Coronation Street cast favourite Maureen Lipman looked pretty in pink on the NTAs 2023 red carpet, but some fans were expecting to see the soap star with her new beau.
Instead, Maureen appeared to step out solo while representing Corrie, in which she portrays Evelyn Plummer.
The actress, 77, looked sensational in a hot pink jacket with a waterfall hem.
She paired the statement piece with chic cropped black trousers and a matching top.
Maureen accessorised with a black clutch bag and heels, completing her look with a glamorous makeup palette and pearls.
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It comes after Dame Maureen told the Sunday Express that she would be accompanied to the star-studded event by her “gentleman friend David”.
The stage and screen icon said: “I’m going with my gentleman friend David – it’s a baptism of fire for him.
“The most important thing is that I find a dress.”
She also said regarding finding love again: “It’s a gift for all concerned. It’s a gift and he’s been very nice.
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“I’ve met some nice men in my life, some really interesting men, and we will see where it goes.”
The star was married to playwright Jack Rosenthal until his death in 2004.
The actress went on to have a 13-year relationship with computer expert Guido Castro, who died in 2021.
The TV legend previously shared that Guido heartbreakingly died at the height of the pandemic, so she wasn’t able to hold his hand due to needing to wear full PPE at his bedside.
Dame Maureen also admitted she was planning on using her acting skills to put on a “brave face” if she missed out on the award at the NTAs.
The actress was nominated for best serial drama performance for playing Evelyn Plummer in the ITV soap.
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