Bradley Cooper: Just Friends with Jennifer Aniston?

That's the latest word on this rumored romance.

And it comes to us from The Hangover star himself.

Although they had a romantic dinner at Il Cantorini in New York City earlier this month, Bradley Cooper insists he and Jennifer Aniston are, yes, “just friends.”

“She’s a friend of mine,” Bradley said.

“Simply, simply, just a friend. She’s someone who is super, super known. If someone says hello to her, it’s given that he’s fallen in love with her. So, no. No."

"She’s a very, interesting woman, but she’s simply a friend,” he said, according to E!

Well, that officially clears up the rumor-filled relationship status of Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Aniston in no uncertain terms ... or does it!?

We appreciate the attempt to stay under the radar, especially in the early stages of the relationship if they are dating, but we're not buying it!

Thoughts? Are they dating and trying to play it cool, or are they really just friends? And do Bradley and Jen make a good couple?