Aniston shared a black-and-white photo with wellness coach Jim Curtis, calling him “Cherished”

Jennifer Aniston has gone public with her new relationship, confirming her romance with wellness coach Jim Curtis in a heartfelt social media post that has delighted fans across the world.

The Friends and Morning Show star, 56, made the relationship Instagram official on Sunday, posting a black-and-white photo of herself with Curtis and a short but emotional message. “Happy birthday my love,” she wrote in the caption, adding the word “Cherished” followed by a red heart emoji.

The post immediately set social media alight, with celebrity friends and fans flooding the comments section. Model Miranda Kerr and actor Leslie Mann each left heart emojis, while comedian Amy Schumer wrote: “Beautiful couple. Healing kind angels.” Within hours, the post had attracted hundreds of thousands of likes from Aniston’s 44.6 million followers.

The image, which shows Aniston and Curtis smiling together, marks the first time the actress has shared a romantic photo since her split from Justin Theroux in 2018. Until now, she had kept her love life largely out of the spotlight, focusing on her work and wellness journey.

Aniston’s new partner, Jim Curtis, is not a Hollywood insider but a respected wellness coach, author and motivational speaker. On his website, Curtis describes himself as a “hypno-coach” who “works at the powerful intersection of science and spirituality,” and is known for his “grounded, compassionate approach that meets you exactly where you are.”

Curtis has spoken publicly about his own personal journey, revealing that he lived for years with a chronic, misdiagnosed illness and emotional trauma before finding ways to heal through mindfulness and self-discovery. His work now focuses on helping others overcome similar struggles through coaching and speaking engagements.

On social media, he regularly shares advice on topics such as manifestation, resilience and self-belief — and more recently, on finding love later in life, a message that has resonated with Aniston’s fans following her new relationship reveal.

The pair are believed to have met through mutual friends in Los Angeles and were first spotted together at several industry events earlier this year. According to reports, they both attended The Morning Show season four premiere in New York in September but kept a low profile by arriving separately and avoiding the red carpet.

Their connection had sparked speculation for weeks, but Aniston’s birthday tribute confirmed the relationship in the most personal way. Sources close to the actress told People magazine that she and Curtis share “a deep connection built on mutual respect, positivity and emotional openness.”

Friends of the actress have described Curtis as “calm, spiritual and completely unlike anyone Jennifer has dated before.” One source said: “He’s grounded, thoughtful and brings out a really relaxed, happy side of her. She feels seen and supported in a way she hasn’t for a long time.”

The new romance marks a fresh chapter for Aniston, whose past relationships have often drawn intense public scrutiny. She was married to actor Brad Pitt for five years before their highly publicised split in 2005, and later married The Leftovers star Justin Theroux in 2015 before they separated three years later.

Despite years of tabloid speculation about her personal life, Aniston has spoken candidly about being content on her own. In interviews, she has often said she believes love can come “at any stage in life” — a sentiment echoed in Curtis’s own coaching philosophy.

As fans continue to celebrate the news, the actress appears happier than ever. In a recent interview promoting The Morning Show, Aniston said she was “in a really peaceful place” and focused on the people and projects that bring her joy.

With her Instagram post now confirming what many suspected, the couple’s relationship has been met with overwhelming positivity from fans — and a sense that, after years of public speculation, Jennifer Aniston may have finally found love on her own terms.