Jennifer Aniston made a stunning style statement this week, stepping out in a breathtaking black Ralph Lauren halter gown for the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards. The event, held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday evening, saw the actress accompanied by her new boyfriend, wellness expert Jim Curtis, marking their first major red carpet appearance as a couple.
A Fashionable Flashback
For keen fashion observers, Jennifer Aniston's elegant choice may have prompted a sense of déjà vu. The black Ralph Lauren gown bore a striking resemblance to an ivory, shimmering Versace dress she famously wore while attending the Cannes Film Festival with her then-husband, Brad Pitt, back in 2004. While the designer and colour were different, the iconic halter-neck silhouette created a powerful echo of her style from two decades prior.
Aniston, now 56, was married to Pitt from 2000 to 2005, after which he went on to marry Angelina Jolie. Her current romance with Jim Curtis, a hypnotist and wellness specialist, began earlier this year. The couple had previously sparked dating rumours after being photographed together on a holiday in Mallorca, Spain, over the Fourth of July weekend.
Celebrating Love and Friendship
The high-profile event was filled with supportive friends and colleagues, including actors Adam Sandler and Melissa McCarthy. Adam Sandler, a long-time friend and co-star from the Murder Mystery films, presented Aniston with one of the evening's accolades and publicly shared his joy for the new couple.
According to People magazine, Sandler, 59, said from the stage, "When we are around you, me and [my wife] Jackie are so happy you and Jim found each other and are having the love affair you two deserve. We love you, Jim. The whole world loves you, Jack." He went on to praise Aniston's character, calling her "the most rocksteady human I've ever met" and highlighting her warmth and good humour.
A New Chapter with a "Very Special" Partner
While Aniston walked the red carpet solo, she posed for photographs inside the venue with Curtis. The couple had made their relationship Instagram official earlier this month by sharing the same photo from a party. Curtis later reciprocated by posting more pictures of the pair, captioning one with, "If this is a dream I don't want to wake up."
In a recent interview with ELLE magazine, Aniston herself opened up about her new partner, describing the 50-year-old as "very special" and "very normal." She elaborated on his work, stating, "Hypnotism is one of the many things that he does. He's quite extraordinary, and helps many, many people... He's very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal."
During her acceptance speech, the Morning Show star also took a moment to address serious industry matters, calling out the dangers of AI on entertainment and affirming the irreplaceable value of human storytelling and connection.
