Cox’s rep brushes off Hopkins vacation shots

The former Friends star separated from husband David Arquette late last year (10) and she was subsequently linked to her Cougar Town co-star Brian Van Holt.

Cox denied the romance reports but now she has been paired with another co-star – her onscreen lover Hopkins, who was previously rumoured to be dating her close pal Jennifer Aniston.

The pair was photographed holidaying in St. Bart’s and enjoying time on the beach together earlier this week (beg28Mar11), sparking gossip they are more than friends.

But Cox’s rep has now spoken out to explain the pictures, telling People.com, “The relationship is strictly platonic and they are away with a group of friends on vacation.”