Beckinsale has made no secret of the fact that she’s a huge fan of US comedian Silverman, whom Sheen has been dating for almost three years.

Speaking in an interview with ES Magazine, the actor said: “[Sheen and I] have not been together far longer than we were ever together. But I really love him and like him and we make each other roar with laughter.

“I really love his girlfriend as well, and we are really lucky that we both get on, and Lily gets on great with her.

“Having as many strong females in your teenage daughter’s life as possible is a good thing.”

Someone asked Kate Beckinsale if Sarah Silverman – aka her ex’s new girlfriend - was her daughter