She’s had to clap back at people who have lamented her turbulent love life, but it looks like Jennifer Aniston has finally found love again with hypnotherapist Jim Curtis.
The new couple have been pictured holidaying together in Mallorca, Spain. One set of snaps saw them looking very cosy with one another on a yacht, and now a source has revealed to heat just how Jen, 56, fell for her new man. ‘Jim’s super into meditation and tantra - and he’s opened Jen’s eyes to a whole new way of connecting,’ says an insider.
Tantra is an ancient Indian tradition that is often associated with – how shall we put this – sex, with stars such as musician Sting being big cheerleaders for its benefits. But it also homes in on mindfulness and enlightenment – and it’s this aspect, we’re told, that has drawn Jen to Jim.
Our source explains, ‘Their dates haven’t just been the usual dinner or a movie – they have long deep conversations, as well as breathwork sessions and sound baths. He's an enlightened guy who isn’t afraid to be vulnerable, and that’s so appealing to Jen. They started out as friends and then it evolved from there because their chemistry was so strong. They can’t keep their hands off each other - but it’s more than just a physical connection. They talk for hours, and Jen says he’s helping her work through some problematic behaviour patterns and heal. They’ve even started talking about going a retreat together this autumn.’
Jim, 49 – who also spent time with Jen’s friends Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka during the Mallorca getaway – describes himself as a ‘transformational coach and hypnotherapist’ on his Instagram profile, which Jen has been following for two years. He often shares inspirational quotes with his 550,000 followers, which the film and TV star has been known to interact with, and he is also the author of self-help book, Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide: A Workbook For Coding A New Consciousness – a tome that Jen bigged-up on Instagram earlier this year.
The Friends actress hasn’t always been lucky in love. She and Brad Pitt were famously Hollywood’s ‘it’ couple, marrying in 2000. But their relationship ended in 2005, not long after he’d wrapped up filming on Mr & Mrs Smith, where he met his second now-ex-wife Angelina Jolie. While Brad and Angelina went on to tie the knot in 2014, Jen moved on with filmmaker Justin Theroux, whom she married in 2015. They split just three years later, and since then, Jen has kept her dating life on the down low for the most part.
And steering clear of showbiz men seems to have paid off. We’re told, ‘Jen says there’s a real gentleness to the way Jim treats her, she feels very safe. There’s never been any games, or hot and cold energy – it’s such a nice change from what she normally deals with on the Hollywood dating scene. She’s done so much work on herself – her healing journey is something she’s devoted a lot of time and energy to over the years. She wanted a partner who’s done the same, and that’s Jim.’
Dating Jim isn’t Jen’s first foray into the world of spirituality. For over three decades, she’s reportedly participated in a ‘goddess circle’ ritual with a group of female friends, where they set their intentions and reflect. Now it seems like Jen is ready to continue her spiritual journey with Jim.
Our insider says, ‘He’s such a hunk, and he’s evolved and intelligent. Jen’s emotionally invested in him and has even started talking about the possibility of collaborating on a project with him - something wellness-related. She’s also been introducing him to more of her inner circle. She’s ready to integrate him fully into her world and wants to spend all her time with him. Jen feels like she’s finally found someone who really ticks all the boxes. She’s very happy.’