Jennifer Aniston’s romance beginning with hypnotherapist Jim Curtis unfolded gradually, according to Curtis himself during a recent interview. On the Today show this past Monday, Curtis shared details about their initial connection, explaining that they were introduced through mutual friends and that their relationship developed over time.
We were just introduced by friends,
Curtis said while promoting his upcoming book, Book of Possibility.
That’s it. We found out that we had mutual friends and we started to just chat.
From Friendship to Romance
During the interview, co-host Craig Melvin inquired whether the matchmaking was inspired by Aniston’s iconic Friends characters Joey or Ross. Curtis responded with humor, crediting all the Friends cast for the connection, before adding that he and Aniston engaged in lengthy conversations that brought them closer.
He acknowledged that their romance took time to develop, but remained discreet when asked precisely how long they’ve been together.
Months now, almost close to a year.
Curtis revealed after some coaxing.
He also admitted to blushing during the discussion, confirming, OK, yeah. I sure am.
Public Appearances and Social Media Confirmation
The couple was first noticed together last summer while vacationing in Spain alongside Aniston’s circle of A-list friends. Their relationship became public four months later when they went official on Instagram in November 2025.
Aniston posted a black-and-white photo from Curtis’s 50th birthday party, captioning it,
Happy birthday my love. Cherished ❤️.
Curtis reciprocated by sharing similar images and expressing his feelings with,
If this is a dream I don’t want to wake up. ❤️.
Later that month, Aniston praised Curtis in a feature with Elle magazine, describing him as
very special, very normal and very kind.
Past Relationships and Endorsements
Jennifer Aniston, now 56, has been married twice prior—to actors Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. Notably, Theroux gave Curtis his approval last year, making headlines for liking the couple’s Instagram announcement. Theroux has since started a family with his pregnant wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom.
Jim Curtis has been previously married as well and shares a teenage son named Aidan with ex-wife Rachel Napolitano.
What This Means Moving Forward
The slow-building nature of Jennifer Aniston’s romance beginning with Jim Curtis highlights a connection based on friendship and genuine conversation rather than immediate attraction. Their willingness to keep aspects of their relationship private contributes to the anticipation and curiosity surrounding their partnership. As Curtis continues to promote his book and Aniston carries on with her career, the couple’s relationship is likely to draw ongoing public interest, blending personal growth with their public lives.
