Natasha Henstridge and Darius DaneshNatasha Henstridge and Darius DaneshA particular showbiz coupling had us doing a big double-take when we first heard about it.

But now we know exactly how Pop Idol legend Darius Danesh got together with Species actress Natasha Henstridge.

Natasha told OK! magazine: "We literally met in the street. He was checking out of the Argyle Hotel on Sunset Boulevard and I met him at the traffic lights.

"It was awkward, but then we started talking and the lights changed from green to red so many times. We must have talked for about half an hour and then he asked for my number.

"It's pretty unusual to meet someone in that way here."

And by all accounts, things seem to be going very well indeed - they have recently moved in together, in LA.

Natasha HenstridgeNatasha HenstridgeTalking about what makes the relationship work, Natasha explained: "Taking it one day at a time and compromise - supporting each other but knowing where the boundaries are."

And as for the difficult bits, she added: "Letting go of our egos is a big one! We are both conscious of it though."

Natasha, 31, has two sons, Tristan, seven, and Asher, four, from her previous marriage to actor Liam Waite.

Could Darius be in line to take a more permanent position in Natasha's life?

She said: "I think I would like marriage again when the time's right."

Hats on standby then.