Who’s This Guy Whom Jennifer Aniston Dined With, Hugged And Kissed In LA?

Jennifer Aniston went out for dinner with her friends last week, and while this is not much of a story, what caught the attention of many was the fact that the actress kissed and hugged a man. It was said that the guy was seen with the actress at a restaurant in West Hollywood, where they dined together with her other pals.

According to The Daily Mail, outside the dining place, Aniston was photographed giving the unidentified man a hug and a kiss as they appeared to be saying their goodbyes after the meal. The scene sparked rumors that the “Friends” actress is back in the dating scene more than a year after her split from Justin Theroux.

Aniston wore a simple ensemble of black sleeveless top paired with a red skirt for her date. The man who was with her was also seen smiling sweetly as he wraps his hand around her waist, and they kissed. They are very close, and her friends seem to know the mystery guy very well too.

Prior to this date, the 50-year-old actress talked about loving again after two failed marriages. She was on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s June issue and was interviewed by Tig Notaro. During the talk, Aniston denied that she’s dating anyone and explained that she has other priorities.

“I have zero time, to be honest,” she told Notaro. “My focus has been on the show, so dating has not been one of my first priorities. I feel like whatever romance looks like, it will present itself, and it’s not about seeking it out, you know?”

This statement debunked the rumors that she has rekindled her romance with ex-husband Brad Pitt. There have been reports that she and her ex even tied the knot for the second time already, but this was confirmed wrong with this interview.

Although Aniston clearly stated that she’s not into dating because she has set her eyes on other things, it doesn’t mean that she has decided not to date anymore. The actress said she still wants to fall in love again, and she will welcome it when it happens.

“When it comes knocking, it’s going to be welcomed,” she shared. “I’m not like, ‘No, I’m done with that. That’s never going to happen again,’ but I would say I don’t find any of my past has given me a reason to harden up and create a shell or a wall of ‘No more, that’s it, I’m closed.’”

It’s clear that Aniston is not dating Pitt, and the guy in the news could be the actress’ newfound love. However, Aniston has yet to comment on these new dating speculations.