Kate Hudson and A-Rod smooch publicly

New York, (ANI): Actress Kate Hudson and baseball hunk Alex Rodriguez have confirmed that they are dating after the two were spotted locking lips in front of snappers at the New York Yankees annual picnic. The actress has tried to keep her romance with Rodriguez quiet, but has failed to see off public interest in the relationship after she followed the sportsman to every game as his team tours the U.S., reports the New York Daily News.

Hudson has now taken their romance public - by passionately kissing Rodriguez in front of the paparazzi on Saturday. The 33-year-old actress was also spotted giving Rodriguez a big squeeze as the lovestruck pair canoodled following the Bombers' loss to the Oakland A's. A-Rod also spent time playing with daughters Ella, 1, and Natasha, 4, who were dressed in their Yankees best. Hudson is believed to have met A-Rod last November in Miami.