagram, Heidi wrote: “What a fun night and you are absolutely amazing in this movie.”
Two weeks later, Heidi and Hugh posted the same photo at the same time during the opening night of Fangirls, a new musical at the Lyric Theater in Hammersmith, west London.
Paddington star Hugh split from his wife of 25 years, Lulu Williams, in September last year.
They share a son called Felix, 20, and lived together in West Sussex, but have not yet officially divorced.
A spokesperson for Hugh confirmed in September 2023 that he and his ex Lulu, who lived together for 25 years at their West Sussex home, ended their marriage.
However, it seems the split hasn’t been easy, with a source revealing: “It’s clear that Lulu feels that 20-odd years of marriage doesn’t count for anything.”
Paddington star Hugh split from his wife of 25 years, Lulu Williams, in September last year (pictured in 2019)
However, it seems the split hasn’t been easy, with a source revealing: “It’s clear that Lulu feels that 20-odd years of marriage doesn’t count for anything” (pictured in 2013).
Lulu often accompanied her husband to premieres and film sets and her recent absence sparked rumors that the couple was having problems.
The actor, famous for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, had never shied away from expressing his love for Lulu, having previously called her his “base” and “anchor” and credited his wife for being the backbone backbone of your home.
A source said the sun: ‘Hugh has been filming away from home a lot this year. He’s lost a little weight this summer and looked slim, tanned and relaxed.’
The heartbreak came just five years after the couple renewed their vows at Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas.
