Anne Heche's Man Confirms Romance.... Anne Heche's new boyfriend James Tupper has confirmed the TV couple are dating, but insists their romance didn't break-up their respective marriages.Actor Tupper, who plays Heche's love interest in US TV show Men In Trees, split from his wife Kate last year (06) - just as the series was taking off - and Heche and her husband Coley Laffoon parted ways at the beginning of 2007.But Tupper is playing down reports the on-set romance was responsible for the break-ups, stating, "The line was never crossed."And, after a month of speculation, the actor has told America's People magazine the love affair is for real: "I adore her (Heche) and I'm hopeful for the future."There's something really comforting when you can truly connect with someone and be understood."