The 34-year-old 'Two and a Half Men' actor - whose six-year marriage to Demi Moore collapsed last November amid allegations he was unfaithful - was photographed sporting matching face paint with Lorene on their way Los Angeles' Ultrazone on Saturday (03.03.12).
Ashton insists his relationship with the screenwriter is purely platonic, although according to RadarOnline.com they attended Madonna's post-Oscars party together.
A fellow partygoer told US Weekly: ''They were affectionate. When they thought no one was watching, they held hands, and she rubbed his back and his neck.''
Meanwhile, Demi has returned home from a Caribbean break following her stint in rehab - where she reportedly received treatment for addiction and an eating disorder.
The 49-year-old 'Ghost' actress was photographed looking 'tan and healthy' as she boarded a private plan, according to TMZ.com.
