Martin Freeman looked rather dapper as he attended the Claridge’s Christmas Tree Party in London on Wednesday. 

The Sherlock star, 53, wrapped up in a dark grey suit and black polo neck jumper as he beamed beside fashion designer Sir Paul Smith for the snap. 

Completing his look with stylish light orange lens glᴀsses, Martin appeared to attend the event without his girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, 30. 

Last week the pair put on a loved up display at the Marylebone’s Christmas light switch on as they made their way through the crowds hand in hand. 

The couple went public with their romance in 2021 however they are rarely seen together in public.

Meanwhile last month Amanda Abbington opened up on her close relationship with her ex-husband Martin who she said will be attending her wedding next year.

Martin Freeman, 53, showed off his quirky style as he attended the Claridge’s Christmas party in London on Wednesday

The Sherlock star, 53, wrapped up in a dark grey suit and black polo neck jumper as he beamed beside fashion designer Sir Paul Smith for the snap

Amanda and Martin split in 2016 following 16 years together. The pair share two teenage children Joe, 17, and Grace, 15.

Martin was said to have supported Amanda through the Strictly Come Dancing probe and recently asked whether he will attend her wedding to Jonathon Goodwin, she said: ‘I would imagine so. 

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‘We’re still mates, we’re good friends. It’s important to maintain a good, healthy relationship with your ex if you have children, I think.’

The actress made a series of accusations about her pro Giovanni Pernice’s teaching methods and has described his behaviour as ‘unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean’.

The BBC cleared Giovanni of physically abusive behaviour towards Amanda, while upholding some of her complaints the Corporation. 

A source told The Sun at the time of the investigation: ‘Martin has made a point of making sure Amanda is OK with everything that has happened recently. They share two children together so have always remained close for their sake.

‘He was left worried and concerned at learning about the things which Amanda has been going through. And it’s been really heartening for Amanda to know that she has Martin’s support.

‘She’s been through hell recently, and had to endure death threats and hateful messages. She’s relied heavily on her fiance Jonathan who has been an absolute rock throughout all of this.’

Completing his look with stylish light orange lens glᴀsses, Martin appeared to attend the event without his girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, 30

Last month Amanda Abbington opened up on her close relationship with her ex-husband Martin who she said will be attending her wedding next year

The couple went public with their romance in 2021 however they are rarely seen together in public (pictured together in May) 

Meanwhile Martin’s girlfriend Rachel is best known for playing a role in BBC hit Normal People, alongside stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones. 

The actress has also starred in Lindsay Lohan’s Netflix film Irish Wish, Aisling Bea’s sitcom This Way Up. 

In addition to acting, Rachel also writes screenplays and once came runner-up in Outstanding Screenplay’s TV pilot compeтιтion.

Martin and Rachel went public with their romance in 2021, when they graced the red carpet at the Raindance Film Festival Opening Night gala screening of Best Sellers at The Dorchester just months after Amanda discussed their split.