Jennifer Aniston’s budding romance with Jim Curtis is heating up, and the couple is no longer keeping things under wraps. On Monday night, August 4, the duo was spotted enjoying a cozy double date in New York City with longtime friend Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka.
The evening marked one of the first public appearances for Aniston, 56, and Curtis, 49, since news of their relationship broke just weeks ago. According to People, the couple dined with Bateman for nearly three hours, although Anka was not photographed leaving the venue despite reportedly attending.
The stars looked relaxed and stylish for their night out. Aniston stunned in a white strapless maxi dress—keeping her signature effortless vibe intact. Curtis, a professional hypnotist, wore white pants paired with a black T-shirt and a navy blue button-down shirt layered on top. He was also seen walking with a cane. Bateman, 56, kept it classic in black pants, a button-down, and boots.
This public outing comes on the heels of reports from Us Weekly confirming that Aniston and Curtis are dating and getting quite serious. A source close to the couple revealed, “They are being super private but have been spending a lot of time together. They’re happy and really into each other.”
The same insider shared that Aniston and Curtis were introduced by mutual friends and began their connection as friends. However, things quickly evolved into something more: “They really hit it off over time. They’ve been hanging out a lot, but very much on the DL at her home in L.A. It’s very Zen, and she has always been very much into that. They’re a good match.”
Their recent NYC dinner wasn’t their first outing with Bateman and Anka. The couples previously vacationed together over the Fourth of July holiday in Mallorca, Spain, sparking early speculation about Aniston and Curtis’s romance. During the getaway, paparazzi captured affectionate moments between the two, including Curtis resting his hand on Aniston’s neck and the Friends alum placing her hand on his thigh.
Following that romantic escape, Curtis reflected on his newfound happiness in a heartfelt newsletter shared in July. “I am back from vacation and what an experience!” he wrote. “When I was sick, sad, stuck, and in pain I never thought I would have the abundance, joy, and love I now experience on a daily basis.” He continued, “I just took one step, made one decision and the next followed — now I look back and realize, oh! That course, that life change, that pain, resulted in this magic.”
As Aniston continues to thrive in her role on The Morning Show and enjoys this new chapter of love, fans are thrilled to see her glowing and surrounded by close friends and positive energy. The chemistry between her and Curtis, paired with their tight-knit circle, suggests this romance may be one worth watching.
