Cynthia Erivo, Priyanka Chopra and Lily James led another star-studded line-up in Wimbledon’s Royal Box on Thursday as the women’s semi-finals got under way at the All England Club.
Wicked star Erivo took her seat on Centre Court alongside friend and collaborator Paul Howells, while Chopra was spotted FaceTiming her husband, Nick Jonas, giving the singer a glimpse of Centre Court before play began by panning her phone across the famous arena and the Royal Box.
Meanwhile, Cinderella actress Lily James appeared in high spirits as she arrived at the prestigious enclosure, chatting with fellow guests ahead of another day of top-class tennis.
They were joined by BAFTA-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin, former Royal Ballet principal Dame Darcey Bussell as well as broadcaster Emily Maitlis.
Priyanka Chopra , Anjula Acharia and Cynthia Erivo during day 11 of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships
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The A-list crowd gathered to watch the women’s semi-finals, marking a milestone for Coco Gauff reaching for the first time in her career.
Gauff won through her all-American quarter-final clash against fourth seed Jessica Pegula, coming back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3.
The Czech is one of two in the last four, with her compatriot Linda Noskova following her onto the main stage as she faces Marta Kostyuk, who came through former finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets on Wednesday.
Chopra on FaceTime with her husband Nick Jonas
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Lily James in the Royal Box on Day 11
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Chopra and Erivo saying hello in the box
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The Ukrainian, seeded 12th at the All England Club this year, won comprehensively 6-3 6-2 to follow up victories over Alyson Krueger and Emma Navarro.
Noskova, meanwhile, is the ninth seed at this year’s Championships, and she has seen off three seeds en route to the semi-finals.
First, she beat Romanian Sorana Cirstea, before ousting Eastbourne Open champion Madison Keys and Elise Mertens in her next two outings to book her palce in the last four.
Off the court, spectators were urged to stay hydrated as soaring temperatures made it the hottest day of this year’s Championships so far. Fans sought refuge beneath parasols and handheld fans as the summer sun beat down across SW19.
All the celebrities on Day 11 of Wimbledon
Journalist Emily Maitlis and actress Anna Maxwell Martin
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Gabby Logan and Kenny Logan
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Darcey Bussell (R) and her husband Angus Forbes
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Lady Helen Taylor with Deborah Jevans in the royal box
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