Jennifer Aniston and her longtime friend Jason Bateman touched down in Los Angeles together this past weekend after enjoying a vacation in Cabo San Lucas. They were seen with their group of friends on a Mexican beach on New Year’s Day, with Jennifer looking stunning in a bikini. Now back in LA, Jennifer was seen wearing a cozy knit wrap over her outfit, paired with fitted jeans that showed off her toned legs. She accessorized with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, keeping a touch of vacation vibe even as she returned home.
Jennifer Aniston and her long-time pal Jason Bateman were seen arriving in Los Angeles over the weekend after having been friends for three decades.
Jason, aged 55, was part of the crew of friends who accompanied Jennifer, also 55, on her yearly trip to Cabo San Lucas, where they welcomed the new year together. During the trip, Jennifer completed her outfit with flip flops and a wicker-trimmed bag, opting for a more natural look when it came to makeup.
On the other hand, Jason went for a relaxed look in a white t-shirt and dark jeans, carrying a backpack on one shoulder and accessorizing with a watch. Jason has been married to his wife Amanda Anka since 2001, and they share two daughters – Francesca, 18, and Maple, 12.
In contrast, Jennifer has been through two divorces, first with Brad Pitt from 2000 until he famously left her for Angelina Jolie in 2005, and then with Justin Theroux from 2015 until their separation in 2017. Despite this, Jason and Amanda were among the exclusive 70 guests invited to Jennifer and Justin’s private wedding at their Bel Air residence.
The Arrested Development actor and his wife were also part of the even smaller group who accompanied Jennifer and Justin on their honeymoon to Bora Bora. Jennifer and Jason have a strong professional relationship, having starred in five movies together starting with The Break-Up in 2006, which also featured Vince Vaughn. They have since appeared in The Switch (2010), Horrible Bosses (2011), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and Office Christmas Party (2016).
On New Year’s Day, Jennifer and her travel buddies were seen relaxing on a Mexican beach, with Jennifer confidently flaunting her toned body in a stylish string bikini.
She was all geared up for the cooler weather as she leisurely walked across the runway upon her arrival back up north this past weekend.
Jennifer added a touch of vacation flair by wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and stylish sunglasses to shield herself from the sun.
Jason had a laid-back look, wearing a simple white t-shirt and dark jeans. He threw a backpack casually over one shoulder and added a stylish watch to complete his outfit.
Jason and his wife, Amanda Anka, have been happily married since 2001 and share two lovely daughters – Francesca, who is now 18 years old, and Maple, who is 12.
In the past, Jennifer has gone through two divorces. Her first marriage was to Brad Pitt in 2000, but they parted ways in 2005 when he started a relationship with Angelina Jolie. Her second marriage was to Justin Theroux in 2015, but they separated in 2017.
Jason and Amanda felt honored to be part of the exclusive group of just 70 guests who were invited to Jennifer and Justin’s surprise wedding at their beautiful Bel Air residence.
The Arrested Development actor and his spouse were also part of the even tinier circle of close friends who accompanied Justin and Jennifer on their romantic honeymoon getaway to Bora Bora.
After that, they appeared together in The Switch in 2010, followed by Horrible Bosses in 2011 and Horrible Bosses 2 in 2014.
Their most recent project together was the 2016 comedy film Office Christmas Party. Jason mentioned to the Guardian in 2011 that he and Jennifer have always had a great connection, with him being lucky to fit well in the roles of her movies. The first time Jennifer and Justin crossed paths was over three decades ago during a Christmas ski trip in Aspen when they were both 23 years old. In a shared interview promoting their film, the two stars fondly reminisced about the adventurous trip. Jennifer recalled a funny incident involving Jason driving a Range Rover backwards with the door wide open up the street at a friend’s house. Jason humorously attributed the hijinks to the mountain altitude, jokingly mentioning that a lot of fun things happen in the mountains. Jennifer praised Jason’s authenticity, stating that she always felt safe and comfortable in his presence due to his charming demeanor. In a 2017 TV interview, Chelsea Handler asked Jennifer about the possibility of romantic feelings developing between her and Jason throughout their enduring friendship.
In 2011, Jason shared with the Guardian that he and the director have always had a strong connection. He believes that he was just lucky enough to be perfectly suited for the roles she offered him in her movies.
Jennifer and Justin first crossed paths more than three decades ago during a festive ski trip to Aspen when they were both 23 years old.
According to E! News, she mentioned to him how they were at that man’s place, and he had driven the Range Rover in reverse with the door wide open while going up the street.
In a previous interview with Details, Jennifer enthusiastically talked about her friendship with Jason, emphasizing the genuine and honest nature of their relationship.
She described the Aspen vacation by commenting that when you saw his dimples and sweet face, you couldn’t help but think, “It’s fine that he just drove up the street in reverse in a Range Rover with the door wide open.”
In a 2017 chat on a late-night talk show, Chelsea Handler inquired whether Jennifer had ever developed feelings for Jason despite their years of being close pals.
“We have a long history together, I’ve known him since we were both 23 years old, so he’s definitely like a brother to me,” shared by the actor from Murder Mystery.
“Well, obviously there’s some kind of chemistry happening between us,” Jennifer said, referring to the dynamic they have on screen.
“I’ve known him since we were both 23, so he’s like a brother to me,” explained the star of Murder Mystery.
“But I have to admit, all my girlfriends think he’s so attractive, and I totally see why!” Jennifer added, with Chelsea nodding in agreement.
“He’s sexy, a great father, and that just makes him even more attractive,” Jennifer stated, prompting cheers from the audience in the studio.
