Mere Buddies? Jennifer Aniston, 50, Stuns in a Chic Black Bikini on Mexican Getaway with Director Will Speck, 49, before the Golden Globes

Jennifer Aniston was absolutely stunning in a stylish black bikini while vacationing in Mexico with her friend, director Will Speck. The 50-year-old actress rang in the New Year at the beautiful beach destination of Tulum, enjoying the sun in her chic two-piece paired with a trendy sunhat. As she prepares for the upcoming Golden Globes, where she’s up for an award for her role in The Morning Show on Apple TV Plus, Aniston proves that age is just a number as she continues to shine in both her personal and professional life.

Sunning herself: Jennifer Aniston started off 2020 by working on her tan while wearing a tiny string bikini during a New Year's getaway to the Mexican beach resort of Tulum on Wednesday

Beach baby: Aniston, 50, hit the sand in a black two-piece that accentuated her toned physique

Soaking up the sun: Jennifer Aniston kicked off the new year by soaking up some rays in a small string bikini during a vacation in the beautiful Mexican beach town of Tulum.

Friends in high places: She was in good company on the day, with handsome director Will Speck, who was wearing a blue and white striped towel

Jennifer Aniston was joined by director Will Speck on the beach, both looking stylish and relaxed. Will was sporting a blue and white striped towel while Jennifer flaunted her toned physique in a black two-piece swimsuit. Completing her beach look with a wide-brimmed straw sunhat and sunglasses, she also had a blue and white beach towel and a white cotton shawl nearby. The two have been good friends since working together on the comedy film Office Christmas Party in 2016.

Just Friends? She has been close to Will, 49, since they worked together on 2016 comedy Office Christmas Party, with Jennifer, as one of the leads

Toned and tanned: The barefoot beauty added a wide-brimmed straw sunhat and a pair of sunglasses to protect her complexion

Simply Friends? Jennifer and Will, who first met on the set of Office Christmas Party back in 2016, have remained close over the years. Recently, they were seen out together in October, with Jennifer giving Will a goodbye kiss after a meal with friends in LA. According to a source, there seems to be something more between them than just friendship. The insider mentioned that Will possesses qualities that Jen finds attractive, such as being witty, compassionate, sensitive, adventurous, and ambitious – qualities that Jen looks for in a potential partner.

Beach ready: She also had a large blue and white beach towel and a white cotton shawl on standby

Ready for the beach, she had a big blue and white beach towel and a white cotton shawl ready to go.

Close: Jennifer was pictured saying a fond farewell to Will, after enjoying a dinner together in Los Angeles back in October

Jennifer was captured bidding a warm goodbye to Will following a dinner they shared in Los Angeles in October. MailOnline has reached out to a representative for Jennifer Aniston for additional details. The actress typically welcomes the New Year with her circle of famous friends. To conclude 2019, she opted for the tranquil setting of Tulum, located along the coast from Cancun on the Caribbean side of the Yucatan peninsula. Joining her on the trip were ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel and his spouse Molly McNearney, as well as actor Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka, as reported by People magazine.

Had company: The Friends star traditionally celebrates the New Year holiday with her closest celebrity pals which this year included Jimmy Kimmel and Jason Bateman and their wives

Preparing for awards glory: Aniston will be able to show off a gorgeous tan on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in LA on Sunday

During the New Year holiday, the Friends star usually hangs out with her famous friends like Jimmy Kimmel and Jason Bateman, along with their spouses. Aniston will be in the spotlight at the Golden Globes on Sunday, where she’ll be sitting near her ex-husband Brad Pitt, who is also a nominee. The former couple, who were married from 2000 to 2005, will be seated ‘feet apart’ at separate tables in the same ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Aniston and Pitt ended their relationship in 2005 when Pitt started a romance with his Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie.

After Pitt had children and married Jolie, the couple went through a well-known divorce in September 2016. DailyMail.com has learned that representatives for Aniston and Pitt have no issues with them being in close proximity and have approved the arrangement. This shows that the ex-spouses have reconnected following Aniston’s divorce from Theroux in February 2018. Recently, Pitt was seen at Aniston’s holiday bash at her Bel-Air home and stayed until the end, indicating a renewed friendship between the two.

Aniston will be seated 'feet apart' from her ex-husband Brad Pitt at the Golden Globes on Sunday

Pitt will be at a separate but nearby table to his famous ex-wife

In the headlines: DailyMail.com has reported that the ex-couple, both nominees, will be seated a good distance apart at different tables in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Jennifer Aniston previously won a Golden Globe for her role in the TV series Friends back in 2003. This time around, she is up for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for The Morning Show. On the other hand, Brad Pitt is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He previously won the same award in 1996 for his role in the sci-fi film Twelve Monkeys.

Nominated: Aniston won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical in 2003 for Friends. This time she's nominated in the category for Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama for The Morning Show

Aniston was previously recognized with a Golden Globe for her role on Friends back in 2003, but this time around she’s being considered for her part in The Morning Show in the category of Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama.

Also nominated: Pitt is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He won that same award back in 1996 for the sci-fi film Twelve Monkeys

Additionally, Pitt has received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It is worth noting that he already took home the same award in 1996 for his role in the sci-fi movie Twelve Monkeys.

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