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To want to know why Imogen Poots broke up with James Norton

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ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 19:52

Obviously absolutely none of my business, but I don’t think anyone in my real life knows who these people are, so I’m sharing it here in case anyone shares my mini obsession.

Imogen Poots is a gorgeous 35 year old British actress who was engaged to James Norton (I’m guessing I don’t need to explain here who he is), they broke up in the last year or so and he’s indicated in interviews that it wasn’t his choice.

She’s suggested in past interviews that she wants children (which JN has also said he does). Definitely none of my business - but honestly if you were a 35 year old woman who wants kids and you were engaged to JAMES NORTON, would you break up with him?

I know AIBU.

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mumofoneAlonebutokay · 27/05/2025 20:31

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 27/05/2025 20:27

I feel a bit ick with myself about how much I fancy him as TLR as he's a truly dreadful person. But I also wanted to hug him in those final scenes with Catherine.

I do always think he's got lovely manners when I see him interviewed as himself...
which makes me feel about 300 years old 🤦.

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😄😄 a good mannered man isn't a bad thing

Me too! Like, objectively he's a terrible person but also is so sad and hot, i want to save him

Irl he seems like he takes baths and uses talcum powder

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ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:32

Needmorelego · 27/05/2025 20:18

What a strange thread.
I had to Google both of them.
There could be 1001 reasons why they split. Why is it anyone's business but them?

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I like how you googled both of them before deciding it wasn’t your business.

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mumofoneAlonebutokay · 27/05/2025 20:32

Hoolihan · 27/05/2025 20:10

My god he was so SO hot as Tommy Lee Royce. So hot. That's all I have to add.

He was 😄

SeriousFaffing · 27/05/2025 20:32

GardenGaff · 27/05/2025 20:06

I also wondered why they split last year when I read about it.

I’d love to know because:
a. I’m a nosey bitch and happy to admit that
b. There’s something about him that I’ve never been able to put my finger on, but I don’t think I like him, even though I don’t know him.

@GardenGaff I’m with you on this, which is not something I’d normally publicly say because it feels much too harsh - I don’t know the man.

He’s probably perfectly lovely in real life but the way he comes across bothers me… And not in a sexy way.

The sourdough starter comment has cracked me up though.

Needmorelego · 27/05/2025 20:33

ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:32

I like how you googled both of them before deciding it wasn’t your business.

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I was curious. You sparked my curiosity 😂
But then reading about them I just thought "why is this my business?".

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 27/05/2025 20:33

Reddit thinks it's because she cheated on him.

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2025 20:34

This was one of the greatest ever things shown on tv

To want to know why Imogen Poots broke up with James Norton
AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 27/05/2025 20:35

@mumofoneAlonebutokay Irl he seems like he takes baths and uses talcum powder.

Oh lord, so does me nan.

That might have dimmed the allure a bit. Still all good with the cardigan though!

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ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:37

LondonPapa · 27/05/2025 20:21

Hey! Leave us cross legged, cycling, sourdough starter guys alone! There’s dozens of us, dozens!!

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Yeah let’s not turn this into a metrosexual-bashing thread. Some women like rugged builder types, some don’t, either is fine.

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AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 27/05/2025 20:37

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2025 20:34

This was one of the greatest ever things shown on tv

Not everyone has the ability to look good in a cardigan and a parka.

Tomatotater · 27/05/2025 20:37

Didn't the same thing happen with Jessie Buckley- they were together for ages (I thought engaged), and then they split up and he was with Imogen Poots? Maybe he's just not the marrying kind!

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2025 20:37

ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:37

Yeah let’s not turn this into a metrosexual-bashing thread. Some women like rugged builder types, some don’t, either is fine.

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Spoilsport

clarepetal · 27/05/2025 20:38

I know someone who is an extra in lots of programmes. He said he is very nice. Steve Coogan isn't (found that quite gutting as I am a fan).

SwedishEdith · 27/05/2025 20:39

He was lovely on Graham Norton with Chris McCausland, quietly describing the things Chris couldn't see.

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ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:39

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 27/05/2025 20:33

Reddit thinks it's because she cheated on him.

Oo er do you have a link?

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CharlotteRumpling · 27/05/2025 20:40

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2025 20:34

This was one of the greatest ever things shown on tv

Wasn't it? 😂
Maybe he has grown a man bun?

EggandStress · 27/05/2025 20:41

He’s beautiful.

Choosechoclate · 27/05/2025 20:42

I find him a bit creepy after Happy Valley and the scenes of him in all that spandex cycling gear.

I know it was only TV but how does anyone pull off that character?!?

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 27/05/2025 20:44

ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:39

Oo er do you have a link?

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It won't seem to let me post the link!

doesn't really have much info, there's two times it's mentioned in there. I just googled!

SeriousFaffing · 27/05/2025 20:45

clarepetal · 27/05/2025 20:38

I know someone who is an extra in lots of programmes. He said he is very nice. Steve Coogan isn't (found that quite gutting as I am a fan).

@clarepetal That’s good to know. I’m going to consciously try to like him more. I do like his acting at least.

Tomatotater · 27/05/2025 20:46

Celebs these days. Why can't they get into public, disastrous and shortlived marriages, have group sex in a back room at Soho House and then have short, disastrous marriage to their ex wives best mates splashed all over The Sun, like in the good old days?

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 27/05/2025 20:46

LondonPapa · 27/05/2025 20:21

Hey! Leave us cross legged, cycling, sourdough starter guys alone! There’s dozens of us, dozens!!

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😄😄😄🥰 @LondonPapa i feel like you both listen to radio 6 and like James obrien!

Janeaustenpuzzle · 27/05/2025 20:46

I confused him with James Acaster and was surprised to see so many people saying he was a hottie (no disrespect meant to JA 😅)

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 27/05/2025 20:46

Tomatotater · 27/05/2025 20:46

Celebs these days. Why can't they get into public, disastrous and shortlived marriages, have group sex in a back room at Soho House and then have short, disastrous marriage to their ex wives best mates splashed all over The Sun, like in the good old days?

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I know you're not being serious, but 🤭🤭🤭

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ThatNimblePeer · 27/05/2025 20:48

houwseevryweekend · 27/05/2025 20:26

I Googled it (I loved Imogen poots in Vivarium and the Awkward Moment, James Norton is just meh) - seems their work schedules got in the way? I mean she’s doing more Hollywood movies whereas he’s only got a presence in the UK - imagine she’ll have a much bigger pool of men to choose from.

He’s just broken up with the 26 year old he dated after her and never been married so maybe he’s just not as interested in commitment as he says he is. I know women rave about him (i find him a bit horsey personally) but she’s gorgeous too so I imagine has no dearth of men pursuing her and doesn’t need to settle.

I agree she’s gorgeous and I expect she can move on quickly if she wants to, but at 35 I’m just not sure I’d want to roll the dice if I was already in a LTR with someone handsome, intelligent, kind and successful.

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