Somber Jennifer Aniston surfaces amid shock twist in ‘stalker’ drama

By William Davis 02/05/2026

Jennifer Aniston looked somber as she stepped out in Beverly Hills, California, after last week's shocking update in her traumatic stalking experience.

Earlier this month, a man named Jimmy Wayne Carwyle trespassed on to the actress's Bel-Air property by ramming through the front gates – with the star being home at the time of the incident.

He was arrested by LAPD officers after being apprehended by Aniston's own security team – but a ruling on Thursday declared that Carwyle is mentally unfit to stand trial.

Cool and casual: Jennifer Aniston has been spotted after a surprise ruling on her stalker

Cool and casual: Jennifer Aniston has been spotted after a surprise ruling on her stalker

Jen, 56, surfaced a day after the ruling wearing a casual black tank top and olive-green pants.

She completed her look with simple black flip-flops and and matching shades as she left a building.

The Hollywood actress has been embroiled in ongoing drama after her alleged stalker was arrested for trespassing on to her property on May 5. 

The man was reportedly held at gunpoint by the star's security team until the LAPD arrived to the scene, per TMZ. 

Officials then booked Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, for felony damage. 

Summer style: The actress looked effortless in a casual top and pants as she ran errands

Summer style: The actress looked effortless in a casual top and pants as she ran errands

Intruder: Jimmy Wayne Carwyle was cuffed after trespassing on Jen's Bel-Air home

Intruder: Jimmy Wayne Carwyle was cuffed after trespassing on Jen's Bel-Air home 

A public information office for the LAPD stated that a driver 'approximately 70 years of age, rammed his vehicle through the gate to the residence and gained access to the property. 

'There was a security guard on premises who was able to detain that suspect until officers arrived, at which time they took him into custody without incident. The resident was home at the time.' 

The man appeared in court on Thursday while also debuting an entirely new look. 

Standing before Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, bespectacled Jimmy Wayne Carwyle shuffled into the courtroom wearing yellow jail garb during a hearing at a Los Angeles Superior Court in Hollywood. 

Break-in: Carwyle rammed the gates of the star's property before being held by her security

Break-in: Carwyle rammed the gates of the star's property before being held by her security 

Though still disheveled, gone was his wild, unkempt gray hair and messy beard that had made his previous court appearances so striking and unsettling. 

Carwyle, in wrist shackles with a sheriff's deputy next to him, wore an awkward smirk as he stared out from behind a glass walled enclosure.

Cameras were not allowed in court.

It was announced by his public defender that a second opinion mental-health analysis of his client had also revealed Carwyle mentally unfit to stand trial.

Disappointment: Carwyle has been found mentally unfit to stand trial despite stalking the star

Disappointment: Carwyle has been found mentally unfit to stand trial despite stalking the star

During a hearing the week before, the court was told that a first report on Carwyle by Dr Phani Tumu had deemed him not able to take part in criminal proceedings.

Carwyle requested a second opinion and another analysis was performed by forensic psychiatrist Dr Kory Knapke which had also concluded he is mentally unfit to be prosecuted.

'He is not competent to stand trial so although I know it’s not the outcome my client would have preferred at this time I would submit on those two reports,' public defender Robert Krauss informed the court.

Deputy District Attorney William Donovan said: 'The people will also submit.'

And with that, Judge Cavalluzzi said: 'The court finds that the defendant is not presently competent to stand trial. Criminal proceedings are suspended.'

An 'interest of justice' hearing was scheduled for June 26 when Jen or her attorney Blair Berk will be able to provide impact statements. 

Terrifying: Carwyle 'repeatedly' harassed the actress from March 1, 2023 to May 5, 2025

Terrifying: Carwyle 'repeatedly' harassed the actress from March 1, 2023 to May 5, 2025 

God complex: Estranged wife Julia says Carwyle thinks he's Jesus and Jen is his 'queen'

God complex: Estranged wife Julia says Carwyle thinks he's Jesus and Jen is his 'queen'

Prosecutors say Carwyle 'repeatedly' harassed the actress between March 1, 2023 to May 5, 2025, sending her 'unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages.'

In addition to stalking and vandalism charges, Carwyle was facing a charge for aggravating the threat of great bodily harm.

His estranged wife Julia Carwyle, 48, told Daily Mail exclusively: 'He believes he was Jesus Christ and that she was supposed to be his queen.

'His mentality is nothing like it used to be. Something has triggered him. I don't know if he's having a midlife crisis or what.'

She said he must have 'flipped' and that something had 'manifested that we’re all not aware of. 

'It's something that's between him and his maker. Mental illness is real. It does not discriminate. He's going through a lot right now.' 

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