Ron Perlman, 70, moves in with new girlfriend, 47, who 'makes him feel younger' after split from his wife of 38 years | The US Sun

RON Perlman's "passionate relationship" with his new girlfriend, 47, "makes him feel younger" and the pair have discussed marriage after moving in together, sources have exclusively told The Sun.

The Sons of Anarchy star, 70, split from his wife Opal Stone last November after 38 years together.

Ron and Allison seen during a romantic beach date as friends say they are the "perfect match".

He is now "madly in love" with actress Allison Dunbar after their long-term friendship blossomed into romance.

A friend of the pair said the Hellboy actor has nothing but "love and respect" for his ex, as they continue to go through the courts.

The former couple are proud parents to two children, Blake and Brandon.

Opal cited "irreconcilable differences" in her response to his divorce filing, stating a separation date of May 10, 2019.

Hellboy star Ron split from his wife Opal last year after almost 40 years together

Ron and Allison now live together in Pasadena having moved in during lockdown

"It's been a hard road for Ron and Allison, they were great friends before becoming romantic," the insider told The Sun.

"When stories came out about them being together, she was branded as a man-stealer, which wasn't the case.

"Sometimes people make decisions in their marriage but it's not official for a long time. It was painful for everyone as nobody knew the truth.

"He has nothing but love and respect for Opal and is very close with his children, but it's a complicated situation. If you fall in love later in life, it's going to be messy."

The pair have been on a number of vacations together as a couple

They went on: "Nowadays, Ron is like a new man. Before lockdown he and Allison started taking tango and waltz dance lessons, he's working out more, eating healthily and even drinking green smoothies.

"He says Allison makes him feel younger and they don't care about the age gap at all, anyone who hangs out with them thinks they're the perfect match."

Last month, the actor filed legal documents requesting a bifurcation of his divorce from Opal to give him single status, and the source said marriage could be on the cards with Allison.

"They're not officially engaged, but they've talked about their future and are madly in love, they want to spend the rest of their lives together," the insider said.

Ron is said to be "madly in love" with the blonde bombshell who was his former co-star Credit: Rex Features

The source said the couple were "shocked" to have the spotlight on their relationship as paparazzi photos emerged of them walking Allison's dog Sassy together after Ron's divorce news.

"Allison is famous for walking her dogs in her pajamas, spaghetti sauce on her shirt and a poop bag in her pocket, nobody was prepared for those photographs to come out," they said.

The couple first met while starring in the 2018 TV show StartUp and were always "cracking jokes" and had "a lot of camaraderie" on set while filming in Puerto Rico.

They continued to hang out back in the US after the show wrapped and Ron supported Allison's performances with The Groundlings in LA - an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe.

The couple "don't care" about the almost 20 year age gap between them, sources say

"They started dating later on and during COVID moved in together in Pasadena," the source said.

"There's a vulnerability between them that's really beautiful and it was a crazy surprise for both of them, they weren't looking to fall in love.

"Ron has this rep of being a bombastic man, King of the Jungle, you see him screaming and yelling on Twitter all the time about Trump, but it's because he is a person who feels extremely deeply.

Allison and Ron have been FaceTiming constantly while he's away filming in Canada Credit: Instagram

"He's a sweetheart and very romantic and passionate when he's with Allison, he's just a teddy bear really.

"Allison was fiercely independent before she met him and has a great career, she laughs off the thought of people thinking she's a golddigger."

The pair have bonded over everything from movies to animals, and even signed up to The Wolf Connection to sponsor a member of the pack.

"They have such a love for animals," the source went on. "When Allison's dog Ernie died it shattered her, Ron was really there for her and stepped up."

The couple have even sponsored a wolf together after bonding over their love of animals Credit: Instagram

The source said Allison and Ron recently adopted a new black labrador, Harrington, from a rescue foundation which saves animals from dog meat farms in Korea.

"She has been training him and caring for him while Ron has been filming in Canada," the insider added.

"It's been strange for them after spending 24/7 locked down during COVID, which was a crazy bonding experience.