'Bend It Like Beckham' Star Keira Knightley Is Engaged To Marry Her Rocker Boyfriend James Righton. The Actress's Spokesperson Confirmed She Had Accepted The Klaxons Rocker's Proposal Following A 15 Month Courtship. The 27-year-old Started Dating Righton Last Year After Being Introduced By Mutual Friend Alexa Chung, A Leading Daily Reported. "I Can Confirm That Keira Is Engaged To Be Married To James Righton," Her Representative Said. The Oscar-nominated Star Previously Dated Rupert Friend For Five Years Before Splitting In January 2011. She Also Dated Irish Model And Actor Jamie Dornan Before Splitting InAugust 2005.