Jennifer Aniston made sure Pedro Pascal’s milestone birthday didn’t go unnoticed — and added a personal touch that had fans swooning. The Friends star, 56, took to Instagram on Wednesday, April 2, to celebrate the Last of Us actor turning 50 with a heartfelt and humorous tribute.
Sharing a New Yorker comic referencing Pascal’s wholesome public persona, Aniston let her followers know that the charming Chilean-American actor is exactly who we hope he is. The comic she posted featured a therapy session illustration, with the therapist telling a patient, “It’s not strange at all — lately, a lot of people are reporting that their faith in humanity is riding entirely on whether or not Pedro Pascal is as nice as he seems.”
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Aniston added her own endorsement, writing, “Can confirm — as nice as he seems.” She followed up with a festive “Happy Birthday PP!” and a string of celebratory emojis.
The warm birthday wish came just days after the pair were spotted having dinner together in Los Angeles, a meeting that quickly set the internet ablaze with romance rumors. Fans speculated whether something more than friendship might be brewing between the two A-listers.
However, a source told People magazine the dinner was all business. “It was a business dinner to get to know each other better,” the insider explained, while also revealing that Aniston is interested in collaborating professionally. “Jen likes [Pedro’s] energy and would love to work with him.”
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The admiration appears mutual. Pascal has previously expressed his fondness for Aniston, most notably during the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, where he told the press he would “do anything” for the actress.
While there’s no confirmed project between the two just yet, their public displays of appreciation — and clear chemistry — have fans hopeful. Whether it’s friendship, a future co-star partnership, or something more, it’s clear there’s plenty of mutual respect.
And with Aniston publicly confirming that Pascal is every bit the good guy he seems, his status as Hollywood’s most beloved “Internet Daddy” remains rock solid.
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