Kate Hudson Denies Dex Shepard Romance

Actress Kate Hudson has denied reports that she is dating U.S.comedian Dax Shepard. Hudson has been single since splitting from her You, Me & Dupree co-star Owen Wilson in May (07) and is currently in the process of divorcing rocker husband Chris Robinson.

When the Almost Famous beauty and Shepard were spotted trying to leave a Malibu, California eaterie earlier this month (Jul07), the Employee Of The Month funnyman removed his shirt in a bid to hide Hudson's face.

However, her representative insists the pair were dining with a group of people and their relationship is strictly platonic.

Her spokesperson says, "It wasn't a date. Just a group of friends having dinner and some fun."

Hudson married her ex husband Chris Robinson in 2000 and the couple have a son Ryder Russell Robinson.

In August 2006 the couple split citing irreconcilable differences. She began an on-off relationship with You Me and Dupree co-star Owen Wilson but that ended in June this year.