Actor Matt Smith was seen cosying up to fashion designer Jessica Horwell as they enjoyed drinks together at the Flask pub in Highgate, London, on Friday.
The 43-year-old actor looked in very good spirits as he sipped a beer and chatted with the designer before pulling her in for a tight hug. The House of the Dragon star made the most of his downtime as the pair engaged in a deep conversation at the venue.
Matt Smith wore a green T-shirt, navy shorts, and dark sunglasses while enjoying the hot weather in the pub beer garden. At one point, the Crown star sported a beer moustache while enjoying a cold pint of beer. He also pulled a humorous expression during the outing and could not keep a smile off his face.
Jessica Horwell, who is the creative director and designer at luxury label Hardware LDN, opted for a simple but stylish outfit. She wore a black crop top and matching miniskirt paired with a coordinating leather jacket. The designer accessorised her low-key look with gold hooped earrings and a gold chain while leaving her golden locks to cascade down her back.
Nursing a white wine, Jessica Horwell appeared completely at ease while spending time with the actor in the beer garden at the front of the pub. The two sat close together and hardly noticed anyone around them as they talked. Jessica Horwell was completely locked in as she spoke with Matt Smith.
Pub Outing in Highgate
The pair put their heads close together as Matt Smith wrapped an arm around her during the date. He sported a huge smile while blocking out background noise from fellow pub goers. While he was enamoured with Jessica Horwell, he also enjoyed the company of his pet dog Bobby.
Matt Smith happily pulled Jessica Horwell close during their pub date in north London. The TV star appeared to thoroughly enjoy the company of the blonde designer while making the most of the sunshine.
Recent Romantic Links
The outing comes after Matt Smith was last romantically linked to former flame Emma Laird in June last year. The pair stepped out together two years after being spotted in a clinch on a pub date. They spent time together visiting a trendy north London bakery and taking a stroll with his dog.
During that outing, Matt Smith dressed casually in a light blue jumper and dark trousers, while Emma Laird opted for a chic all-white outfit.
The date also follows news from January 2025, when Matt Smith was seen passionately kissing a mystery brunette in Rio de Janeiro. The woman was soon revealed to be Jessica Felix, a Brazilian model and trainee doctor who celebrated her 26th birthday in December.
High-Profile Romance With Lily James
Matt Smith ended his most high-profile romance with actress Lily James in 2020. The couple first met in 2014 on the set of the film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, in which Matt Smith played Mr Collins and Lily James played Elizabeth Bennet.
They were notoriously private about their relationship before going official at the Milan premiere of her film Cinderella in 2015. Lily James later quashed rumours of a proposal when she spoke to The Sun on Sunday, saying: "We're not engaged yet. But it's going very well."
The pair split in 2019 owing to hectic work schedules before briefly rekindling their romance during the first Covid lockdown. They self-isolated together at the north London home they had shared. However, they split for good in October 2020, with sources claiming they realised they would be better off as friends.
Other Past Relationships
It was previously reported by The Mail On Sunday that Matt Smith was dating businesswoman Caroline Brady in 2021. However, the pair have not been pictured together since 2022.
Before his relationship with Lily James, the actor dated several other famous women. His past romantic links include actress Billie Piper, Brazilian actress Mayana Moura, and model Daisy Lowe.
