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Jessica Alba<\/a>\u2019s new romance is in the early stages, but the “connection” is there.\n<\/p>\n The actress and Honest Company<\/a> co-founder, 44, has been spotted several times with The Last of Us actor Danny Ramirez<\/a>, most recently sharing a kiss<\/a> in the streets of Los Angeles.\n<\/p>\n The stars\u2019 relationship, which comes months after Alba filed for divorce from husband Cash Warren<\/a>, is \u201ccasual,\u201d a source tells PEOPLE.\n<\/p>\n \u201cShe’s been testing the waters with Danny,\u201d the source says. \u201cIt’s still casual, but there is a connection.\u201d\n<\/p>\n The source notes that Alba had kept her budding romance with Ramirez, 32, out of the spotlight, but things changed after they were spotted returning from Mexico together earlier in July. (Photos obtained at the time by TMZ<\/a> showed Alba boarding a flight from Canc\u00fan with Ramirez, after the pair spent time in the area together.)\n<\/p>\n Danny Ramirez and Jessica Alba kiss in L.A. on July 25.<\/p>\n BACKGRID<\/p>\n \u201cShe was trying to keep it quiet, but after they were photographed returning from Canc\u00fan, she doesn’t feel the need to hide it anymore,\u201d the source says. \u201cShe enjoys dating him. She’s pretty unapologetic about her life just in general and wants to enjoy as much as possible.”\n<\/p>\n Plus, the source says, Alba \u201cloves her independence and new life.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \u201cShe’s great to be around,\u201d the source adds. \u201cShe’s very happy, full of energy and light. This is a great year for her personally.\u201d\n<\/p>\n After the Trigger Warning<\/a> actress and Captain America: Brave New World<\/a> star first sparked romance rumors while returning from Canc\u00fan, an insider previously told PEOPLE things are “very new” between the actors<\/a>. “They’re having a good time together,\u201d the insider said.\n<\/p>\n On July 23, Alba and Ramirez were photographed together again, this time smiling inside a car<\/a> after a dinner outing in Los Angeles. Two days later, they were seen on a PDA-filled outing in L.A., during which they shared a kiss.\n<\/p>\n Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez in a car in L.A. on July 23.<\/p>\n The Hollywood JR \/ BACKGRID<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for\u00a0PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n The Sin City actress\u2019 burgeoning romance comes after she filed for divorce<\/a> from Warren in February citing irreconcilable differences. She filed for joint custody of their three children<\/a> (Honor<\/a>, 17, Haven<\/a>, 13, and Hayes<\/a>, 7).\n<\/p>\n Alba and Warren \u2014 who first met in 2004 and married in May 2008 \u2014 officially separated in December 2024, according to the divorce filing.\n<\/p>\n