Jennifer Aniston has gone public with her new relationship, celebrating boyfriend Jim Curtis’ birthday with a rare, affectionate Instagram post that left fans swooning.
The Friends and Morning Show star, 56, shared a black-and-white photo Sunday with her arms around Curtis, 48, as he smiled at the camera. “Happy birthday, my love,” Aniston wrote, adding simply, “Cherished ❤️.”
The post is Aniston’s first public acknowledgment of Curtis on social media, confirming months of romance speculation.
A Relationship Months in the Making
Aniston and Curtis were first linked in July, when they were photographed looking cozy aboard a yacht off the coast of Spain. The pair joined friends Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka on the trip, which quietly “soft-launched” their relationship.
By August, the pair dined with Friends co-star Courteney Cox and her partner Johnny McDaid at Malibu’s Nobu. Later, they doubled with Bateman and Anka in New York before Curtis joined Aniston at The Morning Show’s season 4 premiere in September.
“They’re casually dating and enjoying themselves,” a source told People in July. “They were introduced by a friend and began as friends. Jen had read his book and knew his work.” Another insider said Curtis is “very different from anyone she’s dated before.”
The Man Behind the Motivation
Curtis is a wellness author, speaker, and hypnotherapist with over two decades in mental health and coaching. His mission, outlined on his website, is to help people “step into the fullest version of themselves” through self-awareness, affirmations, and emotional healing.
He regularly shares videos with his 677,000 Instagram followers on mindfulness, positive self-talk, and overcoming limiting beliefs. “Jim’s work focuses on helping people let go of what’s holding them back,” a source told People. “That’s something Jen really connects with.”
Curtis’s approach stems from his own health journey. Diagnosed in his early 20s with spinal cord lesions, he endured chronic pain that forced him to leave his Wall Street job and pursue holistic healing. He later told his story in The Stimulati Experience, blending neuroscience and spiritual principles for transformation.
Helping Aniston “Slow Down”
Aniston, long known for her drive, reportedly finds Curtis’ grounded nature and wellness perspective refreshing. “Jim has helped her slow down,” a source told People. “She’s used to juggling fast-paced projects, but he’s helped her turn inward and take a breath.”
Curtis supports Aniston’s busy schedule and is proud of her achievements. “He appreciates and is proud of everything she’s built,” another insider said. “She can be hard on herself … He supports her in a way that feels new.”
Their connection has quietly grown over the past few months. In early September, Aniston posted a photo carousel to Instagram captioned, “Thank you, summer,” subtly including Curtis—a glimpse of their relationship ahead of Sunday’s official birthday post.
Keeping It Private — But Genuine
While Aniston has kept most of her romance with Curtis private, her brief comments to Entertainment Tonight in September suggested something meaningful. When asked if Curtis seemed “like a really special guy,” she smiled and replied, “That’s very nice.”
Aniston’s openness marks a shift from her high-profile relationships with Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, both of which were marked by intense media scrutiny. Insiders say this relationship feels grounded in mutual respect and self-growth, not Hollywood attention.
“She’s in a really good place — balanced, happy, and fulfilled,” a friend close to Aniston said. “Jim complements that energy perfectly.”
For those who have followed her since Friends, Aniston’s understated affection may signal she’s found peace—and perhaps lasting love—on her own terms.
