Lily James showcased her toned physique in a daring cut-out gown as she posted a series of chic photos on Instagram on Friday. The 36-year-old actress looked stunning in the revealing outfit, which featured a halterneck crop top and a matching low-rise skirt, flaunting her toned midriff.
Backless Ensemble and Tattoos
Turning to display the back of her backless ensemble, Lily revealed her small back tattoos: a number nine on her shoulder and a dandelion on the back of her arm. The meaning of the tattoos remains unknown, as does when she got them, but photos from as far back as June 2025 show that the number nine has been there for some time.
Accessories and Hairstyle
To complete her look, the Cinderella actress wore towering black heels and accessorised with silver drop earrings. She styled her long locks in soft waves and smiled as she posed at The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Season Toast To TV bash held at Soho House Holloway.
Instagram Post and Other Outfits
Alongside her post, she wrote: 'L.A. Swipe right.' In other snaps, Lily looked happier than ever, laughing the night away. She also appeared effortlessly chic in casual attire, posing while leaning on the boot of a white car in jeans and a black top. Another trendy look featured black capri trousers and a blazer with padded shoulders.
Romance Rumors
Lily's post follows reports from The Mail on Sunday that she may have found love with stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, after his father shared details about their new romance. The actress had previously been spotted getting close to her Swiped co-star Pierson Fode during a stroll in New York in September.
Lily was last romantically linked to musician Michael Shuman in late 2023. They split in February 2023 but were seen together at Glastonbury later that year. Their relationship was first revealed in February 2021 when they were spotted kissing outside a boutique hotel in England while she was filming What's Love Got To Do With It. A year later, they attended the Oscars together in Hollywood. The musician reportedly moved into Lily's North London home, and they were later pictured visiting his parents in Los Angeles.
Before Shuman, Lily dated The Crown actor Matt Smith from 2014 to 2019, after meeting him on the set of Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. In a 2022 interview with Collider, she discussed romance, saying society encourages a 'lightning bolt moment' of meeting the perfect partner, but that 'happily ever after' is not always the case. She praised the film for exploring a 'more gentle, ordinary' way of meeting someone where love can blossom from friendship.
