Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith has been pictured with a new woman on his arm – Jessica Felix, who is 16 years his junior. The former Timelord and House of the Dragon actor, 42, was spotted with the mysterious woman while on a New Year’s break in coastal Rio de Janeiro. However, she didn’t stay a mystery for long and has since been identified as Brazilian model and trainee doctor Jessica, 26.
Image Credit: Metro [BGUK_3120583 - Rio Janeiro, BRAZIL - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* - MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - STRICTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE USAGE UNTIL 19:05 PM UK TIME ON 10/01/2025 - 'Doctor Who' & 'House of the Dragon' Star Matt Smith was seen dining with friends during his vacation in Brazil, where he was also spotted sharing a kiss with Jessica Felix. Pictured: Matt Smith - Jessica Felix BACKGRID UK 10 JANUARY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: JUCE / BACKGRID UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*]
The fashion model currently boasts more than 4000 followers on Instagram, describing her life’s work as ‘model & medicine’. It is not known how Matt – who was previously in a relationship with Mamma Mia star Lily James – first met the beautiful brunette. But, if the pictures are anything to go by, he already knows her very well indeed.
Image Credit: Metro [Rio Janeiro, BRAZIL - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* **WEB EMBARGO UNTIL 2PM ET ON JANUARY 10, 2025** - 'Doctor Who' & 'House of the Dragon' Star Matt Smith was seen dining with friends during his vacation in Brazil, where he was also spotted sharing a kiss with a mystery woman. Shot on January 6, 2025 Pictured: Matt Smith BACKGRID USA 10 JANUARY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: JUCE / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*]
The pair were pictured in the South American city indulging in a spot of heavy petting on a busy sidewalk while meeting friends for lunch. In the pictures, Matt could be seen wearing a white baseball cap with a white t-shirt and round sunglasses. Jessica, meanwhile, wore a red dress and carried a gold handbag as she and Matt hugged in the street.
Image Credit: Metro [Rio Janeiro, BRAZIL - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* **WEB EMBARGO UNTIL 2PM ET ON JANUARY 10, 2025** - 'Doctor Who' & 'House of the Dragon' Star Matt Smith was seen dining with friends during his vacation in Brazil, where he was also spotted sharing a kiss with a mystery woman. Shot on January 6, 2025 Pictured: Matt Smith BACKGRID USA 10 JANUARY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: JUCE / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*]
Other pictures showed the pair joining friends for lunch – their arms still very much around each other as they walked. The actor dated Pride and Prejudice and Zombies co-star Lily after meeting on the set of the comedy horror film in 2015. The pair were in a relationship for five years, but split for good in October 2020 – having initially gotten back together during the first wave of the Covid pandemic.
Image Credit: Metro [Matt Smith poses for photographers upon arrival at the season two premiere of the television series 'House of the Dragon' in London, Monday, Jun 10, 2024. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)]
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