Paul McCartney romances Renée

Sep 3, 2007, 11:26 GMT

07/04/2007 - Paul McCartney -- London, England © Solarpix / PR Photos

Sir Paul McCartney and Renée Zellweger have enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner.

The 65-year-old former Beatle and the 38-year-old actress met for an intimate meal at The American Hotel restaurant, in The Hamptons, on Thursday (30.08.07), just days after being spotted getting cosy at a New York concert.

Renée - who reportedly arrived first at around 8.30pm - greeted Paul with a warm embrace before they sat down at their table by a fireplace.

One diner said: "The dining rooms are extremely dimly lit, mostly with candlelight. It's an extremely romantic place to meet. They really looked like they were enjoying themselves."

The pair - who both have homes in the exclusive upstate New York State area - are said to have spent two hours lingering over their meal before sharing a hug and leaving separately.

The couple were pictured having an intimate chat at a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers show in The Hamptons on August 25.

Renée has previously been romantically involved with a number of musicians.

She was married to country singer Kenny Chesney but the pair split in 2005 after just four months of marriage, while she enjoyed a two-year relationship with White Stripes rocker Jack White.

Paul is currently divorcing estranged wife Heather Mills, and has recently been linked to 53-year-old ex-model Christie Brinkley.

Brinkley was also present at the Tom Petty concert and was said to be seething over the level of attention Paul paid Renée.

At the time, a friend of the 'Get Back' rocker dismissed the chat, saying: "Nothing's going on. Paul just got talking to Renée."

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