Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon.
Earlier this month Joanne, best known for playing Anna Bates in the hit TV and film franchise, confirmed the split from husband of of eight years James in an interview.
The star, 39, who plays Laura Nielson in the explosive ITV drama, looked cheery as she posed with Katherine, 40, who plays a detective in the new series.
Outing: Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon
The star looked chic in a bodycon navy top, paired with a form-fitting leather skirt and strappy heels as she joked around with Katherine.
Her caramel tresses were styled in soft waves while her pretty features were enhanced with a radiant palette of make-up.
Former Corrie star Katherine wowed in a pastel pink top adorned with floral embroidery, teamed with a pink tulle skirt as she promoted the series, due for release in March.
The first trailer for the second series of Liar was revealed earlier this month, and it’s already teasing that Joanne’s Laura Nielson could be thrown behind bars for Andrew Earlham’s murder.
Chic: The star, 39, who plays Laura Nielson in the explosive ITV drama, looked cheery as she posed with Katherine, 40, who plays a detective in the new series
After series one ended on the jaw-dropping cliffhanger that Andrew (played by Ioan Gruffudd) had been killed, the second series is set to be an explosive Who Done It?
As the trailer features Laura furiously claiming that she didn’t kill Andrew, it also teases the introduction of Katherine Kelly, who will play the detective tasked with investigating his murder.
The first season watched Laura’s life gradually unravel after she enjoyed a drunken date with widower Andrew, only to wake up the next morning believing she had been raped.
Shimmer: The star looked chic in a bodycon navy top, paired with a form-fitting leather skirt and strappy heels
Smile: The stars looked delighted to be catching up at the promo event
Star: Former Corrie star Katherine wowed in a pastel pink top adorned with floral embroidery, teamed with a pink tulle skirt as she promoted the series, due for release in March
She accused Andrew of being responsible, with viewers left wondering which of them was telling the truth.
As it was revealed that Andrew had indeed sexually assaulted 19 women, things took a turn when he was revealed to be dead in the final moments of the series.
The sighting comes as Joanne confirmed her split from her husband.
‘We’ve actually been separated for a little while,’ she said. ‘I’m looking to the future.
Dramatic: The first trailer for the second series of Liar was revealed earlier this month, and it’s teased that Joanne’s Laura Nielson could be thrown behind bars for Andrew Earlham’s murder
Dark: After series one ended on the jaw-dropping cliffhanger that Andrew (played by Ioan Gruffudd) had been killed, the second series is set to be an explosive Who Done It?
All over: The sighting comes weeks after the Downton Abbey star revealed that she has separated from her husband James Cannon (pictured in 2018)
‘I’m just going to embrace this year and see what happens.’
The pair married in 2012 and their private ceremony at a church in Oxfordshire was attended by members of the Downton cast.
The actress, 39, described the day as the happiest of her life.
The couple appeared devoted to each other, and the revelation that they have split will take the world of showbusiness by surprise. They still plan to work together on film and TV projects.
Happiuer times: Froggatt, best known for playing Anna Bates in the hit TV and film franchise, confirmed the split from James in an interview on Saturday (pictured in 2014)
Although a showbusiness outsider, IT consultant Cannon was keen to support his wife’s career and was regularly photographed alongside her at red-carpet events.
They set up a production company called Run After It and in 2018 even moved to Los Angeles so that Froggatt could pursue career opportunities in Hollywood.
Froggatt, who starred in last year’s Downton Abbey movie and will soon reprise her role in the hit ITV thriller Liar, remains one of Britain’s most popular stars.
In the interview, the actress also revealed that she had no qualms about turning 40 in August and that she had not ruled out motherhood in the future.
Moving on: ‘We’ve actually been separated for a little while,’ she said. ‘I’m looking to the future’
She said: ‘If it happens, it happens. And if it doesn’t, I hope I’ll still feel I can live a happy and fulfilled life.’
In April last year, Joanne was seen engaging in a very heated conversation with husband James as she wagged her finger at him during a boozy night out.
The actress appeared rather distressed as she addressed James while on their way to the Hide bar in London’s Bermondsey.
In turn, James appeared rather stressed during the conversation but remained calm and collected, before taking Joanne’s hand in his.
Feud: In April last year, Joanne was seen engaging in a very heated conversation with husband James as she wagged her finger at him during a boozy night out
The couple then headed to the bar with their arms around one another, after celebrating Joanne’s final night starring in Alys, Always at the Bridge theatre.
Clearly having smoothed things over, James wheeled Joanne’s suitcase behind him, which likely contained all the things she had been keeping in her dressing room.
Joanne has previously opened up about James, saying that she found it refreshing that he managed an IT company and was not in the showbiz industry.
‘He’s passionate about film and theatre, so we have a common interest – and he’s not in the business, so it’s perfect,’ she told The Telegraph in 2015.
Split: The pair married in 2012 and their private ceremony at a church in Oxfordshire was attended by members of the Downton cast
The way they were: Joanne has previously opened up about James, saying that she found it refreshing that he managed an IT company and was not in the showbiz industry