Paris' new love

Showbiz

13:30 04 May 2006

Paris Hilton has found love again - just days after dumping Greek shipping heir Stavros Niarchos.

The budding actress - who is being lined up to play Mother Theresa in a new movie - has been linked to Arizona Cardinals American football player, Matt Leinart.

However, Hilton's spokesman, Elliott Mintz, has denied they are an item, saying: "She knows Matt, she likes Matt. They are friends.

"I don't want to go any further than that. They have known each other a while."

Meanwhile, another spokesperson for the hotel heiress confirmed her relationship with Niarchos is over, saying: "I can confirm that she's split from him. They are no longer a couple."

Paris, 25, dumped another Greek shipping heir, Paris Lastis, to be with Niarchos.

Paris and Stavros started dating last October and, as recently as last month, everything seemed to be going well in their relationship.

The 'House of Wax' actress even threw her partner a surprise 21st birthday bash at her Hollywood Hills home.

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