Al Pacino's Alley romance

Showbiz

09:30 14 October 2005

Al Pacino is rumoured to be dating former 'Cheers' star Kirstie Alley.

The Hollywood heartthrob, 65, has been spotted dining out in Hollywood with the curvaceous actress - and according to onlookers the pair were romantically entwined.

The news comes just weeks after 'Fat Actress' star Alley, 54, announced she had lost 50 pounds and was ready to start dating again.

She has been single since splitting from James Wilder five years ago.

A source told America's Star magazine: "They were huddled together for the whole evening at the Chateau Marmont, and, at one point, Kirstie was stroking his thigh as she talked to him.

"It was bizarre. They totally looked as if they were on a date."

Representatives for the screen stars have yet to comment.

Last month, Kirstie revealed it took her years to face up to the fact she needed to lose weight.

She told America's People magazine: "When I got fat, I was being stupid. It was a little bit like when I used to do drugs.

"Before I stopped doing drugs, I had to spiritually get a grip and go, 'What do you want your life to be like?'"

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