After months of speculation, Jennifer Aniston has made her romance with Jim Curtis official, and she did it in the most Jennifer Aniston way possible: a sweet, understated Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy.
On Sunday, the Friends star shared a black-and-white photo of herself embracing Curtis from behind, both smiling in quiet affection. The post marked her first public acknowledgement of their relationship. “Happy birthday, my love,” Aniston captioned the image, adding a single word — “Cherished” — followed by a heart emoji.
Within minutes, social media was flooded with celebratory comments, as fans and friends alike expressed excitement over the long-rumoured couple finally confirming their relationship.
Curtis, an author and hypnotherapist, was first linked to Aniston in July 2025, when the two were spotted looking cosy aboard a yacht. Since then, he has been a quiet but steady presence by her side, accompanying her to The Morning Show Season 4 premiere in September and joining her on a double date with Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka in August.
A source told People earlier this year that the pair’s romance began organically: “They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. They’re casually dating and having fun.”
Despite their growing closeness, Aniston had kept her dating life largely under wraps. When asked about Curtis during a September interview with Entertainment Tonight, she offered only a coy smile, saying, “That’s very nice,” when the reporter mentioned that Jim seemed like “a really special guy.”
Now, however, her latest post leaves little doubt. Fans were quick to hail the moment as “Instagram official” for the 56-year-old star, who has famously guarded her personal life since her high-profile marriages to Brad Pitt and later Justin Theroux.
