Washington, Feb 25 : Jennifer Aniston, who arrived at the Oscars red carpet hand in hand with beau John Mayer, claims that she is "very happy" with the singer.

In a backstage chitchat, the `Your body is a wonderland' hitmaker said that he grew up watching Aniston as a local news anchor in their native Connecticut.

According to Us magazine, the `Friends' star revealed: "He said that to me too."

Mayer added: "This is the first time I''ve ever walked a red carpet with someone."

When asked whether they both were happy being together, Aniston said: "Very happy."

After the award ceremony the lovey-dovey couple hit the Vanity Fair Oscar party, and were spotted sharing several smooches throughout the night. (ANI)