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Kate’s $2billion beau

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She claimed to be “taking time out” from men, but it seems heartbroken Kate Hudson couldn’t resist when a billionaire businessman offered to whisk her away for an indulgent European holiday.

Fresh from her split with boyfriend Owen Wilson, Kate, 28, was spotted in Paris last week in the company of 60-year-old Ronald W. Burkle. Described by insiders as a “dear friend”, the US supermarket mogul — who’s worth an estimated $2billion — treated Kate to an all-expenses-paid, jetsetting spree across Europe.

“Greece, Italy, France and more are on their itinerary,” the insider says. “It’s easy since Ron has a private jet.”

Spywitnesses report the pair went shopping with friends in Paris, and Kate seemed to be glowing in Ron’s company. They stayed in the chic Plaza Athénée hotel and spent ages trying on glamorous clothes at the Balenciaga couture house.

Although our source says it’s too soon to call it a hot romance, they predict that Kate and Ron could soon start dating seriously. “They are dear friends, and friends make the best lovers,” the insider observes. “They both really enjoy spending time with one another.”

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