Gerard Butler has been spending inordinate amount of time with his girlfriend Morgan Brown recently. This only supports the engagement rumors that have been floating around “Phantom of the Opera” star and the ex model.

It really looks like Gerard Butler has moved on since his breakup with Madalina Ghenea.

According to Daily Mail, “The Hollywood hunk and his gorgeous lady stepped out in Malibu, California on Wednesday, the pair enjoying a day out together - heading out for lunch and also taking a fun ride on a golf cart.”

Gerard Butler lets his girlfriend Morgan Brown squeeze him in public. “Phantom of the Opera” star and his model girlfriend definitely aren’t afraid to put their displays of affection out there.

Now that Gerard and Morgan are back in Malibu, they are enjoying each other’s presence, perhaps a little too much.

According to Daily Mail, “The actor and his brunette partner were seen out and about in Malibu after working out together and it appears the 45-year-old’s girlfriend couldn’t resist giving his bum a squeeze as they walked together.”

Before this, they were gracing New York City with their PDA.

According to Daily Mail, “the 45-year-old actor shared a passionate smooch with his girlfriend Morgan Brown in a coffee shop in New York City's West Village. The 300 star's other half wrapped her arms around his waist before throwing them around his neck as they waited to get their caffeine fix.”

No wonder engagement rumors are afloat between Gerard and Morgan!

Gerard Butler and his girlfriend Morgan Brown may have chosen his Malibu home to settle down in over Scotland and New York. ‘Phantom of the Opera’ star seems to have put his ex girlfriend Madalina Ghenea firmly behind him as he pursues Morgan Brown!

His girlfriend wore a huge diamond ring in public and was immediately caught by the paparazzi.

According to Daily Mail, “the designer sported a large sparkler on her left ring finger. She showed off the impressive ring as she was spotted taking in a solo stroll through Malibu, California.”

When do you think Gerard Butler and his girlfriend will make their rumored engagement public? Let me know in the comments below!