Kate Hudson chasing Madonna's ex

Kate Hudson is making "sexy late-night phone calls" to Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez.

The 'Bride Wars' actress and the New York Yankees baseball star – who were recently spotted kissing at New York's Mustang Grill restaurant – are spicing up their fledgling relationship with steamy phone sessions. New York Daily News newspaper reports: "Although Hudson is currently filming in Oklahoma, she and A-Rod keep their new love alive with sexy late-night phone calls."

Alex, 33, and his estranged wife Cynthia - who he raises two daughters with
- split last year after she claimed he had "an affair of the heart" with 'Hung Up' singer Madonna.

Kate, 30 – who raises son Ryder, five, with her ex-husband Chris Robinson – was recently linked to her on/off ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson. However, friends of Kate and Alex insist they are smitten with each other.

One pal said: "When she hits Yankee Stadium, she sits in A-Rod's private seats. They're giddy when they're together."