It was in Rome that Lily James was caught kissing married The Crown actor Dominic West.
So where better to host your bacchanalous 35th birthday party than at London’s most exclusive private club, the Greco-Roman-themed Apollo’s Muse?
The Surrey-born actress, star of Pam & Tommy and Downton Abbey, was seen leaving the celebrations in the heart of Mayfair in an £8,000 ensemble that paid homage to the club’s opulent interiors.
Pairing a £4,639 Yves Saint Laurent toga dress with gold Jimmy Choo Saeda sandals (£875), Ms James also carried a £2,500 Dolce & Gabbana Black Devotion shoulder bag and covered up with an unusual raincoat from Burberry, with a white lining. back. A new trench coat from the British luxury brand costs around £2,000.
Flanked by two men in cream suits, Ms James, whose birthday was on Friday, left the club in the early hours of yesterday with her close friend, The Creator actress Gemma Chan.
The Surrey-born actress, star of Pam & Tommy and Downton Abbey, was seen leaving the celebrations in the heart of Mayfair in an £8,000 outfit that paid homage to the club’s opulent interiors.
Ms James paired a £4,639 Yves Saint Laurent toga-style dress with gold Jimmy Choo Saeda sandals (£875)
Mrs James also carried a Dolce & Gabbana Black Devotion shoulder bag worth £2,500 and covered her shoulders with an unusual Burberry raincoat, with a white lining. A new trench coat from the British luxury brand costs around £2,000
A photograph uploaded to Ms James’ Instagram Stories before the event showed an image of her posing in the suit, surrounded by flowers and balloons.
The star was accompanied by her close friend, The Creator actress Gemma Chan.
The actress also shared a happy birthday message from former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
A photo uploaded to James’ Instagram Stories before the event showed an image of her posing in the outfit, surrounded by flowers and balloons, and a happy birthday message from former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. Other guests at the celebration were the magician Dynamo.
Apollo’s Muse markets itself as “the most private of private members’ clubs” and is tucked away at the back of Mayfair restaurant Bacchanalia.
Only 500 people can be members, making it one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.
Designed by Richard Caring, the billionaire club magnate behind Annabel’s and The Ivy, it is frequented by famous names such as model Kate Moss.
Lily is currently preparing for the release of the upcoming mystery comedy film Greedy People, in which she will star.
The actress first joined the project in May 2022, when Deadline revealed that she had joined its cast.
Greedy People will focus on a police officer who is tasked with investigating a murder and the sudden discovery of a large sum of money in a quiet town.
In addition to Lily, the film’s cast will be led by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Himesh Patel, with whom the actress co-starred in the 2019 film Yesterday.
The garment featured a pale green dot print while the Pam & Tommy star was wrapped in a camel trench coat.
Flanked by two men in cream suits, Mrs James, whose birthday was on Friday, left the club in the early hours of yesterday.
Lily was joined at her party by Gemma Chan, who donned a black trench coat which she wore over trousers and matching stilettos.
Other guests at the celebrations included magician Dynamo (pictured in a green jacket).
Artists such as Tim Blake Nelson, Uzo Aduba and Simon Rex complete the film’s cast.
Although filming took place in the summer of 2022, Greedy People has not yet been assigned a release date.
Lily will also star in the thriller Relay, which she was initially attached to in February last year.
The artist will play a client who seeks help from a corporate fixer after his life is in danger.
The Cinderella star will also star alongside Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington in the upcoming film.
Physical production on the film began in New York in April of last year and its crew eventually moved to New Jersey to film several scenes.
The possible release date for Relay has not yet been revealed.