(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Vanessa Hudgens is said to be smitten with her latest hunky co-star.

The 22-year-old actress has been single since splitting from her long-term boyfriend Zac Efron in December last year. However, it appears Vanessa has now moved on from her last relationship and has fallen for her Journey 2: The Mysterious Island co-star Josh Hutcherson.

The pair were seen laughing and flirting at an after-party for Vanessas new movie Beastly in Los Angeles last week.

"Their arms were wrapped around each other and they were really touchy together," a source told People. "They were very cute, she looked smitten."

This isnt the only time Vanessa and Josh have been seen together in public. The 18-year-old actor took the 22-year-old beauty to the Independent Spirit Awards over the weekend. Joshs movie The Kids Are All Right triumphed in the best screenplay category and he wanted to celebrate his success with Vanessa. The pair were inseparable throughout the event, with Josh showing he was a true gentleman by looking after Vanessa all night.

"Josh walked Vanessa to the bathroom and then guided her to their seats with a hand on the small of her back," an onlooker revealed.

Vanessas new romance comes just weeks after Zac was spotted kissing actress Teresa Palmer.

The actress recently spoke about her split from Zac, who she dated for around four years. The pair have remained on good terms even though they are no longer together, with Vanessa even hinting they could rekindle their romance one day.

Were still friends. Who knows what the future will bring, she said. Were figuring this out. (C) Cover Media