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Jennifer Aniston Sparks Dating Rumors with Pedro Pascal After Playful Birthday Tribute
Speculation about a potential romance between Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal ignited last week when the pair were seen sharing a dinner together. Adding fuel to the fire, Aniston, the celebrated actress from Friends, publicly acknowledged Pascal’s 50th birthday with a playful message on social media, further exciting fans and media outlets alike. The encounter and subsequent online interaction have positioned Aniston and Pascal as a trending topic, emphasizing celebrity news and relationship buzz.
Aniston’s Instagram Story Fuels Speculation
The acclaimed actress utilized her Instagram Story platform to post a New Yorker cartoon depicting a therapy session. The cartoon’s humor centered on a patient expressing that their faith in humanity hinges on Pedro Pascal’s genuine niceness. Aniston’s caption to her extensive 44.5 million followers affirmed, “Can confirm – as nice as he seems,” accompanied by a woman raising hand emoji.
She concluded her message with a personal touch, “Happy birthday PP!” and celebratory emojis including a party and red balloon.
Romantic Dinner at Sunset Tower Hotel
The rumored couple was previously observed departing the Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood following a reported three-hour dinner engagement. Aniston, known for her fashion sense, was casually elegant in blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and a black vest.
Pascal, recognized for his role in Narcos, adopted a cool demeanor with a black leather biker jacket paired with jeans and suede boots.
Sources indicate that Aniston and Pascal arrived and departed separately, after 8 PM and around 11:30 PM respectively. They were photographed in conversation near the valet area before going their separate ways.
Aniston complemented her attire with black high-heel boots and maintained her signature blonde hairstyle.
Pascal’s appearance included a mustache and eyeglasses for the evening.
Potential Collaboration on ‘The Morning Show’
The dinner has intensified pre-existing conjecture about Pascal potentially joining Aniston’s prominent TV series, The Morning Show. Earlier, during the Critics Choice Awards red carpet event, Aniston and her co-star, Reese Witherspoon, extended a public invitation to Pascal to become part of the show’s fourth season.
This invitation transpired during an interview segment with KTLA anchors Sam Rubin and Jessica Holmes.
“Do you want to be on it?” Aniston directly inquired.
Witherspoon corroborated, “Wait, we actually do have a really good part for him.”
Pascal responded with interest, “Pitch it to me now.”
Upon questioning if the role involved romantic elements, Aniston playfully suggested, “All of us.”
“I sleep with everyone on the show,” Pascal lightheartedly joked, adding, “I’m in. All right, I’ll be waiting to hear from my agents.”
Production for the fourth season of The Morning Show concluded in early December 2024.
Aniston’s Ex-Husband Justin Theroux Remarries
This public outing occurs shortly after news emerged of Aniston’s former husband, Justin Theroux, remarrying, eight years after their divorce. Reports suggest Aniston was surprised by the news of the marriage and communicated with Theroux following the announcement.
Theroux reportedly married actress Nicole Brydon Bloom in a private beach ceremony in Tulum, Mexico. The couple, who were first linked romantically in February 2023, were photographed appearing joyful as newlyweds among their close circle.
Past Relationships and Current Status
Theroux, recognized for his acting roles in Mulholland Drive and HBO’s The Leftovers, was previously married to Aniston from 2015 to 2017.
The former couple has maintained amicable relations, with Theroux stating in a September 2024 interview with The Times that his former wife remains “still very dear to me.”
Before Theroux, Aniston was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005.
While Theroux has remarried, Aniston has not been publicly linked to anyone romantically since their divorce.
In October, Aniston refuted rumors of an alleged affair with former President Barack Obama, dismissing the claims as “absolutely untrue.”