After years of living a low-key personal life, Jennifer Aniston has gone public with her new romance. The Emmy-winning “Friends” alum confirmed her relationship with author and hypnotherapist Jim Curtis on Sunday, November 2, in a heartfelt Instagram tribute celebrating his 50th birthday. “Happy birthday my love,” Aniston wrote alongside a cozy black-and-white photo of the couple.
In the image, she hugs Curtis from behind, marking their first official appearance together as a couple.
Justin Theroux Shows His Support
Amid the flood of celebrity reactions and fan excitement, one familiar name stood out — Justin Theroux. The actor, 54, subtly showed his support for Aniston’s new romance by liking the post.
Aniston and Theroux were married from 2015 to 2018, years after first meeting in 2007 and later reconnecting on the set of “Wanderlust” in 2011.
Although their marriage ended, the two have remained close friends and continue to show mutual respect.
Celebrities React to Aniston’s ‘Hard Launch’
The announcement drew warm comments from Aniston’s famous friends. Amy Schumer commented, “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh ❤️😍 You guys are very cute,” while “The Bachelor” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe added, “FINE I BELIEVE IN LOVE.”
Reese Witherspoon responded lovingly: “Happy Birthday ! LOVE this Lovestory 💕✨”
The post quickly went viral among fans, who celebrated seeing the actress so happy. “She looks absolutely glowing,” one fan wrote, while another added, “We’ve waited years for this moment!”
Inside Aniston & Curtis’s New Romance
Aniston and Curtis were first linked in July after being spotted enjoying a sun-soaked yacht getaway in Spain with friends, including Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka. At the time, a source told People the pair were “casually dating and having fun.”
“They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work,” the insider explained, adding that Curtis is “very different from anyone she’s dated before.”
In September, Curtis joined Aniston at the season 4 premiere of “The Morning Show,” quietly supporting her big night. Those close to the actress spoke to People and said she’s “very happy and in a great place” with her new partner.
Getty“She’s been glowing. Everything in her life has come together, and she’s excited about it,” the source said. “Jim’s calm, warm, and incredibly supportive. He’s brought a really steady and positive energy into her life.”
With her closest friends’ blessing and a new sense of peace, Aniston’s relationship feels effortless, filled with warmth, laughter, and a kind of happiness that’s been years in the making.
