From Single Life to Instagram Official
After publicly embracing single life at 56, Jennifer Aniston has surprised fans by going Instagram-official with her new boyfriend, hypnotherapist and life coach Jim Curtis. The Friends star posted a black-and-white photograph of the couple embracing during Curtis's 50th birthday celebrations, captioning it "Happy birthday, my love. Cherished" alongside a heart emoji.
Curtis responded effusively on his own Instagram account, writing "If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up" - signalling the seriousness of their new relationship. The announcement comes after Aniston had spoken openly about being content with single life, though she hadn't ruled out finding romance again.
Who is Jim Curtis?
Jim Curtis represents a dramatic departure from Aniston's previous high-profile relationships with actors Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. The silver-haired wellness expert is a divorced father of a teenage son and has built his career far from the Hollywood spotlight.
Curtis began his professional life on Wall Street as a trader before experiencing a profound health crisis at age 22 when doctors discovered lesions on his spinal cord. The condition left him with a pronounced limp and prompted a complete career transformation toward helping others with chronic health issues.
After leaving the high-stress environment of the American Stock Exchange, which he described as "inflammatory and devastating for a condition like mine," Curtis moved into digital health media. He played a significant role in building the WebMD health network, which now serves millions of users monthly.
A Healing Journey and Newfound Happiness
Sources close to the couple reveal that Aniston and Curtis have actually been friends for much longer than most people realise. "They've been friends for a long time, but the romance only blossomed over the summer," disclosed one insider.
The source described Curtis as "a down-to-earth guy" who is "funny and really charming" without being impressed by fame. "He adores Jen and supports her 100 percent, but he's not someone who wants to go out all the time. They're both homebodies who watch movies and have friends over rather than hitting the town."
Curtis's impact on Aniston appears transformative. "He's helped her to open up in ways she never has before," the source revealed. "He's a good guy and she trusts him. They laugh a lot and he's taught her to embrace her silliness and not take life too seriously. None of us have ever seen her this happy and relaxed."
The wellness pioneer documented his global quest for healing in his 2017 book "The Stimulati Experience," which included encounters with Ecuadorian shamans and masters of kung fu and Qigong. His current work involves coaching clients on success in health, careers and relationships, using his signature phrase: "I guide people on how to get s*** done, despite the obstacles in their mind."
Since beginning her relationship with Curtis, Aniston has opened up about previously private struggles, including her experiences with infertility and unsuccessful IVF treatments in her 30s and 40s. The actress revealed she had "done everything she could" to have a child but ultimately accepted that motherhood "wasn't in the plan."
Curtis has already passed the crucial friends test, with Aniston's inner circle reportedly approving of the relationship. TV personality Bethenny Frankel, who dated Curtis about a decade ago, commented: "I genuinely believe that they've found each other's 'forever'."
As Aniston continues her successful acting career with Apple TV's The Morning Show and prepares for a new project adapting Jennette McCurdy's memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died," she appears to have found both professional fulfilment and personal happiness with her hunky hypnotist - proving that sometimes love arrives when you least expect it.
