The Belfast man (Image: Eamonn Holmes/Instagram) TV presenter Eamonn Holmes took to Instagram on Monday to reveal his friendship with a very unlikely Hollywood star. The Belfast man, 64, who announced his split from his wife Ruth Langsford, has recently gone public with his new girlfriend, counsellor Katie Alexander, and has posed alongside non-other than Hollywood favourite Kate Beckinsale in his latest post. The former This Morning presenter beamed alongside the Serendipity actress, 51, as the pair met for the first time after being friends on social media for years, reports the Mirror .

READ MORE: Ruth Langsford seen hours after Eamonn's loved-up display READ MORE: Eamonn Holmes on mobility scooter as he takes girlfriend on romantic trip Eamonn wrote: "After years of being SM friends an ambition fulfilled tonight with the wonderful actress Kate Beckinsale.” Eamonn wore a navy suit as Beckinsale sported a chic black pleated mini skirt complemented by an eye-catching white top that boasted floral decorations. The accomplished actress styled her hair into a high ponytail and finished off the youthful look with a quirky headband.

Eamonn posed alongside Kate Beckinsale (Image: Instagram) Eamonn has living it up in recent months, despite struggling with chronic pain - following his split from ex-wife, Ruth Langsford. The pair married for 14 years and were together for almost three decades. However, insiders have said that Ruth trying her best to move on following the collapse .