Jennifer Aniston is no longer hiding her love life from the public eye. After years of keeping her romantic relationships under wraps following her 2018 divorce from Justin Theroux, the Emmy-winning actress made a definitive statement about her current relationship status on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when she shared an intimate black-and-white photograph on Instagram featuring herself and wellness coach Jim Curtis.
The post, which marked Curtis’ 50th birthday, showed Aniston embracing her boyfriend from behind as he smiled for the camera. Her caption was brief but telling: “Happy birthday my love. Cherished ❤️” The public declaration ended months of speculation about the nature of their relationship and represented the first time the 56-year-old actress has publicly confirmed a romance since separating from Theroux seven years ago.
Aniston and Curtis first sparked dating rumors in July 2025 when photographers captured them together off the coast of Mallorca, Spain. The pair were spotted soaking up the sun on a yacht alongside actor Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka. According to sources who spoke with People at the time, the two were casually dating and having fun after being introduced by a mutual friend.
The relationship reportedly began after Aniston became familiar with Curtis’ work as an author and transformational coach. Curtis has worked in the health and wellness industry for more than two decades, specializing in what he calls “hypno-realization” techniques. His approach blends subconscious work, mindfulness, and spiritual coaching to help clients overcome personal obstacles and create what he describes as an empowered reality.
Curtis’ career path was shaped by his own health struggles. At 22 years old, he was diagnosed with lesions on his spinal cord that led to chronic pain, muscle spasms, and mobility issues. In a 2018 interview with Fast Company, Curtis explained how his rapid illness affected his ability to walk and forced him to confront deeper issues. According to Hollywood Life, Curtis described working on Wall Street for two years as a particularly difficult period, noting the high-stress environment worsened his inflammatory condition.
On his website, Curtis writes that his own illness and disability forced him to confront limited beliefs, disconnection, and trauma that were keeping him sad, sick, and alone. Through various therapeutic tools, he transformed not only his physical health and depression but also helped thousands of others achieve similar breakthroughs. He has authored two books on healing and transformation, building a net worth estimated between $1 million and $5 million through book royalties, coaching sessions, speaking engagements, and wellness courses.
The relationship between Aniston and Curtis developed gradually over the summer and fall of 2025. In August, paparazzi photographed them leaving Nobu in Malibu, California, with Aniston’s longtime friend Courteney Cox and her partner Johnny McDaid. The following month, Curtis showed his support by attending the season four premiere of “The Morning Show,” Aniston’s Apple TV+ series that debuted in September.
Aniston offered a subtle hint about the relationship in early September when she shared a photo montage on Instagram captioned “Thank you summer.” Among the images was a picture of Curtis watching the sunset by the sea. When Entertainment Tonight asked her about Curtis in September, Aniston remained characteristically private, responding only with “That’s very nice” after a reporter mentioned he seemed like a special person.
Sources close to the couple told People that Curtis has helped Aniston slow down from her typically frenetic pace. The actress is known for balancing multiple projects while maintaining an intense work schedule, but Curtis reportedly encouraged her to turn inward and take a more measured approach to life. An insider noted that Curtis really appreciates and feels proud of everything Aniston has built throughout her career, adding that “she can be very hard on herself” and that Curtis supports her in a way that feels new.
The relationship also received public validation from Aniston’s close friend Reese Witherspoon, who recently discussed their 25-year friendship on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Witherspoon defended Aniston against public misconceptions, describing her as warm, welcoming, and nurturing rather than the guarded person some imagine. She recalled becoming emotional during interviews when defending her friend, stating that people make unfair assumptions about Aniston based on her past relationships.
Witherspoon specifically addressed speculation about Aniston’s feelings toward her ex-husband Brad Pitt, whom she divorced in 2005, clarifying that Aniston is doing great and not dwelling on past relationships. As evidence of Aniston’s character, Witherspoon pointed to her friend’s 50th birthday celebration in February 2019, which was attended by people from every phase of her life, including ex-husbands, former boyfriends, and longtime friends. According to Witherspoon, the diverse guest list demonstrated Aniston’s ability to maintain positive relationships with people from her past.
Curtis celebrated his milestone birthday over the weekend with a gathering of family, friends, and community members. He shared photos from the celebration on his own Instagram account with the caption “50 and feeling good,” thanking everyone for their wishes and love. While none of his initial photos featured Aniston, he hinted that another birthday recap would be forthcoming. Aniston’s public acknowledgment of their relationship on his birthday represented a significant shift for the actress, who has maintained strict privacy around her personal life for years.
As Aniston enters this new chapter in her romantic life, she continues her busy professional schedule. In recent months, she committed to star in a television adaptation of Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” and completed filming on the fourth season of “The Morning Show.” She also opened up about the death of her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry in October 2023, telling Vanity Fair in an August 2025 interview that she and Perry’s loved ones felt they had been mourning him for a long time due to his difficult battle with addiction.