Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville caused a stir on the red carpet in London's Leicester Square last night, not just for his role in the beloved franchise, but for his glamorous plus-one—new girlfriend Heidi Kadlecova.
The actor, 60, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo, but all eyes were on the Slovakian model, whose elegant presence marked one of their first major public appearances as a couple. The pair looked utterly smitten as they posed for photographers ahead of the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere.
A Rare Public Debut
Bonneville, famously private about his personal life, appeared relaxed and happy alongside Kadlecova. Her choice of a sophisticated black ensemble perfectly complemented the formal occasion, showcasing a style that effortlessly captured the Downton glamour spirit.
The couple's appearance puts a definitive end to speculation about Bonneville's relationship status following his separation from his wife of 25 years, Lulu Williams, which was announced in 2022.
Downton's Grand Finale
The premiere itself was a star-studded affair, bringing together the cast of the much-adored series and film adaptations. Bonneville, who has played the patriarch Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, since the show's inception, was naturally a central figure in the celebrations.
The new film promises to deliver a fitting and emotional conclusion to the stories of the Crawley family and their staff, providing fans with one last visit to the grand estate.
For many attendees and observers, however, the night belonged to Hugh and Heidi, whose red carpet debut together added a real-life fairy-tale element to the evening's festivities.
