Jennifer Aniston "quite taken" with Aaron Eckhart

Jennifer Aniston, is, according to friends, "quite taken" with actor Aaron Echhart.

The 39-year-old former sitcom star has told pals that she and Aaron - who first met on the Vancouver set of their new romantic comedy 'Traveling' - are dating but they are happy to take things slowly.

A source said: "Jennifer wasn't giving much away on the subject of Aaron but she did say she was quite taken by him.

"She admitted they were dating and having fun, but refused to elaborate. She got really girlie and giggly when his name came up, it was very sweet."

Aaron, 39, also shares Jennifer's desire to have children.

He recently revealed: "I do feel I need to get on with it. It's difficult because you're working extended hours, in different countries and it's difficult to have relationships - that are meaningful anyway.

"I'm leaving it in the hands of the heavens because I'm at my wits end."