John Mayer And Jennifer Aniston Had Dessert Before The Oscars, Because They’re Grown Ups

Note to self: be more Jen.

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer

by Emily Watkins |
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This weekend was abuzz with Oscars antics, as the great and the good geared up to attend the year’s most anticipated awards ceremony. Among them, some of our favourite A Listers – Jennifer Aniston, and John Mayer. It’s probably been a while since you read their names in the same sentence (unless it was one which began ‘herewith a list of very famous people’) as they split more than a decade ago – in 2009, after a short relationship.

Imagine our excitement, then, when the duo were spotted together last week. Eating dessert, no less. Romantic? No. Make like John and Jen and GROW UP, guys! There’s nothing wrong with hanging out with an ex, and there’s plenty right with nurturing friendships with people who were once central to your life. In fact, and provided we’re talking run of the mill heartbreak rather than anything darker, I’d call it a sign of a healthy, well-adjusted adult.

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer
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Jen’s pretty exemplary, when it comes to exes/good terms. We all went equally bananas when her and ex-husband Brad Pitt were photographed being nice to each other on the red carpet – and however keen we are on the fairy tale of long-lost lovers reconciling, there’s plenty wrong with jumping to conclusions. 1) Jen’s heartbroken, and pining (boring, as well as misogynist). 2) Men and women can’t have platonic relationships (ditto). 3) Any contact with an ex must be an attempt at rekindling, because normally we pretend they never existed.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
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Let’s all try a bit harder to Do A Jen in future, shall we? With reports that the dessert came with a side of birthday planning (Jen’s 51st is coming up tomorrow, February 11th), it sounds like the pair will be seeing each other again soon. Kudos to you, Jen.

READ MORE: Inside Jennifer Aniston's Emotional Journey To 'Inner Zen'

All The Best Looks From The Oscar's Red Carpet

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All The Best Looks From The Oscars 2020 Red Carpet

Janelle Monae wore a silver sequined Ralph Lauren gown, complete with matching hood1 of 47

Janelle Monae wore a silver sequined Ralph Lauren gown, complete with matching hood

Grey Sequin Embellished Maxi Dress2 of 47
CREDIT: Quiz

Grey Sequin Embellished Maxi Dress

Mindy Kaling wore a one shoulder, canary yellow gown3 of 47

Mindy Kaling wore a one shoulder, canary yellow gown by Dolce & Gabbana

One Sleeve Midaxi Dress4 of 47
CREDIT: ASOS

One Sleeve Midaxi Dress

Laura Dern in Armani Privu00e95 of 47

Laura Dern in Armani Privé

Champagne Strappy Thigh Split Maxi Dress6 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Champagne Strappy Thigh Split Maxi Dress

Zazie Beetz in Thom Browne7 of 47

Zazie Beetz in Thom Browne

Black Velvet Draped Wrap Detail Bandeau Maxi Dress8 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Black Velvet Draped Wrap Detail Bandeau Maxi Dress

Lily Aldridge in an archive Ralph Lauren dress, Jimmy Choo heels and Bulgari jewels9 of 47

Lily Aldridge in an archive Ralph Lauren dress, Jimmy Choo heels and Bulgari jewels

Tie Back Cross Front Split Maxi Beach Dress in White10 of 47
CREDIT: ASOS

Tie Back Cross Front Split Maxi Beach Dress in White

Margot Robbie wore Chanel11 of 47

Margot Robbie wore Chanel

Wrap Off The Shoulder Maxi Bridesmaid Dress12 of 47
CREDIT: Boohoo

Wrap Off The Shoulder Maxi Bridesmaid Dress

Rebel Wilson in custom Jason Wu13 of 47

Rebel Wilson in custom Jason Wu

Rose Gold One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress With Split14 of 47
CREDIT: Silk Fred

Rose Gold One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress With Split

Regina King wore Versace with $500,000 worth of Harry Winston jewellery15 of 47

Regina King wore Versace with $500,000 worth of Harry Winston jewellery

Bridesmaid Maxi Bandeau Dress With Soft Layered Skirt16 of 47
CREDIT: ASOS

Bridesmaid Maxi Bandeau Dress With Soft Layered Skirt

Cinderella remake cast Prince17 of 47
CREDIT: u00a9 Getty Images

Evil Stepmother: Idina Menzel

Musical theatre legend Idina Menzel is lending her acting chops to the film, taking on the iconic role of the Evil Stepmother. Confirmed in October 2019, Idina will channel her inner Lady Tremaine as she was known in Disney's original animated classic from 1950 - but who knows if there will be any similarities? Idina is best known for originating the role of Elphaba the Witch in Wicked the Musical on Broadway, but is now also well-known for her voice role as Elsa in Disney's Frozen and its sequel, as well as her role in Glee. Idina also played the role of Nancy Tremaine in Enchanted, who was named after Cinderella's stepmother.

Bandeau Wrap Detail Split Maxi Bridesmaid Dress18 of 47
CREDIT: Boohoo

Bandeau Wrap Detail Split Maxi Bridesmaid Dress

America Ferrera in a red Alberta Ferretti dress and a Jennifer Behr headpiece19 of 47

America Ferrera in a red Alberta Ferretti dress and a Jennifer Behr headpiece

Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress20 of 47
CREDIT: Boohoo

Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress

Kristin Cavallari in a strapless ice blue gown by Valdrin Sahiti21 of 47

Kristin Cavallari in a strapless ice blue gown by Valdrin Sahiti

Chiffon Bandeau Sweetheart Maxi Bridesmaid Dress22 of 47
CREDIT: Boohoo

Chiffon Bandeau Sweetheart Maxi Bridesmaid Dress

Chrissy Metz in Christian Siriano23 of 47

Chrissy Metz in Christian Siriano

Red Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress24 of 47
CREDIT: AX Paris

Red Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress

Billie Eilish in head-to-toe Chanel25 of 47

Billie Eilish in head-to-toe Chanel

Avani Cream Suit Jacket26 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Avani Cream Suit Jacket

Avani Cream Suit Trousers27 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Avani Cream Suit Trousers

Sandra Oh wore an amazing Elie Saab gown with dramatic sleeves28 of 47

Sandra Oh wore an amazing Elie Saab gown with dramatic sleeves

Marina Grey Embellished Evening Dress29 of 47
CREDIT: TK Maxx

Marina Grey Embellished Evening Dress

Geena Davis30 of 47

Geena Davis

Morgan & Co Black Plunge Mesh Maxi Dress31 of 47
CREDIT: TK Maxx

Morgan & Co Black Plunge Mesh Maxi Dress

Salma Hayek Pinault wore a white Gucci gown32 of 47

Salma Hayek Pinault wore a white Gucci gown

One Shoulder Split Midi Dress33 of 47
CREDIT: Boohoo

One Shoulder Split Midi Dress

Cynthia Erivo in Atelier Versace34 of 47

Cynthia Erivo in Atelier Versace

Cream Satin Woven Cup Detail Strappy Corset35 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Cream Satin Woven Cup Detail Strappy Corset

Cream Satin Woven Ruched Side Midi Skirt36 of 47
CREDIT: Pretty Little Thing

Cream Satin Woven Ruched Side Midi Skirt

Renu00e9e Zellweger in Armani Privu00e937 of 47

Renée Zellweger in Armani Privé

Silver One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress With Split38 of 47
CREDIT: Silk Fred

Silver One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress With Split

Natalie Portman wore a Dior look with a cape embroidered with the names of all the women who were snubbed by the Academy this year39 of 47

Natalie Portman wore a Dior look with a cape embroidered with the names of all the women who were snubbed by the Academy this year

Black Embellished Plunge Sheer Maxi Dress40 of 47
CREDIT: Topshop

Black Embellished Plunge Sheer Maxi Dress

Brie Larson in Celine41 of 47

Brie Larson in Celine

Rose Pink Drape Plunge Slinky Maxi Dress42 of 47
CREDIT: I Saw It First

Rose Pink Drape Plunge Slinky Maxi Dress

Colin Jost with Scarlett Johansson, who wore custom Oscar de la Renta43 of 47

Colin Jost with Scarlett Johansson, who wore custom Oscar de la Renta

Kenza Rose Gold Strapless Sequin Fishtail Maxi Dress44 of 47
CREDIT: Silk Fred

Kenza Rose Gold Strapless Sequin Fishtail Maxi Dress

Gal Gadot in Givenchy Haute Couture45 of 47

Gal Gadot in Givenchy Haute Couture

Black Burnout Sheer Mesh High Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit46 of 47
CREDIT: I Saw It First

Black Burnout Sheer Mesh High Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit

Pink Tulle Tiered Midi Skirt47 of 47
CREDIT: Missguided

Pink Tulle Tiered Midi Skirt

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