Jennifer Aniston marked a significant milestone in her personal life this week, making her first official public appearance with boyfriend Jim Curtis.
The pair stepped out for ELLE’s Women in Hollywood gala on November 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, where Aniston was celebrated as one of the evening’s honourees.
For the occasion, the couple chose complementary looks. Aniston wore a shimmering black halter gown, while Curtis balanced a classic black suit and tie with the softer contrast of a pale blue shirt.
While Aniston arrived on the red carpet alone, the pair reunited inside the event, later joining The Morning Show producers Kristin Hahn and Amanda Anka, along with long-time friend Andrea Bendewald, for photographs.
Throughout the evening, Aniston and Curtis were seen seated together, marking their most public outing yet.
The event also brought several of Aniston’s close collaborators to the stage, who offered warm tributes acknowledging her decades-long career, her influence within the industry, and the important people in her life.
Adam Sandler, who has starred alongside Aniston in Murder Mystery and Just Go With It, delivered an affectionate introduction ahead of her award, weaving in a nod to her new relationship.
“When we are around you, me and [wife] Jackie [Sandler] are so happy you and Jim found each other and are having the love affair you two deserve,” he told the room. “We love you, Jim.”
He continued his tribute with a reflection on their decades-long friendship.
“I can honestly say Jen is the best in so many ways and one of the most rocksteady humans I’ve ever met,” he said. “I’ve only seen her angry maybe, like, two and a half times in the 40 years I’ve hung out with her. Jennifer is beautiful, everyone knows that. She makes us smile and laugh. And she has a warmth to her that is intoxicating. She is everyone’s best friend.”
When Aniston took the stage to accept her honour, she used the moment to reflect on the current state of Hollywood, emphasising the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the emotional depth of storytelling at a time when conversations around artificial intelligence continue to reshape the industry.
The couple’s appearance comes shortly after they went Instagram official earlier this month, when Aniston marked Curtis’ 50th birthday with a public tribute.
