Lily James was spotted without a ring on her finger on Wednesday after sparking engagement rumours with her on-off boyfriend Michael Schuman.
The Mamma Mia actress, 34, joined fellow A-listers Olivia Colman and Jamie Dornan at the Choose Love event on London’s Carnaby Street, as they launched a pop-up shop for Help Refugees.
At the start of this month, The Daily Mail revealed Lily appeared to have rekindled her romance with her rockstar boyfriend Michael Shuman.
She even prompted questions over whether they were engaged by wearing a gold band on her wedding finger.
But this Wednesday the ring was notably absent – although the actress sported jewellery on her other fingers.
Mystery: Lily James was spotted without a ring on her finger on Wednesday after sparking engagement rumours with her on-off boyfriend Michael Schuman
Public outing: The Mamma Mia actress, 34, joined fellow A-listers Olivia Colman and Jamie Dornan at the Choose Love event in London
The star looked stunning in a black silky skirt and matching T-Shirt to advertise the event.
Later on she donned a long checked coat to wrap up warm over a high-neck grey jumper.
She joined Dawn O’Porter, Dermot O’Leary and Pearl Mackie in holding up massive signs reading Choose Love.
Lily and Michael split in February 2023 after they were rumoured to have grown apart. But in July, they were said to be back together just five months after their split.
The two were spotted leaving London’s Harold Pinter Theatre, where Lily is currently starring in the play Lyonesse, in the same car.
She was spotted wearing a very telling gold band on her left hand, prompting speculation they were engaged.
Meanwhile, sources close to the actress confirmed they were now a couple again.
The following day they were seen once again in Soho, Central London, where he appeared to be pulling her suitcase.
Once again she was wearing the gold band on her left hand, however despite her wearing it two days running, sources close to Lily insisted the ring was one she wears for the play.
Event: Dawn O’Porter, Lily James, Pearl Mackie, Olivia Colman, Dermot O’Leary and Jamie Dornan attend the launch of the 2023 Choose Love pop-up on Carnaby Street
Stepping out: She donned a long checked coat to wrap up warm over a high-neck grey jumper
Deep in thought: Lily has been the centre of engagement rumours over the past months
Outing: The star looked stunning in a black silky skirt and matching T-Shirt to advertise the event
Stars: Fifty Shades Of Grey actor Jamie Dornan was among the celebs in attendance
A source said: ‘Lily couldn’t stop smiling as she left the theatre, and as she left she got into a car which Michael got into really soon after.
‘Lily was wearing a ring on her engagement finger which of course prompts speculation that she and Michael have either got engaged or married.
‘But it seems that it could be somewhat premature but nonetheless, they are besotted with one another and very, very happy.’
Lily stars as a young film executive named Kate who is summoned by Elaine, a reclusive and talented actress who disappears in mysterious circumstances.
Lily and Michael were seen together at Glastonbury earlier this year – despite their alleged split in February.
The couple were first linked in 2021 after they were spotted sharing a kiss outside a boutique hotel.
The American star was said to be staying at the hotel where Lily was quarantining with cast and crew for the film What’s Love Got To Do With It?.
An eyewitness told the Daily Mail at the time: ‘Lily’s driver turned up just after 9am, then she and Michael emerged from the hotel together a few minutes later. They were laughing and joking and looked very happy together.’
Back on! Five months after she split from her rock star boyfriend Michael Shuman, the actress, 34, appears to rekindled their romance as they were pictured together on Thursday
They then made their red carpet debut at the Oscars in 2022 where they looked loved-up.
The musician reportedly moved into the Mamma Mia star’s £3million home in North London and a month later, the loved-up pair were pictured hand in hand as they visited Michael’s parents, former Disney production manager Ira Shuman and wife Janet, in Los Angeles.
But it was reported in February this year that they had gone their separate ways for good.
The actress’s relationship with Michael initially came as a shock to fans of the pair, as Lily is known for her family-friendly roles in Downton Abbey, Cinderella and Mamma Mia.
Ring: Lily was wearing the gold band on her left hand
Meanwhile, Michael is a member of Queens Of The Stone Age, the band notorious for on-stage nudity and claims of drug and alcohol abuse.
In August 2021 Lily sparked speculation Michael had proposed as she headed out in Melrose Avenue, California with a gold ring on her engagement finger.
However a representative of Lily said of speculation regarding a proposal from Michael: ‘This is 100% not true’.
The Mamma Mia star has kept her personal life private since she became the subject of worldwide scrutiny when images emerged showing her and actor Dominic West enjoying an al fresco lunch with their mutual agent, Angharad Wood, in October 2020.
They enjoyed a two-day vacation in Italy where they were seen riding on a scooter through Rome, and Dominic appeared to at one point lean over and kiss Lily’s neck.
TV and film star Lily previously dated The Crown star Matt Smith, 40, on and off for five years, with the relationship said to be over just weeks before she was pictured with Dominic.
In July 2020, the actress was pictured heading back to Chris Evans’ London hotel after partying into the early hours at private members’ venue, Mark’s Club in Mayfair.
Lily has raised eyebrows in the past by forging close friendships with her co-stars in recent productions – Arnie Hammer in Rebecca and Dominic in BBC drama The Pursuit Of Love.
Romance: Lily and Michael were said to have split in January but got back together just five months later
Serious: TV and film star Lily previously dated The Crown star Matt Smith, 40, on and off for five years (pictured in 2017)