James Norton ‘splits’ from model girlfriend as James Bond contender ‘signs up to celebrity dating app’
Actor James Norton has reportedly split from his girlfriend, model and artist Charlotte Rose Smith.
The 39-year-old Happy Valley star is said to be back on the dating scene, with reports claiming he has been spotted on exclusive celebrity dating app Raya.
It is understood Norton’s profile features photos showing his newly shaved head, a look he has adopted for his upcoming role in Sunny Dancer, which is currently being filmed in Scotland with co-star Bella Ramsey, MailOnline reports.
Norton and Smith, 26, began dating in late 2024, with the couple being photographed together on several occasions.
At the time, an insider told The Sun: “They have been enjoying dates and seem very happy together.
“It has been a year since his relationship with Imogen ended and he appears to get on so well with Charlotte. They make a lovely couple.”
The relationship appears to have ended recently, with Norton, who is considered a strong contender to be the next James Bond, now reportedly single again.
While Norton appears to be moving on, Smith has been sharing cryptic content on social media that suggests heartbreak.
The model has posted videos on TikTok with telling captions. In one recent video showing her working in her London studio, she wrote: “When everything is falling apart I will always have art. Broken heart? Still got my art.”
In another clip, Smith can be seen strutting in a figure-hugging dress with the caption: “How I imagine every ex thinks of me.”
Norton’s dramatic new look with a shaved head is for his role in Sunny Dancer, which he is currently filming in Scotland alongside Bella Ramsey.
The actor, who has appeared in numerous stage and screen productions, continues to build his impressive portfolio with this latest project.
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GB News has contacted Norton’s representatives for comment regarding the reported split, but no official statement has been released at the time of reporting.
Despite the reported breakup, Norton is not without support. The actor recently revealed on the Travel Secrets podcast that he is planning a trip to Kenya with his parents, Hugh and Lavinia, and his sister Jessica.
“It’s with my family, which is really lovely,” he said. “We’re going to the Masai Mara for some Safari. I can’t wait to see my little nephews do Safari.”
Norton spoke warmly about his “really nice little family unit,” mentioning his sister’s two boys, aged six and four.
Prior to his relationship with Smith, Norton was engaged to actress Imogen Poots, 35. The couple were together for seven years before splitting in late 2023.
Speaking to the Sunday Times last year about the breakup, Norton reflected: “Some of the choices recently weren’t mine, yet I don’t feel begrudging.”
He suggested his demanding role in the West End adaptation of A Little Life may have contributed to relationship difficulties, noting: “If the work starts to compromise one’s relationships, it can become unhealthy.”