"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson is managing to keep her life fairly private despite all her fame but nowadays, her latest love interest may have gone public. The two were reportedly parting ways outside a Santa Monica restaurant when they were seen hugging and kissing.

Watson was caught locking lips with her "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" co-star Johnny Simmons according to UsMagazine. However, Emma Watson insists that she is not dating Simmons although they have been photographed hanging out even after filming the movie and the two of them are often seen spending time together lately.

Watson and Simmons were allegedly not at all afraid about hiding their affection for one another. They were photographed doing a morning jog together in Pennsylvania countryside. A source also said that the two got "serious so fast" after filming the movie adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's novel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Watson has provided criteria for her boyfriend-to-be in a new interview with Daily Record newspaper. "I want someone with kindness, good manners, intelligence, confidence and someone who can make me laugh. Manners are important. The way I was brought up, my dad is very strict and focused on that, so if I see anyone being rude to anyone else, it's an immediate turnoff. I can't bear it." Watson also sees a future as a mom. "I have very strong family values and I would definitely hope that marriage and kids would be in my future. I can't wait to be a mum," she said.

Does Johnny Simmons have all the criteria that Emma is looking for in a guy? Are they really just friends?

"This is complete fiction," her representative told Mail Online. The British actress said that they are just friends and co-workers.