Married American millionaireness, Nancy Shevell, who was seen kissing Sir Paul McCartney, does not wear a wedding ring and has confirmed that she is legally separated from her husband of 23 years.

Nancy, 47, confirmed the separation from her wealthy lawyer husband Bruce Blakeman, 52, following the emergence of reports of her dates with the former Beatle including one liaison at a London hotel on the day of his High Court divorce hearing.

(Separated: Nancy has a teenage son with her estranged husband and he said their separation is mutual and amicable)

Previously known as Nancy Shevell Blakeman, she recently dropped her husband’s name and both have been seen without wedding rings.

She said outside her exclusive Upper East Side, home: “Yes, we are separated.” Asked about her relationship with former Beatle Macca, she added: “I’m afraid I cannot comment. I can’t say anything.”

Nancy, who is vice president of her wealthy family’s firm and a top New York City transport official, wed Mr Blakeman in 1984. The pair have a teenage son Arlen.

Mr Blakeman