‘BASKING IN IT’

Pedro Pascal Addresses Jennifer Aniston Dating Rumors

The “Last of Us” star said he’d “do anything” for Aniston.

Pedro Pascal addressed the unlikely dating rumors that emerged when he and Jennifer Aniston were spotted having a cozy dinner date in West Hollywood over the weekend. While speaking with reporters at the second season premiere of The Last Of Us, Pascal was asked about the evening outing. “Jennifer and I are very good friends,” he told Entertainment Tonight, shutting down rumors of a burgeoning romance. “I got to have dinner on Saturday. It was a fun martini dinner,” he said. He shared more about their friendship in his comments on the carpet to Access Hollywood, where he said Aniston is the best friend to have in a “crisis.” “She’s that person to everyone,” he said, “If you’re in a party setting and you make eye contact with Jen, she just knows exactly what’s going on with you and knows exactly how to make you feel.” As for the speculation that emerged from their meetup over the weekend, Pascal said, “That’s her starlight. I’m just basking in it.” That said, their friendship is important to him, he added: “I would do anything for Jennifer.” Aniston was also recently caught up rumors that she was dating former President Barack Obama, which appear to have originated with a satirical article from 2014.