Colin Firth’s estranged wife Livia attends screening of Greed after announcing end of marriage

While she announced plans to officially end her 22-year marriage to Colin Firth in December, the pair have remained friendly exes.

And Livia Firth, 50, looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out for a special screening and reception for Greed in London on Thursday evening.

The Italian beauty wowed as she arrived at the English capital’s Ham Yard Hotel a black top with bell sleeves, which she teamed with an eye-catching patterned skirt.

Night on the town: Livia Firth stepped out for a special screening and drinks reception for Greed, held at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on Thursday evening

Teaming her ensemble with opaque black tights and matching booties, the environmental activist accessorised with large hoop earrings, while she styled her brunette tresses in a sleek bun with a centre parting.

She mingled with a host of well-heeled guests, including Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom at the screening of the British comedy, which tells the story of billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Coogan) whose retail empire is in crisis.

A satire on wealth, much of the film centres around Richard’s 60th birthday party which takes place on the island of Mykonos.

The ex factor: Her night out comes two months after it was announced that her 22-year marriage to Colin Firth was officially coming to an end. Pictured together in May 2019

The ex factor: Her night out comes two months after it was announced that her 22-year marriage to Colin Firth was officially coming to an end. Pictured together in May 2019

Chic: The Italian beauty wowed as she arrived at the English capital's Ham Yard Hotel a black top with bell sleeves, which she teamed with an eye-catching patterned skirt

Chic: The Italian beauty wowed as she arrived at the English capital’s Ham Yard Hotel a black top with bell sleeves, which she teamed with an eye-catching patterned skirt

Sophie Cookson plays Richard’s daughter Lily in the flick while Isla Fisher stars as his ex wife Samantha.

Shirley Henderson, Pixie Lott, Stephen Fry and David Mitchell all also have roles in the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Last month, Livia and Colin Firth, 59, proved they were friendly exes as they teamed up to host a special screening of The Great Hack in London.

The screen star and his estranged wife posed for snaps with their industry pals as they discussed the documentary – based on the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal in early 2018. 

In good company: She mingled with a host of well-heeled guests, including (L-R) Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom at the screening of the British comedy

In good company: She mingled with a host of well-heeled guests, including (L-R) Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom at the screening of the British comedy

Storyline: A satire on wealth, Greed tells the story of billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Coogan) whose retail empire is in crisis

Storyline: A satire on wealth, Greed tells the story of billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Coogan) whose retail empire is in crisis

The former couple appeared in great spirits alongside former intelligence officer Christopher Steele, author Carole Cadwalladr, and filmmaker Mike Lerner, after insisting they would maintain a ‘close friendship’ following the split. 

Amid the news of their split, Colin and Livia said they remain ‘united in their love for their children’ almost two years after it emerged she had an affair with her childhood friend. 

Actor Colin confirmed the news in a statement late last year, and insisted he would maintain a ‘close friendship’ with Livia.

The couple have been married for 22 years, and share two sons, Luca, 18, and Matteo, 16.

Chilling: Livia shared an image of Colin and their friends sat out on their deckchairs in the sunshine, presumably taken on New Years Day

Chilling: Livia shared an image of Colin and their friends sat out on their deckchairs in the sunshine, presumably taken on New Years Day

A statement from their publicists said: ‘Colin and Livia Firth have separated. They maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children. They kindly ask for privacy. There will be no further comment’.

Their split comes after it was revealed in March last year that Livia was alleged to have had a year-long affair with Italian journalist Marco Brancaccia.

She sparked a police investigation after claiming her childhood friend Mr Brancaccia harassed her with a ‘frightening’ barrage of messages.

The Oscar-winner confronted his wife over a ‘heartbreaking and malicious’ email from her ex-lover in March 2018. 

Confirmed: Actor Colin confirmed the news of their marriage ending in a statement in December, and insisted he would maintain a 'close friendship' with Livia

Confirmed: Actor Colin confirmed the news of their marriage ending in a statement in December, and insisted he would maintain a ‘close friendship’ with Livia 

The message contained revelations ‘designed to wound’ the King’s Speech star – who has maintained a dignified silence over the affair.

At the time, a friend of Colin said: ‘This guy Marco basically told Colin everything he had been doing with his wife for a year. The email was a detailed diatribe, humiliated Colin and was designed with no other motive than to wound.

‘He described intimate meetings that would devastate any husband – no matter what the state of their marriage. And he did so with the misguided and hopeless belief he could destabilise the efforts being made by Colin and Livia to sort things out.

Rumoured: Their split comes after it was revealed last year that Livia was alleged to have been having an affair with Italian journalist Marco Brancaccia (pictured)

Rumoured: Their split comes after it was revealed last year that Livia was alleged to have been having an affair with Italian journalist Marco Brancaccia (pictured)

‘Colin presented this to his wife and in what must have been a very difficult confrontation. But he is the man that he is and has maintained his dignity throughout.’

As well as the email to the screen star, his wife claimed she received phone calls, lived in terror and believed she was being followed.

The brunette also said emails containing pictures of her were sent to her 57-year-old husband after the pair reunited.

But Mr Brancaccia, 55, told The Times that she had invented the claims to cover up their affair, which happened between 2015 and 2016.

Family: The pair, pictured together at the London premiere of the sequel to Mamma Mia! in July last year, have two children together called Luca, born in 2001, and Matteo, born in 2003

Family: The pair, pictured together at the London premiere of the sequel to Mamma Mia! in July last year, have two children together called Luca, born in 2001, and Matteo, born in 2003

A spokesman for the couple at the time said: ‘A few years ago Colin and Livia privately made the decision to separate. During that time Livia briefly became involved with former friend Mr Brancaccia. The Firths have since reunited.

‘Subsequently, Mr Brancaccia carried out a frightening campaign of harassment over several months, much of which is documented. For obvious reasons, the Firths have never had any desire to make this matter public.’

The Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner shares a son with former partner Meg Tilly, his co-star in the film Valmont. 

The pair, who have a home in Chiswick, London, and Umbria, Italy, are often seen together at red carpet events.

Pictured: Livia and Colin pictured together at the premiere of Nocturnal Animals during the 73rd Venice Film Festival in September 2016

Pictured: Livia and Colin pictured together at the premiere of Nocturnal Animals during the 73rd Venice Film Festival in September 2016