Zoe Saldana linked to Italian artist

"Avatar" star Zoe Saldana is reportedly getting close to handsome Italian artist Marco Perego.

The 34-year-old actress, who split from 'Silver Linings Playbook' actor Bradley Cooper last year, was spotted cosying up to the sculptor at a private party in California, reported the New York Post.

"They looked very close and were later seen kissing. Zoe and Marco have known each other for a while as friends. It is too early to say they are dating," a source said.

Perego, who is said to have an uncanny resemblance to actor Johnny Depp, is a former professional football player but after his career was cut short due to a leg injury, he tapped into his creative side and impressively sold a piece to fashion icon Giorgio Armani at his very first art show.