Hunky actor Joaquin Phoenix has been seen getting cuddly with sexy actress Eva Mendes, further supporting speculation that they are more than ‘just friends,’ according to a published report.

The actor was spotted locking hands with Eva as they were exiting out of New York’s ritzy restaurant, ‘Nobu.’ According to a witness, who is quoted in Britain’s ‘Daily Star’ newspaper, “Eva was nuzzling into Joaquin and he looked like his eyes were going to pop out of his head.”

“That said, she did look amazing.”

There was another incident similar to this earlier this month where Joaquin and Eva were seen having a luxurious dinner at one of New York’s finest restaurants, ‘La Esquina.’ Onlookers say that the ‘possible couple’ looked “absolutely adorable together”.

After dining at the high-class restaurant, they decided to go to New York City’s exclusive ‘Butter’ nightclub where they held hands and danced the night away. Nicole Caruso, who is Eva’s representative, has not yet revealed any indications that the pair are an item.

She says, “They are just friends.”