Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis attend their first public event together

Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis chose a glamorous celebration to honor Aniston’s first public appearance.

On Monday, November 17, the couple attended Elle’s Women in Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, where Aniston, 56, was named one of the Women in Hollywood honorees.

For her special day, Aniston wore a sparkling black Ralph Lauren halter neck dress. Curtis, 50, also wore a classic look, wearing a black suit and tie with a light blue shirt underneath.

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

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

Later that night, Aniston’s longtime friend and collaborator Adam Sandler paid tribute to her, giving a warm introduction and a special shout-out to Curtis.

“When we’re by your side,[wife]Jackie[Sandler]and I are so happy that you and Jim found each other and are in the love that they deserve,” Sandler, 59, said. “We love you, Jim. The whole world loves you, Jack.”

He also took the time to praise his friend and gave her lots of love and laughter.

“Honestly, Jen is the best in so many ways, one of the most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met,” Sandler said. “I’ve only seen her angry maybe two and a half times in the 40 years we’ve been together. Jennifer is beautiful and we all know that. She makes us smile and laugh. And she has an infectious warmth. She’s everyone’s best friend.”

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When it was Aniston’s turn to take the stage, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner used the opportunity to speak out about the impact of AI on the entertainment industry.

“That’s why I continue to show up every day. It’s the camaraderie and the shared belief that storytelling still matters, that baring your soul as an actor and creator still matters. That’s something that AI, no matter how smart we get, can never imitate,” she told the star-studded crowd.

Aniston and Curtis have emerged more publicly in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the couple made 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, “I cherish you ❤️.”

She then added in her own post, “If this is a dream, I don’t want to wake up ❤️.”

In an honorary interview with ELLE, Aniston spoke about Curtis’ work as a hypnotherapist, calling him “a very extraordinary person.”

“Hypnosis is one of the many things he does,” she said as part of the December 2025/January 2026 issue. “He’s such an extraordinary person and he’s helped so many people. He’s so special, so ordinary, so kind, and he wants to help people heal and overcome trauma and stagnation and find clarity.”

She added, “It’s a great thing to dedicate your life to.”