Unexpected Encounter: Emma Watson Runs into Ex Brendan Iribe While Out with Dominic Piazza in LA

Actress Emma Watson from the Harry Potter series had a casual pizza outing in Los Angeles with her rumored new love interest, Dominic Piazza. Surprisingly, they ran into her ex-boyfriend, Brendan Iribe, during their meal. Despite the potentially awkward situation, Emma, 29, greeted Brendan, 40, with a warm hug and a big smile. The chance encounter happened as Emma was leaving Double Zero Pizza in Venice, and Brendan, the former CEO of Oculus, happened to zip by on a scooter. He quickly stopped, hopped off, and said hello, making for a friendly and unexpected reunion.

Oh, hi! Harry Potter starlet Emma Watson enjoyed a pizza in Los Angeles with rumoured new man Dominic Piazza on Thursday - and bumped into her ex in the process

Hey there! Hollywood actress Emma Watson was spotted enjoying a pizza date with rumored new beau Dominic Piazza in Los Angeles. Interestingly enough, their casual outing also led to an unexpected run-in with Emma’s ex.The trio exchanged a few words before parting ways, with Emma donning a laid-back look featuring a black crop-top, a black-and-white animal print skirt, and a sweater tiedaound her waist. Dominic sported a casual ensemble, consisting of a green T-shirt paired with an open denim shirt, jeans, sunglasses, and a cap.Fans might find themselves a little puzzled by this sighting, especially given recent speculation that Emma was possibly involved with her Harry Potter co-star Tom Felton, sparked by a photo of them hanging out together that circulated last week.

Up close: Despite the potential awkwardness, the encounter was amicable, as Emma, 29, hugged former-fling Brendan Iribe, 40, grinning from ear-to-ear

Close-up: Despite the possible awkwardness, Emma, aged 29, greeted her former romantic interest Brendan Iribe, 40, with a friendly hug and a big grin on her face.

Awkward? She was seen leaving Double Zero Pizza in Venice as former Oculus CEO Brendan zipped by on a scooter, stopping and hopping off to say hi

Uncomfortable? She was spotted exiting Double Zero Pizza in Venice when former Oculus CEO Brendan zoomed past on a scooter. He stopped and hopped off to greet her.

New man? The trio chatted for a few minutes before going their separate ways

The trio exchanged some words before parting paths, possibly signaling a new acquaintance in the making.

Could it be? Fans were convinced Emma was dating Tom Felton following their reunion in South Africa

Did it happen? Fans were sure that Emma and Tom Felton were dating after they reunited in South Africa.

The actor and actress, known for their roles as Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy in a popular wizard film series, recently shared a photo on Instagram of themselves during a cozy guitar lesson. Fans quickly took to social media speculating about a possible romantic relationship between the two, coming up with couple names like ‘Dramione’ and ‘Feltson’ for the former co-stars.

In early August, Emma had sparked dating rumors with game programmer and former Oculus CEO Brendan when they were spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles. The actress was photographed discreetly leaving Via Veneto Restaurant in Santa Monica and getting into a black taxi, with the entrepreneur following closely behind.

Summer style: Emma looked casual in a black crop-top and a black and white animal print skirt, with a sweater tied around her waist

Emma was sporting a laid-back summer look with a black crop top paired with a black and white animal print skirt. She had a sweater casually tiedaound her waist, adding a touch of style to her outfit.

Just friends? Her companion wore a green T-shirt under an open denim shirt and jeans, shades and a cap

Just friends? Her companion wore a green T-shirt under an open denim shirt and jeans, shades and a cap

Just buddies? The person with her sported a green t-shirt underneath a denim shirt and jeans, along with sunglasses and a cap.

According to a source, they have been in a relationship for quite some time. Interestingly, her previous boyfriend before him was also a tech CEO named Brendan.

Brendan, a graduate of the University of Maryland, co-founded Oculus, a virtual reality company acquired by Facebook, back in 2012. He left the company late last year, expressing his gratitude for the transformative experience of working with talented individuals.

Upon his departure, Brendan mentioned that it was time for him to take a much-needed break after two decades of non-stop work. He is looking forward to recharging, reflecting, and exploring his creativity in the next phase of his career.

On to the next: Emma first sparked romance rumours with game programmer and former Oculus CEO Brendan when they were seen at a dinner date in Los Angeles earlier this summer

On to the next: Emma first sparked romance rumours with game programmer and former Oculus CEO Brendan when they were seen at a dinner date in Los Angeles earlier this summer

Moving forward: Emma ignited speculation of a love connection with video game developer and ex-CEO of Oculus, Brendan, after they were spotted enjoying a meal together in Los Angeles at the start of the summer.

Out in the open: She was seen trying to make a low-key departure from Santa Monica's Via Veneto Restaurant as she was pictured heading into a black taxi, while the entrepreneur followed her into the vehicle shortly after

Spotted in plain sight: She was seen discreetly leaving Via Veneto Restaurant in Santa Monica, slipping into a black taxi as the entrepreneur joined her moments later.

On their alleged romance, a source told MailOnline: 'They have been dating for some time. Hilariously her last boyfriend before him was also a tech CEO called Brendan'

On their alleged romance, a source told MailOnline: 'They have been dating for some time. Hilariously her last boyfriend before him was also a tech CEO called Brendan'

According to a source who spoke to MailOnline, the couple has been in a relationship for a while now. Interestingly, her previous boyfriend was also a tech CEO named Brendan.

He was the head of the company until 2016, when Facebook VP of VR Hugo Barra took over as CEO. The actress Emma, known for her role in The Circle, was in a relationship with Glee actor Chord Overstreet last year, but they broke up after six months. According to a source who spoke to The Sun, Emma and Chord initially kept their relationship private but eventually grew fond of each other, spending a lot of time together in Los Angeles and being captured by the paparazzi not long ago.

Onwards and upwards: The Circle star Emma previously dated Glee's Chord Overstreet last year, before they called it quits after a six-month relationship

Moving forward and moving up: Emma Watson, known for her role in The Circle, was in a relationship with Chord Overstreet from Glee which ended after six months. She mentioned, “But things didn’t work out between us, and we are both single now.” According to sources, the Beauty and The Beast star also had a romantic involvement with producer Roberto Aguire back in 2015, after meeting on the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Emma had a long-term relationship with fellow Oxford University graduate Will Adamowicz, whom she began dating in 2011.

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