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08-09-2008 09:07

The first image of The Dark Knight star and his reported new beau, Mary Joyce Hays, surfaced in the media this week (ends05Sep08), showing Freeman hugging the blonde divorcee and smiling widely.

The 71-year-old's marital status came under scrutiny after he was involved in a serious car crash in Tennessee with passenger Demaris Meyer last month (Aug08).

The identity of his female friend prompted rumours his marriage to Myrna Colley-Lee was in trouble, and days later, his attorney confirmed the couple had split, although he denied allegations Freeman had been unfaithful to his wife.

But the star, who suffered a broken arm and shoulder in the car crash, appears to be recovering with the help of Hays, according to British tabloid the Daily Express.