She may have been embracing life as a single woman following the end of her marriage earlier this year, but Jessica Alba‘s love life has recently taken a shocking twist.
In new photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com, the actress was spotted enjoying dinner with new boyfriend Danny Ramirez at the Italian restaurant Alba in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
Jessica, 44, sat in the passenger’s seat as her boyfriend, 32, maneuvered the car out of the area his eyes focused on the road.
And neither could keep themselves from smiling as they made their exit together.
While the relationship reportedly began as a casual one for the actress, these new photos indicate the romance may be on the way to becoming something significant.
And an insider told DailyMail.com that the relationship does appear to be headed in that direction – however the star isn’t keen to rush things.
The source said: ‘Jessica’s romance with Danny has taken a surprising turn. What started out as a summer fling feels like it’s getting more serious, although she still wants to take things slow. But at the end of the day Jessica has never been one to play the field. She’s excited to see where this romance is headed.’
Jessica Alba was spotted enjoying dinner with new boyfriend Danny Ramirez in Los Angeles
The smile showed just how much fun she’s having with Danny
The pair shared grins once inside their vehicle, and while Danny’s face turned serious as he entered driving mode, Jessica’s smile lingered for at least a moment longer.
The duo appeared to keep it casual for their night out, but Jessica still looked radiant as usual.
The Into the Blue star coated her gorgeous face with a touch of makeup yet injected a bit of glam with chunky gold earrings and a dainty French tip manicure.
Danny, meanwhile, sported a denim jacket, glasses, and a ‘Pendry’ cap.
Jessica, who had not been pictured wearing her wedding rings for months, confirmed her separation from Cash Warren, 46, in January, following weeks of speculation about the state of their relationship. They filed for divorce in February – it has not yet been finalized.
The pair met on the set of the Fantastic Four in 2004 and married in 2008. They share two daughters, Honor, 17, and Haven, 13, and a son, Hayes, 7.
Danny and Jessica – who have an 11 year age gap – first raised eyebrows after they enjoyed a trip to Cancun together earlier this month.
Their sighting came two months after she was spotted ‘kissing’ a mystery man in London, however it is unclear if that was Danny.
The pair shared a smile as they made their exit
Danny gave his lady love 100% of his attention
But he also returned to his focus back to the road
An insider told DailyMail.com that the relationship does appear to be headed in that direction – however the star isn’t keen to rush things
It is unclear how Jessica and Danny met.
A source previously revealed to DailyMail.com that while Danny has been ‘enamored’ with Jessica, she is not in a ‘frame of mind’ for an exclusive relationship.
‘Danny is cool, a nice guy and he is enamored with her, but it is not exclusive,’ the insider said earlier this month. ‘She’s not in that frame of mind. He has a chance to make something out of their connection, but she is taking it all in stride. Right now, she’s looking to just have fun.’
Her smile lingered for at least a moment longer
The couple enjoyed dinner at the Italian restaurant Alba
She ran her fingers through her silky hair
Danny, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, is best known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Joaquin Torres/Falcon in the Disney+ show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the film Captain America: Brave New World.
The handsome actor also starred in Top Gun: Maverick as Lieutenant Mickey Garcia.
He is currently in the midst of filming Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to drop December 18, 2026.
Danny studied acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, after deciding to switch his focus from becoming an athlete to an actor due to injuries.
The actress is in the midst of a divorce from estranged husband Cash Warren
The couple first raised eyebrows earlier this month as they were spotted travelling to Cancun together
The source said: ‘Jessica’s romance with Danny has taken a surprising turn. What started out as a summer fling feels like it’s getting more serious, although she still wants to take things slow’
Danny got his start in 2016 after making his acting debut in The Affair and also Blindspot that same year. TMZ was the first to report his identity.
However, it was reported earlier this month that Jessica is not dating anyone ‘seriously,’ according to People’s sources.
‘She’s been getting a lot of attention since the divorce. She’s flattered and definitely enjoying being single again,’ an insider insisted.
Jessica looked radiant as usual with a glossy lip and dainty French tip manicure
‘She’s gone on some dates, but it’s nothing serious – she’s focused on herself and her kids. She’s not interested in a relationship right now,’ the source added.
Jessica announced her split from Warren in January with a statement about embarking on a ‘new chapter’ as an individual.
‘I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals,’ she posted to Instagram.
‘We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.’
