Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead hold hands during a romantic day trip in Laguna Beach, California.Photo: TheImageDirect
Renée ZellwegerandAnt Ansteadenjoyed a romantic day out after beingspotted together for the first time last week.
On Monday, the couple was seen holding hands with Zellweger, 52, leaning in close to Anstead, 42, as the two went off to enjoy a bike ride in Laguna Beach, California.
The two dressed casually — the Oscar-winning actress wore a light long-sleeved top, black leggings, a ball cap and sneakers, while Anstead wore a black T-shirt, navy shorts and dark sunglasses.
TheWheeler Dealershost’s morning coffee with Zellweger marked the first time the couple were seen together since PEOPLEconfirmed they were datingin late June. They met in early June after she appeared on his upcoming Discovery+ seriesCelebrity IOU: Joyride.
Reneé Zellweger; Ant Anstead.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Can Nguyen/Shutterstock
A source recently told PEOPLE that Zellweger and Ansteadhave quickly hit it off. “Sometimes two people just meet and click, and the timing is right,” the insider said. “Renée is creative…and often goes for guys who think out of the box. She’s smart, thoughtful, and always looking to expand horizons and nurture those around her.”
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“Both of them are private and dislike public scrutiny, so they have that in common,” the source added. “He’s a creative guy with lots of interests, and she likes to write and produce, so they have things to talk about when together.”
Zellweger was last linked to musician Doyle Bramhall II, whom she dated from 2012 to 2019.
Ansteadfinalized his divorcefromChristina Haack, 37, just days before PEOPLE confirmed he was seeing Zellweger. He and theFlip or Flopstar tied the knot in 2018, and they share son Hudson London, 21 months. Anstead also shares daughter Amelie, 17, and son Archie, 14, with his first wife Louise, 40.
source: people.com
