Keira Knightley engaged to rocker beau

Bend It Like Beckham star Keira Knightley is engaged to marry her rocker boyfriend James Righton. The actress' spokesperson confirmed she had accepted the Klaxons rocker's proposal following a 15 month courtship.

Bend It Like Beckham star Keira Knightley is engaged to marry her rocker boyfriend James Righton.

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The actress 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, the Daily Mail reported.

Keira Knightley and beau James Righton

"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.

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