Sheridan Smith wins praise from fans as she enjoys a cosy night in with rumoured fiancé Alex Lawler

Sheridan Smith shared her latest social media update with fiancé Alex Lawler on Monday evening. 

The actress, 40, appeared to be happier then ever in the sweet post, which she shared with her 680,000 Instagram followers. 

The fresh faced beauty beamed with her beau- who she rekindled her romance with after twenty years.

Love: Sheridan Smith looked incredible in rare snap with her rumoured fiancé Alex Lawler on Monday

The star donned a cosy white knit jumper as she posed from her bedroom with her new man. 

Her long blonde locks were straightened and fell loose in a centre parting and her neutral makeup enhanced her natural beauty.  

Sheridan’s followers rushed to comment on how happy she seems after rekindling her romance. 

On fan commented: ‘Sheridan you are glowing girl.’ And another quipped: ‘Oh wow! Happy looks so good on you. Loving this relationship.’

Happy: The actress, 40, looked happier then ever in the sweet post which she shared with her 680K Instagram followers

 Happy: The actress, 40, looked happier then ever in the sweet post which she shared with her 680K Instagram followers

It comes after she shared a clip of her relaxed at home with her son Billy and Alex last week. 

She sweetly said her late father was watching over the happy moment as a photo of her dad Colin hung on the wall in the background. 

She told her fans on Instagram: ‘Chilling with my boys, Alex, my Great Dane Trevor and Papa Smith in the background.’ 

'Chilling with my boys': It comes after she shared a clip of her relaxed at home with her son Billy and Alex last week

‘Chilling with my boys’: It comes after she shared a clip of her relaxed at home with her son Billy and Alex last week

Sheridan beamed as she chilled in her dressing gown as a relaxed Alex snoozed on the sofa behind her. 

The star’s late dad Colin Smith, who passed away in 2016, appeared to give her the seal of approval from his portrait in the background.

She previously said of her father’s passing: ‘I kind of lost it a bit after he died. I’ve come out the other side now and I need to get it all out through my music.’ 

The Gavin And Stacey star’s dog Trevor was also taking a nap in the lounge as they enjoyed a relaxed evening at home together.  

Cute: Sheridan beamed as she chilled in her dressing gown as a relaxed Alex snoozed with her dog Trevor on the sofa behind her

Cute: Sheridan beamed as she chilled in her dressing gown as a relaxed Alex snoozed with her dog Trevor on the sofa behind her

Sheridan sparked speculation she’d reunited with Alex at the start of September – two decades after they last dated – after sharing a picture of them both together.

She’d written at the time: ‘So pleased this fitty I dated back in the day (20 years ago) is back in my life! Life works in mysterious ways…miss u Mr L.’ 

Earlier this month, Sheridan then sparked engagement speculation as she shared a picture of herself cosying up to Alex. 

Sheridan rested her hand on her partner’s cheek, with a large diamond ring on full display, and captioned the image, ‘Life begins at 40. 4040,’ along with a heart emoji. 

Sweet: The actress told her fans her son Billy was also enjoyed the chilled out family time but kept him off camera

Sweet: The actress told her fans her son Billy was also enjoyed the chilled out family time but kept him off camera

'Papa Smith': Sheridan’s late dad Colin Smith, who passed away in 2016, appeared to give her the seal of approval from his portrait in the background

‘Papa Smith’: Sheridan’s late dad Colin Smith, who passed away in 2016, appeared to give her the seal of approval from his portrait in the background 

Sheridan also shared a brooding older head shot of Lawler, with her posts prompting a wave of positive comments from fans. 

Responding to the post, one wrote: ‘The deepest of connections always last the longest of life’s journeys. So pleased you’re back in a good place.’ 

While a second added: ‘Your blessed as your heart is golden. Luv ya [sic].’  

 

Just like old times: Sheridan hinted at new romance with old boyfriend Alex last month, two decades after they last dated before sparking engagement rumours with a huge diamond ring

Just like old times: Sheridan hinted at new romance with old boyfriend Alex last month, two decades after they last dated before sparking engagement rumours with a huge diamond ring

Elsewhere a third commented: ‘Everything happens 4 a reason good and bad times. So when your life is on a downer and then something good happens. It makes you appreciate the good times even more. 

‘Hope you having a good time as I think you’re a talented woman who comes across as a lovely woman. So good luck to you.’ 

Sheridan confirmed her split from long-term partner Jamie little more than a year after they welcomed their son Billy together, the couple’s only child. 

Hello handsome: Sheridan also shared a brooding older head shot of the Mancunian Lawler

Hello handsome: Sheridan also shared a brooding older head shot of the Mancunian Lawler

Both parties shared a statement addressing their break up to The Sun which read: ‘It is with great sadness that we have decided to have some time apart.’

‘We both remain completely committed to raising our beautiful boy Billy together. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.’

A source told OK! at the time: ‘Sheridan is struggling to get through the split. She put him out there for everyone to see and she really thought he was The One.’

Moving on: The celebrated British star ended her engagement to Jamie Horn - who she met via dating app Tinder - in July following a three year relationship

Moving on: The celebrated British star ended her engagement to Jamie Horn – who she met via dating app Tinder – in July following a three year relationship

Jamie proposed to Sheridan in May 2018 and the couple were living together in a rented property in North London.

He later appeared onscreen alongside her in a one-off documentary, titled Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum, filmed for ITV. It was released in 2020 and followed her pregnancy as a first time parent. 

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All over: Sheridan confirmed her split from long-term partner Jamie little more than a year after they welcomed their son Billy together, the couple's only child

All over: Sheridan confirmed her split from long-term partner Jamie little more than a year after they welcomed their son Billy together, the couple’s only child

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