PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara are seen together for the first time since finding love onset

By Dailymail Reporter

Published: 16:21 EST, 4 February 2017 | Updated: 16:50 EST, 4 February 2017

They fell for one another while filming the biblical epic Mary Magdalene.

And Joaquin Phoenix, 42, and Rooney Mara, 31, were pictured together for the first time since their romance emerged on Friday. 

Looking happy and relaxed in one another's company, Joaquin - who plays the role of Jesus - and Rooney - who features as the titular character in the upcoming movie - stepped out to run a quick errand in Los Angeles.

New couple! Joaquin Phoenix, 42, and Rooney Mara, 31, were spotted with smiles as they stepped out for a quick errand in Los Angeles on Friday

Rooney was simply beaming as she walked closely beside her co-star and new beau.

Even the famously reclusive Joaquin wore a smile underneath his shaggy grey beard.

Rooney and Joaquin made a super casual couple as they stepped out over the weekend.

The brunette beauty wore a black beanie on her head and went sans make-up.

Look of love? Rooney was simply beaming as she walked closely beside her Mary Magdalene co-star and reported beau

Happy pair: Even the famously reclusive Joaquin wore a smile underneath his shaggy grey beard

She covered up her lithe physique with a large faded blue jean jacket and a pair of black tapered sweatpants which she teamed with coordinating Converse sneakers.

Joaquin was also dressed down and didn't seem to bother to brush his long, shaggy hair.

The actor layered a colorful sweater beneath a black jacket and finished off the laid-back look with a printed scarf, jeans, and black trainers.  

Dressed down: The Hollywood stars made a super casual couple as they stepped out over the weekend

This sighting comes soon after a source close to the situation has told the New York Post newspaper that they skipped the recent Golden Globes ceremony in order to spend time 'together in the desert'.

The insider also revealed Rooney and Joaquin have been spending an increasing amount of time together after 'they found love on the set' late last year.

However, a representative for Joaquin has insisted the duo are merely good friends, having previously worked together on the Spike Jonze-directed Her.

The much-anticipated new movie was shot in Italy and during filming breaks, Joaquin and Rooney were spotted hanging out together, including one time when they were seen smoking on the balcony of their hotel room.

Love on set? The actors, who are alleged to have found love while filming in Italy, have also been reported to be just friends. Neither have commented on their relationship status

Rooney has been in a six-year relationship with director Charlie McDowell, but the duo have not been seen together in months and her representative declined to comment on her relationship status.

MailOnline contacted representatives for both stars for comment.

Meanwhile, Joaquin previously claimed he's never experienced heartbreak from any of his past relationships.

While promoting Her, the critically acclaimed actor explained to The Guardian: 'I've never had [a relationship] which ended that I felt heartbroken and consumed by.

'I've had unrequited love. I've definitely been like, 'I love you,' and they don't feel the same.

'But I've never been in a relationship and been heartbroken.'

Shooting: Joaquin - who plays the role of Jesus - and Rooney - who features as the titular character in the upcoming Biblical epic filmed a river scene in Italy in November 2016

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