Jennifer Aniston Steps Out with Boyfriend Jim Curtis at First Public Event as Pal Adam Sandler Praises Their ‘Love Affair’

Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis opted for a glamorous celebration honoring Aniston to make their first public appearance together.

On Monday, Nov. 17, the couple attended Elle's Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., where Aniston, 56, was given one of the Women in Hollywood honors. 

For the special occasion, Aniston wore a sparkling black Ralph Lauren halter gown. Curtis, 50, also went classic in a black suit and tie with a light blue shirt underneath. 

While the Morning Show star walked the red carpet alone, she was joined by Curtis inside the event. The couple posed for photos side-by-side along with Morning Show producers Kristin Hahn and Amanda Anka and Aniston’s costar and longtime friend, Andrea Bendewald. 

Aniston and Curtis were also spotted sitting together during the event. 

Later in the evening, Aniston’s longtime friend and collaborator Adam Sandler gave her a warm introduction as he presented her with her honor — and gave Curtis a special shout out. 

“When we are around you, me and [wife] Jackie [Sandler] are so happy you and Jim found each other and are having the love affair you two deserve,” Sandler, 59, said. “We love you, Jim. The whole world loves you, Jack.” 

He also took the time to praise his friend, giving her lots of love and a few laughs.

“I can honestly say Jen is the best in so many ways and one of the most rocksteady humans I’ve ever met,” Sandler said. “I’ve only seen her angry maybe, like, two and a half times in the 40 years I’ve hung out with her. Jennifer is beautiful, everyone knows that. She makes us smile and laugh. And she has a warmth to her that is intoxicating. She is everyone’s best friend.”

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When it was Aniston’s turn to take the stage, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner took the opportunity to call out the impacts of AI on the entertainment industry. 

“That’s what keeps me showing up everyday, it’s the friendships and the shared belief that storytelling still matters 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,” she told the star-studded crowd. 

Aniston and Curtis have become more public in recent weeks. Earlier this month the couple went Instagram official with Aniston sharing a birthday tribute to her man. 

“Happy birthday my love,” she captioned a black-and-white photo of herself hugging Curtis from behind, adding, “Cherished ❤️”

He followed up with his own post, adding, “If this is a dream I don’t want to wake up. ❤️”

During an interview for her ELLE honor, Aniston spoke about Curtis’ work as a hypnotherapist, calling him, "quite extraordinary."

“Hypnotism is one of the many things that he does,” she said as part of the December 2025/January 2026 Issue. “He’s quite extraordinary, and helps many, many people. He’s very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity."

She added, "It’s a beautiful thing to commit your life to.”