Adam Sandler Gives His Verdict As Jennifer Aniston And Jim Curtis Go Public

By Chukwudi Onyewuchi on November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST

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Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis have officially stepped into the spotlight, and the moment could not have been more glamorous.

The couple made their public debut at Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration, where Aniston was honored for her impact and long-running career.

While the evening was meant to celebrate her achievements, it also marked a turning point in her relationship, especially when Adam Sandler publicly showed his support and warmly welcomed Curtis into Aniston’s inner circle.

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Jennifer Aniston Steps Out In Style As She Debuts Her Relationship With Jim Curtis

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Aniston made quite the entrance at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event, choosing the perfect moment to introduce her relationship with Curtis to the world.

The actress arrived in a sparkling black Ralph Lauren halter gown that captured the attention of the room.

On the other hand, Curtis kept things classic with a black suit, a tie, and a light blue shirt.

Although Aniston walked the red carpet alone, the pair came together inside the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, where the event was held.

They posed for photos with “The Morning Show” producers Kristin Hahn and Amanda Anka, along with Aniston’s longtime friend and costar Andrea Bendewald.

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Witnesses noted that the 56-year-old and her man sat together during the event, keeping close and appearing comfortable despite the public attention surrounding their first official appearance.

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Adam Sandler Gives Aniston And Curtis His Full Blessing

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A standout moment of the night came when Sandler took the stage to present Jennifer Aniston with her Women in Hollywood honor, and he did not shy away from acknowledging Jim Curtis.

The comedian, one of Aniston’s closest friends and longtime collaborators, used the moment to share heartfelt words that immediately drew attention.

As reported by PEOPLE, he told the crowd, “When we are around you, me and Jackie are so happy you and Jim found each other and are having the love affair you two deserve.”

Sandler added, “We love you, Jim. The whole world loves you, Jack.”

The actor also praised Aniston directly, making the room laugh and cheer as he reflected on decades of friendship.

Sandler said, “I can honestly say Jen is the best in so many ways and one of the most rocksteady humans I’ve ever met.”

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He joked that he had only seen her angry “maybe, like, two and a half times in the 40 years” they have known each other.

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Jennifer Aniston Uses Her Moment On Stage To Address AI’s Impact On Hollywood

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When Aniston took the stage to accept her honor, she shifted the tone of the evening by speaking about something deeply important to her.

The “Friends” star addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry.

She told the star-studded crowd that what motivates her to keep showing up every day are the friendships and the shared belief in the importance of storytelling.

“That baring our souls as actors and creators still matters, something that AI will never be able to duplicate no matter how smart it gets,” Aniston added, emphasizing the irreplaceable human element in creative work.

Aniston And Curtis Become More Public As Their Romance Grows

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis’ public debut didn’t come out of nowhere.

The duo has been slowly becoming more open in recent weeks, especially after going Instagram official earlier this month.

As The Blast reported, Aniston shared a rare personal post, featuring a black-and-white photo of herself hugging Curtis from behind, captioned, “Happy birthday, my love,” along with “Cherished.”

Curtis replied with his own tribute days later, writing, “If this is a dream I don’t want to wake up.”

Their posts immediately fueled excitement online, with fans eager to see Aniston happy and confident in her relationship.

A few days later, she had an interview with ELLE, during which she spoke highly of her partner.

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Aniston praised Curtis’ work as a hypnotherapist, calling him “quite extraordinary” and explaining that “he’s very special, very normal, and very kind.”

She added that helping people heal is “a beautiful thing to commit your life to.”

Jennifer Aniston Reportedly Feels Safe With Jim Curtis

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Meanwhile, Aniston is reportedly feeling a strong sense of security and happiness with her boyfriend.

An insider shared that the “Horrible Bosses” star is “very excited” about her relationship with the 50-year-old hypnotherapist.

The source noted that she admires him and appreciates the way his work helps people, including herself.

They described Curtis as “kind and grounded,” adding that Aniston enjoys the calm and peace he brings to her life.

“She acts like she feels very safe with him. She’s really in a great place,” the insider explained.

Additionally, Aniston and Curtis are said to share similar interests, including little rituals and grounding moments together and a shared attraction to symbolism.

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