Hugh Bonneville's new love interest Claire Rankin reportedly liked 25 of his social media photos before he split from his wife.
The Downton Abbey actor, 60, has been spotted on a string of dates with Canadian actress Claire, 53. Last September, it was announced Hugh had split from his wife Lulu Williams, 55, after more than two decades of marriage. They welcomed a son together, however it appears the Paddington star has moved on.
Claire is said to have spent time with Hugh recently after visiting the UK for two weeks. It has now been reported Claire was liking Hugh's Instagram photos five years ago. She liked a snap of Hugh at King Charles' coronation, which took place two months before his split from Lulu.
Claire was previously married to actor Josh Randall, 52, who starred alongside Hugh in the CBS sitcom Courting Alex. The former couple are said to have divorced in 2013. Josh later moved on with The Inbetweeners actress Kacey Clarke, and they wed in 2018. Claire reportedly started liking Hugh's snaps back in May 2019.
Hugh and Lulu announced their split last September (Getty Images)
Claire is said to have enjoyed secret dates with Hugh (iamclairerankin/instagram)Her first like went to a photo of Hugh on the set of a play about writer C.S. Lewis, according to The Sun. She liked another snap of Hugh just a week later as he promoted the play. Claire went on to share her likes on snaps of Hugh travelling and modelling. The actress reportedly liked 13 of Hugh's posts in 2019.
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According to the Sun, Hugh and Claire have enjoyed "a string of dates" and spent time at his flat in London. She is said to have accompanied him to an event last month and met one of his former co-stars whilst at a dinner together. Hugh was among the celebrity guests at the final of the BBC's 500 Words Competition at Buckingham Palace on February 28, which was hosted by Queen Camilla.
Claire is understood to have been in the audience at the reception, having posted a photo of her name badge and programme. The pair were also said to have enjoyed dinner at Broadwick Soho Hotel alongside Michelle Dockery, who starred with Hugh on Downton Abbey. Claire posted about visiting the hotel, where she was joined by "eleven delightful companions".
Hugh and Claire were spotted arm-in-arm heading back to his flat. Claire documented her two-week trip on social media where she also enjoyed a few West End theatre productions and visited Brighton. She reportedly posted a photo of herself and Hugh upon her departure and teased: "Until we meet again." It's said to have since been deleted. He doesn't appear to be in any of the photos on Instagram, except one that shows two pairs of shoes beside each other. One pair matches the footwear worn by Hugh in the photos from earlier this week
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