Lots to celebrate! Django Unchained director Quentin Tarantino treats his star Kerry Washington to upscale meal in Rome

It is already one of the biggest commercial successes of his glittering career.
So there is little wonder Django Unchained director Quentin Tarantino decided to treat star Kerry Washington to a meal at an upscale restaurant in Rome this weekend.
And the 49-year-old certainly seemed to have enjoyed his time with the fragrant actress, as he could not stop smiling afterwards.

Happy man: Django Unchained star Quentin Tarantino smiles after sharing a meal with Kerry Washington in Rome on Friday

Quentin wore a wide grin before giving a big thumbs up as he left the Italian eatery on Friday.
However he had certainly not dressed up for the occasion, wearing a leather jacket, shirt, baggy trousers and Adidas trainers.
Kerry, 35, meanwhile looked far more presentable, though still casual, in a woollen pullover, black scare, jeans and black winter boots.
Tongues will surely be wagging whether a romance could be in the offing between the high-flying pair after their intimate rendezvous.

How was your dinner date Quentin: The cheerful director gave the thumbs up when he emerged

Taste in older men: She previously dated liberal political analyst Lawrence O'Donnell and businessman Efraim Grimberg

And Kerry certainly has a taste for older men, previously dating liberal political analyst and West Wing writer Lawrence O'Donnell and businessman Efraim Grimberg.
However the pair may have just been enjoying each others company as they were in the city to attend a screening of their popular film.
Django Unchained is on pace to be handsome Quentin's highest grossing movie ever.

So close yet so far: Kerry and Quentin stood apart as the cast of Django Unchained posed at a screening on Friday

Unchained melody: Kerry his an harmonious screen presence as Broomhilda Von Shaft

If it maintains its current performance, the bloody slave-revenge film will rack up more than "Pulp Fiction's $213.9 million worldwide, Kill Bill Vol. 1's $180.9 million worldwide and previous record holder, Inglourious Basterds, which made $321.4 million worldwide.
Quentin and Kerry will have plenty of time to spend together in the coming days however.
For their tour to promote the movie continues apace, and they touched down in Paris for yet another showing on Sunday.

Travelling companions: The high flying pair were also spotted getting off a flight in Paris together on Sunday

Pulp Friction: His cheek got chafed after he was given a particularly enthusiastic greeting on the tarmac

Signing on: The generous director was more than happy to give his autograph to adoring well-wishers at his hotel