Keira Knightley changed her name from Keira Christina Righton to Keira Christine Knightley at Companies House for her performing arts company KCK Boo Ltd, according to major media reports. James Righton, her husband of 13 years, was also pictured without his wedding ring, as reported by major media. The current status of their marriage remains unclear, and it is not known whether these actions indicate a separation or divorce.
Knightley and Righton were last pictured together during London Fashion Week in February 2026, according to major media. In December, Knightley sold the French vineyard where she married Righton, though the reason for the sale has not been disclosed. The couple share two daughters, Edie (10) and Delilah (6), as reported by major media.
Knightley has previously spoken about relationship challenges. According to Daily Mail - Home, Knightley described changing her surname for official purposes in 2021 as requiring much soul-searching. On the couple's tenth wedding anniversary, she quipped that it was 'a miracle to have made it this far', according to Daily Mail - Home.
In a December interview, Knightley revealed she issued her husband an ultimatum over his 'bizarre' habits in their early days of dating, though the specific habits were not detailed. The reason why Righton was pictured without his wedding ring is also unknown.