Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez spark romance rumors after West Hollywood dinner date

Jessica Alba, the actor and entrepreneur known for her work in Fantastic Four and as the co-founder of Honest Company, appears to be embracing a new chapter in her personal life. Days after being spotted returning from a tropical getaway with actor Danny Ramirez, the two were seen enjoying a quiet dinner date at Alba restaurant in West Hollywood on Wednesday, July 23.

The pair were photographed smiling as they sat together in a car after their meal, with Alba dressed in a sleek black top and Ramirez wearing a casual light-wash denim jacket and baseball cap. The outing has further fueled speculation about a budding romance between the two actors, both of whom have recently been seen in each other’s company on multiple occasions.

A source close to the pair told PEOPLE earlier this month that things between Alba and Ramirez are “very new,” but emphasized that “they’re having a good time together.” This aligns with earlier sightings of the duo returning from Cancún, Mexico, where they were seen boarding a flight to Los Angeles together on July 14, a moment that first hinted at their growing closeness.

A tense past

This comes just months after Alba, 44, filed for divorce from longtime husband Cash Warren, citing irreconcilable differences in court documents filed on February 7, 2025. The couple, who met in 2004 during the filming of Fantastic Four and married in 2008, listed their date of separation as December 27, 2024.

As part of her filing, Alba requested joint custody of their three children, daughters Honor (17) and Haven (13), and son Hayes (7), and sought to have her name legally restored to Jessica Marie Alba.

Despite the end of their nearly two-decade-long relationship, Alba and Warren have remained amicable.

On Father’s Day this year, the Sin City star shared a heartfelt tribute to Warren via Instagram Stories, writing, “Our babies couldn’t have a better dad, warm, kind, present, always knowing just what to say. I admire your patience and the way you hold space for them… Thank you for being their rock.”

As for Danny Ramirez, 32, the Captain America: Brave New World and The Last of Us actor has seen his profile rise in recent years, and sources suggest that he and Alba were connected through mutual friends in the industry. Although their relationship is not yet serious, insiders describe their chemistry as strong and genuine.

Alba, meanwhile, is keeping busy professionally. She is slated to begin filming her upcoming thriller, The Mark, in Australia alongside actor Orlando Bloom later this month. A source close to her told PEOPLE she is “excited to get back to filming” and is currently “doing what she loves and keeping her circle tight.”

Alba has not publicly commented on her reported relationship with Ramirez, and representatives for both stars have declined to issue statements. For now, the two seem content keeping things private, opting for low-key outings rather than red carpets or press attention.