Inside Chris Evans and Jenny Slate's New Relationship: 'It Was Obvious They Had Chemistry' While Filming 'Gifted'

The new couple were often seen taking walks together off set

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When Chris Evans and Jenny Slate met on the set of their upcoming drama Gifted, their connection was undeniable.

Last week, PEOPLE confirmed Evans and Slate were dating, and those around them say they it was difficult to ignore seeing the sparks between the two.

“It was obvious they had chemistry and were really into each other,” a source tells PEOPLE.

When they weren’t busy filming, Evans and Slate would spend much of their free time hanging out together.

“They were always talking and laughing on the set,” an insider tells PEOPLE. “You could tell they were great friends and just had a lot of fun together. They would hang out with the crew during takes and just be joking around.”

The new couple were also often spotted taking walks together in between takes, where they were seen laughing and even singing show tunes to one another.

“It was cute,” said the source. “When she was on set filming they were always together. They would go eat at craft services together, take walks together.”

And as if Slate needed a reminder of how hunky her new beau is, the actress couldn’t help but blush whenever Evans was spotted showing off his toned body.

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“When Chris lifted up his shirt to wipe off the sweat, she tried really hard not to look at his abs,” added the insider. “We were all looking but you could tell she was trying really hard not to.”

News of their relationship comes just weeks after Slate split from her husband of nearly four years, Dean Fleischer-Camp.

• Reporting by ELISSA ROSEN