Jennifer and Joey - who broke up in 1996 - recently spent an afternoon ambling in and out of shops in Beverly Hills, and later took in some Chinese food at Chin Chin in Encino.

"Jennifer and Joey have hooked up again," revealed an insider.

"They spent hours walking around, going into shops, talking and just enjoying each other's company.

"They were laughing it up, and had a great time just goofing around. Anyone who saw them on the street would have thought they were in love!"

The careers of "Party of Five" star Hewitt and "Blossom" star Lawrence have gone in opposite directions since they split.