Brad Pitt and I are dating, quips Jennifer Garner

Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Garner, who split from actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck earlier this year, joked that she is dating actor Brad Pitt.

Garner, who was spotted by paparazzi during an outing in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles on Sunday, joked to them when she was asked about her love life, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"Brad Pitt and I are dating," Garner said.

One paparazzi then asked: "You're dating Brad Pitt?"

The ‘Elektra’ actress laughed and said: "Yeah!"

She and her female friend then continued to giggle their way to their car with coffees in their hands.