The sighting comes three and a half years after the actress-turned-fashion designer finalized her divorce from French banker Olivier Sarkozy.

Recent sightings suggest a romantic rekindling for Mary-Kate Olsen and her former beau, Sean Avery. The esteemed 37-year-old co-founder of The Row and alumna of Full House fame, was recently seen with the 44-year-old retired NHL star.

The two were first linked back in 2007, and the recent sighting sparked rumors of a reignited romance — but a source says they simply run in the same circlesIs Mary-Kate Olsen rekindling a romance with former NHL star Sean Avery?

Mary-Kate Olsen and Sean Avery sparked romance rumors after they were spotted in the Hamptons together over Memorial Day weekend; a source tells Us Weekly what's really going on

Since then, sources told People that, despite persistent rumors, the pair are seemingly just close pals. They said, “Mary Kate and Sean have known one another for years. They have been in the same social circles in NYC and share many mutual friends. They spend their summers in the Hamptons, and hang out with the same crowds.”

Mary-Kate Olsen reunited with former flame Sean Avery in the Hamptons during Memorial Day weekend. See photos of their outing.

On Monday, the editors of celebrity gossip page DeuxMoi posted several photos showing the designer/actress and former National Hockey League (NHL) player walking together in the picturesque beach location of The Hamptons,

Mary-Kate Olsen and former professional hockey player Sean Avery sparked dating rumors over Memorial Day weekend when they were photographed together in the Hamptons. But a source quickly clarified their real relationship status to Us Weekly on Tuesday.

The puzzle may just have become more intriguing for the Olsen and Olsen Mystery Agency. Speculation is brewing about a potential romance between Mary-Kate Olsen and Sean Avery after they were spotted together in the Hamptons during the Memorial Day weekend.