EastEnders star Emma Barton ‘in love’ with ’90s rock star Jason Perry

EastEnders star Emma Barton is dating ’90s rock star Jason Perry years after her ‘devastating’ divorce from ex-husband Nigel Stout, it has been revealed.

The actress, 45, is said to have been dating the musician, 53, who is a member of ’90s alternative band ‘A’, for a few months now, with the romance being kept relatively under wraps.

However, the couple have shared some sweet posts about each other on social media, with a source claiming they’re “in love” with each other.

While Emma is known to many as Honey Mitchell on the BBC soap opera, Jason’s band ‘A’ enjoyed mild success in the 1990s and early 2000s with their song Starbucks hitting the UK top 20 on 2002, with his song Nothing also reaching the top. 10 that year.

A friend told the sun sunday of their new romance: “The couple is in love and it’s so sweet to be around.”

Earlier this month, the couple enjoyed a stay in Cuckfield, West Sussex, and Emma shared a snapshot of the pair in wool hats during their cozy getaway.

Romance: The actress, 45, is said to have been dating the musician, 53, who is a member of ’90s alternative band ‘A’, for a few months now, with the romance being kept relatively under wraps (pictured on EastEnders)

She captioned her series of photos: ‘Recharged batteries… Weekend full of beauty, peace, nature, love, food and drink.’

While commenting on the post, Jason wrote: ‘Best time with you Emma. I wish we still had some soup left.

Jason also shared some photos of the actress on his page, with one captioned: ‘Best of Bournemouth’, signaling another getaway for the couple.

Cozy; The couple have shared some sweet posts about each other on social media, with one source claiming they’re ‘in love’ with each other.

Blooming romance: Commenting on Emma’s post from their cozy stay in West Sussex, Jason wrote: ‘Best time with you Emma. I wish we still had some soup left’

Further highlighting their new romance, Jason shared a snap in early December in which he paid tribute to Emma, ​​calling her his ‘girlfriend’.

Captioning the post from his backstage at the theatre, he wrote: “Super proud of my hardworking and talented girlfriend @theemmabarton as she goes to the theater for her Christmas run…no idea where she is finding the energy and want to wish her all the luck and the best wishes and love in the world.

‘For me these past few years have been a bit more difficult at this time of year, but I am happier than ever thanks to this beautiful lady! Go ahead. xxx #thankful.’

Sweet: Further highlighting their new romance, Jason shared a snap in early December in which he paid tribute to Emma, ​​calling her his ‘girlfriend’

The post was met with several congratulations and well wishes from her friends and followers.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Emma for comment.

Emma was previously married to her husband Nigel Stout between 2002 and 2005, with their difficult divorce coming shortly after she joined EastEnders.

A source told People at the time: ‘They are both devastated that their marriage didn’t work out.

Fame: Emma is known to many as Honey Mitchell on the BBC soap opera

Rocker: Jason’s band ‘A’ (centre) enjoyed mild success in the 1990s and early 2000s with their UK top 20 song Starbucks in 2002 (L-R Adam Perry, Daniel P Carter, Jason, Giles Perry and Mark Chapman)

“In the end, it was Emma who decided they couldn’t continue. It hasn’t been easy for either of them.

Emma previously dated former EastEnders co-star Joel Beckett (Jake Moon), while she also dated Stephen Mulhern for three years, with their relationship coming to a “natural end” in 2011.

Meanwhile, Jason was said to have previously been married to a woman named Holly, whom he married in 2000, and the former couple shared four children.

Past Relationship: Emma was previously married to husband Nigel Stout from 2002-2005, with their rocky divorce coming shortly after she joined EastEnders.