Martin Freeman, 53, looks loved-up with his French actress girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, 30, as they attend British Independent Film Awards in London

Martin Freeman looked loved-up with French actress girlfriend Rachel Benaissa as they attended the British Independent Film Awards at The Roundhouse in London on Sunday.

The Sherlock actor, 53, and his partner, 30, held hands as they cosied up while posing for photos on the star-studded red carpet. 

Martin cut a dapper figure in a smart blue suit which he paired with a white shirt and a black spotted tie. 

Meanwhile Rachel showed off her incredible figure in a black satin bralette which she teamed with an oversized blazer and matching wide legged trousers. 

She elevated her frame in a pair of towering sandals and accessorised with a matching handbag and layered several gold necklaces. 

The couple have been dating for around three years but are rarely seen together in public. 

Rachel and Martin went public with their romance in 2021.

They made their first appearance as a couple when they graced the red carpet at the Raindance Film Festival Opening Night gala screening of Best Sellers at The Dorchester.

The outing came just months after Amanda discussed their split.

Rachel is best known for playing a role in BBC hit Normal People, alongside stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones. 

The actress has also starred in Lindsay Lohan’s Netflix film Irish Wish, Aisling Bea’s sitcom This Way Up. 

In addition to acting, Rachel also writes screenplays and once came runner-up in Outstanding Screenplay’s TV pilot competition.

Martin shares two teenage children Joe, 17, and Grace, 15, with his ex-wife Amanda Abbington, 51.

The actor co-parents his two children with ex-Amanda following their split in 2016 after 16 years together. 

Martin was said to have supported Amanda through the Strictly Come Dancing probe. 

The actress made a series of accusations about her pro Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods and has described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'.

The BBC cleared Giovanni of physically abusive behaviour towards Amanda, while upholding some of her complaints the Corporation. 

A source told The Sun at the time of the investigation: 'Martin has made a point of making sure Amanda is OK with everything that has happened recently. They share two children together so have always remained close for their sake.

'He was left worried and concerned at learning about the things which Amanda has been going through. And it's been really heartening for Amanda to know that she has Martin's support.

'She's been through hell recently, and had to endure death threats and hateful messages. She's relied heavily on her fiance Jonathan who has been an absolute rock throughout all of this.'