BEIJING, July 20 -- Jude Law publicly apologized to his actress-fiancee Sienna Miller, expressing his "sincere regret" over an affair with the nanny of one of his children.

    "Following the reports in Monday's papers, I just want to say I am deeply ashamed and upset that I've hurt Sienna and the people most close to us," the 32-year-old actor said in a statement Monday to the British media.

Jude Law with his actress-fiancee, Sienna Miller, arrives at a film premiere Oct. 14, 2004. (AP)

    "I want to publicly apologize to Sienna and our respective families for the pain that I have caused," said Law, star of "Alfie" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" films.

    The nanny was identified in the newspaper reports as Daisy Wright, 26.

    Law, who divorced fashion designer-actress Sadie Frost in October 2003 after a six-year marriage and three children, had no further comment.

    The publicity firm that represents Miller told media the 23-year-old actress had no comment on Law's statement.

    When Miller arrived at Wyndham's Theater in London's West End on Monday, where she is performing in "As You Like It," it appeared she wasn¡¯t wearing her engagement ring.

    Miller was Law's co-star in the remake of "Alfie." The couple became engaged on Christmas Day 2004.

    Earlier this year, Miller said she and Law were in no hurry to tie the knot. "I'm not going to get married this year," she was quoted as telling reporters in February. "There's no rush, we're just happy to be engaged."

    Law earned Oscar nominations for his roles in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Cold Mountain." His screen credits also include ¡°Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," "Closer" and "The Aviator," all released in 2004.

(Source: Shenzhen Daily)

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