Actress Jennifer Aniston is currently filming The Bounty alongside actor Gerard Butler.  Rumors continue to fly that there is romance in the air for the two after they were observed holding hands in New York.  Jen’s publicist has denied those reports and offered a clarification, saying that they were with a group of friends.

Jen recently weighed in on speculation that she and ex-husband Brad Pitt have a strained relationship.  “In contrast to what people say, Brad and I have a very cordial relationship.  I admire him a lot for what he is doing to help other people and I think he is an extraordinary actor.”

As for whether or not the two have actually kept the lines of communication open…who knows.

Photo:  WENN

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