Downton Abbey star Lily James looks gorgeous as she sizzles in new topless shoot

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Lily James flashes the flesh

Downton Abbey actress Lily James showed off her sexier side in a provocative new shoot.
The 26-year-old star proved she's not all prim and proper as she posed topless for Town and Country magazine.
Lily, 26, who is best known for playing Lady Rose Aldridge in the period drama, sizzles in the sexy new pics, baring her naked back and staring seductively into the lens.
Lily's dark hair is swept into a messy up 'do and minimal makeup allows her natural beauty to shine through.

Lily James covers Town & Countrys March issue

We're not used to seeing her like this

Lily James covers Town & Countrys March issue

Lily looks gorgeous

In another picture, the Cinderella star is seen wearing a flowing white dress with one delicate strap falling off her shoulder.
The actress, who is dating Doctor Who star Matt Smith , spoke candidly to the magazine about a nude photo scandal in 2014, which saw hackers leak pictures of Matt and then-girlfriend Daisy Lowe.
She said: "It was terrifying and so unfair. It makes you conscious of not doing... You shouldn't have to censor yourself in that way. I've begun to think like this, and it's really sad."

Lily James covers Town & Countrys March issue

The star covered up for the cover

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Lily James and Matt Smith

Talking about equality of women and feminism, she continued: "I realised really early on, especially because I'm young, that people will take advantage.
"I'm very open, and I stupidly thought that people would be open and fair with me, but they're not.
"I sort of found out the hard way."
Town & Country’s March issue hits newsstands on February 9.