Lily James turned heads Monday at the Toronto International Film Festival, arriving at a Deadline Studio event in an oversized grey double-breasted suit paired with smart trousers.
The 36-year-old English actress paused for photographs on the red carpet outside Toronto's BISHA hotel and earlier posed for portrait shots in a chic grey sweater and a statement skirt with a thigh-high split, accessorized with a sparkling necklace.
James, known for roles in Baby Driver and the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, has been keeping a low profile about her personal life while promoting projects and continuing to work. In a recent interview with Who What Wear, she said she avoids dating apps because they feel at odds with her preference for privacy and that she feels "a bit self-conscious" using them. She also discussed how turning 30 has shifted her priorities, saying she wants to "only do stuff that I really care about" and to spend time with people she loves.
The Toronto appearance comes as James films the thriller Harmonia in the Canadian wilderness for director Guy Nattiv. Scheduled for release in 2026, the film is inspired by Nattiv's grandmother and her connection to a cult in the 1980s. The cast includes Carrie Coon, Bella Ramsey and Odessa Young; Young also appears in the forthcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.
James drew additional attention on social media in recent weeks after an Instagram post celebrating the completion of shooting was removed for violating the platform's community guidelines on nudity. The post included a blurred photograph that appeared to show James and five other actresses holding hands in a circle. James later posted a message directed at the platform that read, "Instagram you deleted my last post … why…" The post remained absent from her account as of Monday and the company declined to comment publicly about the takedown.
Known for guarding her private life, James was last publicly linked to musician Michael Shuman in late 2023. At TIFF, she kept the focus on fashion and work, showcasing a tailored, androgynous silhouette that drew consistent attention from photographers on the festival circuit.
Her appearance at the Deadline Studio event underscores the continued interest in her on- and off-screen choices as she balances high-profile projects and a preference for keeping personal relationships out of the public view.