The speculation began after the two were spotted together over the weekend, having a three-hour dinner outing.
The two were seen dining at the Tower Bar in West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel on Saturday.
They arrived separately after 8 p.m. and left around 11:30 p.m., parting ways after a brief chat near the valet.
Now, Pascal has spoken out.
At the premiere event for the second season of his HBO series The Last of Us, Pedro Pascal commented on the public’s fascination with his outing, attributing it mainly to Jennifer Aniston’s status as one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Pascal shared, “I had a fun martini dinner on Saturday,” before jokingly adding, “That’s her starlight. I’m just basking in it!”
Rumors have also swirled about Pascal making an appearance on Aniston’s hit Apple TV+ show, The Morning Show. At the Critics Choice Awards, Aniston and co-star Reese Witherspoon playfully extended an invitation for him to join the upcoming fourth season.
Known for keeping his personal life private, Pascal has previously been linked to actresses Maria Dizzia, Lena Headey, and Robin Tunney.
Meanwhile, Aniston’s past relationships, including high-profile marriages to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, have frequently kept her personal life in the headlines.
Theroux, who recently married actress Nicole Brydon Bloom, reportedly received congratulations from Aniston upon his wedding announcement.
A source revealed that while the news surprised the Friends star, she was genuinely happy for her ex-husband and maintains a close friendship with him.
Aniston’s ability to maintain amicable relationships with her former partners is well-documented.
Her friendship with Pitt remains a subject of public fascination, with the actress often expressing support for her exes’ successes.
As dating rumors circulate regarding Pascal and Aniston, insiders have maintained that the duo are simply friends.
Pascal quickly put to rest any rumors of a romantic connection, telling E! News that their dinner was simply a gathering of “mutual friends” and not an intimate affair.
Page Six also corroborated the lack of romantic involvement, with sources confirming that their relationship is “strictly platonic” and rooted in mutual artistic admiration.
Regarding Aniston’s bond with Pascal, it seems to be one of genuine respect and friendship.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Pascal spoke fondly of Aniston’s warm demeanor, saying, “She’s that person. She’s that person to everyone… If you’re at a party and make eye contact with Jen, she just knows exactly what’s going on with you and how to make you feel.”
When asked about the possibility of appearing on The Morning Show, Pascal eagerly responded, “I’d do anything for Jennifer.”
