Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis joined Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and other friends to surprise Sean Hayes at his Off-Broadway play ‘The Unknown’ on February 13, 2026. The group attended a performance at Studio Seaview in New York City, showing support for Sean Hayes’ one-man show that runs through April 12, 2026. Sean Hayes plays 10 characters in the 75-minute psychological thriller.
Surprise group visit
Sean Hayes shared the joyful moment on Instagram with a group photo that included Jennifer Aniston, Jim Curtis, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Good Morning America reported Sean Hayes’ full caption: “This fun bunch caught me off-guard with their surprise visit to the play tonight. Jen, Jim & crew…you all warmed my heart. Thank you for coming. #TheUnknownPlay @jimcurtis1.”In a second Instagram post featuring Sean Hayes with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, Sean Hayes wrote, “My dear friends. Thank you so much for coming to the play tonight. @jimcurtis1.” Jim Curtis, aged 50, captured both photos as the group’s official photographer. Amanda Anka, the spouse of Jason Bateman, also attended the event.
Jennifer Aniston on Jim Curtis
Jennifer Aniston opened up about Jim Curtis in an Elle magazine interview for the 2025 Women in Hollywood issue, published November 11, 2025. Jennifer Aniston said, “Hypnotism is one of the many things that he does. He’s quite extraordinary and helps many, many people.” She added, “He’s very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity. It’s a beautiful thing to commit your life to.”Jim Curtis works as a hypnotherapist, author, and mental health advocate. Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis went Instagram official on November 2, 2025, with her birthday post calling him “my love.” They vacationed in Spain over July 4, 2025, alongside Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka.
Friendship journey
The visit highlighted ties from the SmartLess podcast hosted by Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett. The podcast earned a nomination for Best Podcast at the January 2026 Golden Globes. Will Arnett predicted Amy Poehler’s win, stating, “Amy’s gonna win for sure.” Jason Bateman agreed, saying, “I’m betting on Amy.”Jennifer Aniston co-stars with Jason Bateman on The Morning Show. Sean Hayes, aged 55, expressed deep gratitude for the support from Jennifer Aniston, Jim Curtis, and the full crew. Their appearance underscored the strong bonds in this Hollywood circle built over years of collaboration and friendship.
