Sara Gilbert holds hands with Linda Perry months after splitfrom long-term lover

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Mike Larkin

Updated:

11:59 GMT, 28 November 2011

She played hard-headed tomboy Darlene Conner in classic sitcom Roseanne.

And it looks like Sara Gilbert is just as robust in real life, as she seems to have moved on just monthsafter splitting from her lesbian lover of the last 10 years.

Sara, 36, was spotted walking hand to hand with rock musician and songwriter Linda Perry in WestHollywood today.

New love interest? Sara Gilbertand Linda Perry look friendly as they leave Real Food Daily in West Hollywood

Linda is certainly quite a contrast to the mother-of-two's former partner, television producer AlisonAdler.

While the latter was reasonably straight-laced, Linda's rock credentials make her a far edgiercompanion.

The Talk star Sara wore a dowdy combo of jeans, cardigan, and converse trainers as they visited thetrendy vegan outlet Real Food Daily.

Meanwhile Linda wore a butch outfit of black jeans, platform boots, sleeveless wine top and a baggybeanie hat.

In addition to her own solo work, Perry has written hits for stars including Pink,Christina Aguilera,and Gwen Stefani, and worked closely with others such as Courtney Love and Kelly Osbourne.

Happy couple: Sara and Lindacertainly looked in high spirits as they enjoyed a lazy Sunday together

What would Dan say? Herfictional father would possibly be surprised she has moved on so quickly

It is only three months Sara Gilbert split from long-time girlfriend Alison Adler 10 years of beingtogether.

The two women, who began dating in 2001, are said to have ended their union 'amicably'.

They both share custody of two children, including a son Levi, 6 and a daughter, Sawyer, 4.

But it seemed that she was still nursing a broken heart when she talked about the split on her showThe Talk.

Hand in hand: The couple werecertainly surprisingly intimate if they are just friends

Hand in hand: Sara seems tobe coming out proudly with her new girlfriend as they held hands in public

She said: 'I feel like I don't know if marriage is all it's cracked up to be.

'I've never been married, but I was in a long relationship... Its emotional for me, because we're nottogether.'

But she added their relationship is still special.

She said: 'I wouldn't trade that time, it's such a special time in my life.

Split:

Former Roseanne star Sara Gilbert broke-up with her long-time

girlfriend, Alison Adler, pictured here with their two children, after

10 years together

'But then you see people in their 70s and you wonder how do they do it?

How do they make it last? And I would like to think that I can.

'I will say that we have beautiful children together, a lot of love for each other.

'You do continue in to the next chapter together in a different way.'

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Sara came out as a lesbian last year during a press conference at the Television Critics Association.

Out of the closet: Sara, who also co-hosts talk show The

Talk, only admitted she was a lesbian last year

When asked if she was comfortable being 'out' on The Talk, she said at the time: 'This is a whole newworld for me. I'm not an expert on this, or I don't analyze these things,' she said. 'I'm just sort ofliving my life.'

'I don't think [being out] will be a problem...I don't ever really think of things as being out or in...'she added.

'I just think I am who I am, and when topics come up that are appropriate, I'll talk about them andshare when it seems right.'

Gilbert also explained why she was becoming more open about her personal life.

'I've been acting my whole life, and

I've never really discussed my personal life. This is a talk show...So

obviously I'm going to be discussing my life more.'

Gilbert is best known for her role as Darlene Conner-Healy in long-running U.S. sitcom Roseannefrom 1988 to 1997.

Later in her career, she also made

guest appearances on shows such as The Simpsons, 24, Will & Grace,

and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.

Gilbert became co-host and executive producer of The Talk, in October, last year.

She shares hosting duties with Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Charmed star Holly Robinson and LeahRemini from former sitcom The King Of Queens.

Famous face: Gilbert is bestknown for her role as Darlene Conner-Healy in long-running U.S. sitcom Roseanne

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