Anna Wintour And Bill Nighy Have Completely Friend Zoned Each Other After Attending The Met Gala Together

Last night, Anna Wintour walked the Met Gala carpet with a man on her arm — sparking rumors that she was in a new relationship!

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The man in question? Actor Bill Nighy, who has coincidentally been spotted with Anna on several occasions recently.

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Romance rumors have been heating up since the pair were spotted having dinner together in Rome in August 2021.

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And with their debut at the Met Gala, many fans took it as confirmation that they are an item.

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It turns out that's not the case, and according to Bill's representative, they've just been great friends for years.

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"Bill and Anna have simply been friends for two decades," he said in a statement. "They are not in a relationship."

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Indeed, the pair have been spotted sitting side-by-side at fashion events as far back as 2010 — a time when Anna was dating businessman Shelby Bryan.

Anna and Bill sit side-by-side at a fashion show
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Since Anna and Shelby split several years ago, it seems like her friendship with Bill has gotten closer — but the pair still aren't romantically involved.

Anna and Bill sit side-by-side at a fashion show
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Wishing them the best as platonic BFFs!