Zooey Deschanel is dating screenwriter Jamie Linden. The New Girl actress was seen publicly kissing Jamie in Los Angeles, confirming rumors of a romance between them.

The pair were first linked together in June after they appeared "inseparable, holding hands and hooking their arms together" at a Magic Mike after-party.

"Jamie's a really nice guy. He's funny, and a little geeky ... he's into her!" a source added.

Zooey announced her marriage to Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard had ended "mutually" and "amicably" in December and claimed there was no one was involved with the split.

The 32-year-old beauty recently admitted she likes intelligent men who make her laugh. "I think intelligence and humor are probably the most attractive traits in a guy," she said. However, she has also said she doesn't feel ready to date, saying, "Honestly, I'm just going through a divorce, so I don't really think [dating] is something I want to get into now. I don't have time to date. I literally don't have time."