Jennifer Aniston Takes Her Romance To The Big Apple Amid Inner Circle's Concerns

Jennifer Aniston continues to flaunt her blossoming romance with her new beau, Jim Curtis!

The "Friends" star and the hypnotherapist are making waves for enjoying a double dinner date with the actress' pals Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka. The public sighting follows the lovebirds' yacht vacation in July.

Although Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis became widely known as an item during their July getaway, eagle-eyed fans noticed they had been interacting on social media months earlier. Their budding romance comes amid reports of concerns in the TV personality's inner circle.

According to new reports, Aniston and Curtis were sighted in New York City in the West Village, where they enjoyed dinner with Bateman and his wife. The paparazzi captured moments from the August 4 outing, revealing that the actress donned a white gown for the date.

Curtis matched her casual vibe with a blue shirt over a black top and white pants. He also surprised onlookers by limping and walking with a cane. The couple joined the Batemans for a three-hour dinner and were photographed returning to their hotel together.

The NYC outing came three weeks after Curtis and Aniston flaunted their romance during their yacht vacation in Mallorca. PEOPLE reported that they were seen holding hands, with one picture from the getaway capturing the hypnotherapist rubbing the TV personality's shoulders.

After pictures from the yacht vacation went viral, multiple sources confirmed Aniston and Curtis were a couple. "They've been seeing each other for a few months now. They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends," an insider claimed, adding:

"Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. She's really into self-help and wellness. They are dating, but it's still casual."

The source claimed Curtis differed from anyone Aniston had dated, noting she was "in a very good place right now — grounded, fulfilled, and very happy." Fans noticed the sparks between the pair through their social media interactions, including Curtis commenting on a workout post Aniston dropped in April.

The couple's latest sighting follows reports that Aniston's inner circle was concerned about her romance with Curtis. The Blast covered the story, reporting that sources claimed pals like actress Courteney Cox were wary of the hypnotherapist.

"Courteney has seen Jen get hurt over and over, and she doesn't want to see the past repeating itself. She's urging her friend to be careful," an insider alleged. Another echoed similar sentiments, claiming other pals feared Curtis was a red flag.

The source noted the media personality once confessed he could not maintain long-term relationships because he "gets bored easily." Additionally, there was tension in his family, and many of Aniston's friends suspected he was using her fame to secure a place in the spotlight.

Love wasn't the only thing on Aniston's mind as she made a fantastic career move by growing her relationship with Apple TV+. She scored the role of actress Jennette McCurdy's mother in the series adaption of her hit memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died."

Apple, per Variety, has ten episodes planned for the show, which would be a "heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of Jennette McCurdy's struggles as a former child actor while dealing with her overbearing, domineering mother."

McCurdy and Ari Katcher were credited as the writers, executive producers, and showrunners of the program. Aniston would also executive produce, marking a deeper working relationship between her and Apple. She currently stars and executive produces the popular drama series "The Morning Show."

A month before Aniston and Curtis's July vacation, The Blast shared that the Hollywood veteran had opened up about the career plans on her bucket list. "I definitely want to do a Broadway play. That's on my bucket list, but it's finding the time and finding the right piece, the right material," she said.

Although she was yet to find the right Broadway play for her, Aniston doubled down on her plans to hit the big stage before it was too late. Her desire to wow fans in the theatre might stem from her incredible background, as she was raised by veteran entertainers.

The TV personality, born to actors Nancy Dow and John Aniston, began her journey to stardom at New York City's LaGuardia High School.

After honing her skills in Off-Broadway productions, she made her acting debut in the cult horror-comedy "Leprechaun" and became a household name for her portrayal of Rachel Green in the hit sitcom "Friends."

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