Keira Knightley and James Righton have long been the low-key power couple of Hollywood, shunning the limelight and keeping their personal lives under wraps. But now, all eyes are on them after Righton was spotted cycling around London sans wedding ring earlier this week. Cue the avalanche of divorce rumors!
Paparazzi photos obtained by DailyMail showed Righton ringless during his London ride, fueling speculation about the state of his marriage to Knightley. It's not the norm for either of them to appear without their rings, but let's remember – celebs often ditch the bling for practical reasons: resizing, workouts, or simply comfort.
“People are jumping to conclusions, but sometimes a ring is just a ring,” a source close to the couple commented.
Compounding the buzz is Knightley's recent switch back to her maiden name, Keira Christina Knightley, on Companies House documents. Though it's common to use a maiden name for such formalities, the timing has fans and gossip mongers alike wondering if there's more to the story.
The Oscar-nominated actress and musician Righton met through mutual friends back in 2011, quickly becoming an inseparable pair. They sealed the deal with an engagement in May 2012, tying the knot a year later in the picturesque South of France. The couple shares two daughters, Edie born in May 2015, and Delilah, arriving in October 2019.
Only time will tell if this is just a blip in their love story or something more substantial. In the meantime, fans are left to speculate and hope for the best for their beloved couple.