Jennifer Aniston has broken her silence on her new romance with boyfriend Jim Curtis, offering a rare and candid glimpse into her personal life and praising the 'very normal' dynamic they share.
A Confirmed Romance
The Friends star, 56, first sparked dating rumours with the wellness professional, 50, earlier this year after they were seen on a romantic getaway to Mallorca. The speculation was put to rest months later when Aniston took to Instagram to publicly confirm their relationship status.
Sharing a black-and-white photo of herself embracing Jim, she penned a heartfelt birthday tribute, calling him her 'love'. The caption read, 'Happy birthday my love. Cherished ❤️.' Curtis responded to the affectionate post with a simple kissing face emoji, solidifying their coupledom for their millions of followers.
The Beauty of a 'Normal' Partner
In a new interview with Elle magazine, the actress opened up in more detail about her partner and what makes their connection so special. She shed light on his profession, describing him as 'quite extraordinary' for his work in helping people.
'Hypnotism is one of the many things that he does,' Aniston revealed. 'He's very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity. It's a beautiful thing to commit your life to.'
Jim Curtis is known as a transformational coach who has developed his own signature hypno-coaching approach. His website states his mission is to help clients 'release subconscious blocks holding you back, rewire your inner programming, and awaken the truth of who you really are.'
Past Struggles and Present Support
According to sources speaking to People magazine, the pair were introduced through mutual friends and quickly bonded over a shared passion for wellness and mindfulness.
In a touching show of ongoing friendship, Aniston's ex-husband, Justin Theroux, liked her birthday dedication to Jim on social media. The actor was married to Jennifer from 2011 until their separation in 2017. Aniston was previously married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005.
The interview comes shortly after Aniston made headlines for bravely revealing her secret 20-year fertility struggle in Harper's Bazaar. She addressed the painful public narrative that she chose not to have children, stating, 'They didn't know my story. They didn't know what I'd been going through for twenty years to try to pursue a family because I don't go out there and tell them my medical woes.'
She expressed the deep hurt caused by being labelled selfish or a workaholic, adding, 'It does affect me – I'm just a human being. We're all human beings.' This new chapter with Curtis appears to mark a period of openness and personal contentment for the beloved actress.
