ANNE HECHE - HECHE'S MAN CONFIRMS ROMANCE

ANNE HECHE's new boyfriend JAMES TUPPER has confirmed the TV couple are dating, but insists their romance didn't break-up their respective marriages. Actor Tupper, who plays Heche's love interest in US TV show MEN IN TREES, split from his wife KATE last year (06) - just as the series was taking off - and Heche and her husband COLEY LAFFOON parted ways at the beginning of 2007. But Tupper is playing down reports the on-set romance was responsible for the break-ups, stating, "The line was never crossed." And, after a month of speculation, the actor has told America's People magazine the love affair is for real: "I adore her (Heche) and I'm hopeful for the future. "There's something really comforting when you can truly connect with someone and be understood."

08/03/2007 20:15