'Happy birthday my love': Jennifer Aniston confirms romance with Jim Curtis
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Aniston has made her romance with hypnotherapist and life coach Jim Curtis public, sending fans into a frenzy with a candid Instagram photo she shared in celebration of his birthday.
The sweet black and white shot of Aniston and Curtis in a warm embrace served as the 'Friends' star's first official acknowledgement of their relationship via social media.
Jennifer Aniston wisher her boyfriend Jim Curtis on his birthday
The 56-year-old actress shared an intimate snap on Sunday, November 2, where she is seen lovingly peeking from behind Curtis, her arms wrapped around him as he smiles at the camera.
But the real confirmation came from the caption accompanying that photo, which read, "Happy birthday my love. Cherished," a short but significant declaration that instantly ignited excitement across social media platforms.
Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis were introduced through a mutual friend
Aniston and Curtis were first linked publicly in July after they were photographed looking cozy on a yacht at the coast of Mallorca, along with her close friend Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka. A source told PEOPLE that they "They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work," referring to Curtis' career as an author and life coach.
The insider added, "He's very different from anyone she's dated before." According to his website, Curtis has spent over two decades in the health and wellness space, specializing in helping individuals "step into the fullest version of themselves."
Aniston's love story from soft-launch to official confirmation
While the birthday post marks the official hard launch of their romance, the couple has been building their relationship quietly over the last few months. After first being spotted in July, the author and hypnotherapist accompanied Aniston to 'The Morning Show' season 4 premiere back in September.
They've also been spotted on low-key excursions, like a double date with her pal Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka.
Meanwhile, in August, the 'Friends' star was said to have been linked to her new beau as early as August, when photos caught the pair on holiday and also having lunch with her close friend and former co-star, Courteney Cox and her longtime partner, Johnny McDaid.
Aniston had even "soft-launched" Curtis in early September by including a subtle photo of him in an Instagram photo dump, captioned simply, “Thank you summer.” Asked about her dating life and if Curtis was "a really special guy," Aniston remained coy, telling Entertainment Tonight in September, "That’s very nice."
