Inside Jennifer Aniston 'very different' new romance with hypnotist Jim Curtis after their PDA-packed yacht date
On Sunday, multiple sources confirmed to People that the pair are 'casually dating and having fun.'
'They've been seeing each other for a few months now,' one insider confirmed to the outlet. 'They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends.'
The Friends star is said to have enjoyed his book and 'was familiar with his work' before sparks flew between them.
'She's really into self-help and wellness. They are dating, but it's still casual,' the source emphasized. 'She's been happy on her own, but she's also open to sharing her life with someone. As long as it feels right.'
Unlike her past relationships with other actors and public figures, like ex-husbands Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, the insider pointed out Curtis is 'very different from anyone she's dated before.'
After DailyMail.com exclusively revealed the actress, 56, spent Fourth of July weekend with the life coach, Aniston packed on the PDA with Curtis on a romantic yacht break in Mallorca on Thursday.
A relaxed Aniston was seen resting her hand on Curtis' thigh as they chatted with friends in an intimate moment - with an insider dishing on the twice divorced star's newfound happiness.
The Horrible Bosses star held hands with an affectionate Curtis - who is believed to be 49 - as they whiled away the day with her superstar pals Courteney Cox, Olivia Wilde, Amy Schumer and Jason Bateman.
Guru Curtis doted on the actress as he was seen giving her a back massage before they leaned into one another to look at her phone.
A further affectionate moment saw Curtis stroke Aniston's hair as they relaxed together on deck, and, at one point, an onlooker believed to see the couple kissing.
A source tells DailyMail.com: 'Jennifer is dating Jim and is very happy, but she's still taking things slowly for now.
'Her friends have been buzzing with excitement over the new romance, and those who have met him think they are a perfect match.
'They both share a deep love of doing "inner work" and Jen thinks that Jim is quite remarkable in that respect.
'Jen has read just about every self-help book worth reading and Jim coming into her life has felt like fate.
'It's been a meeting of minds. Jen feels very connected to Jim as they have the same level of emotional intelligence, unlike some of her previous suitors.'
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Aniston for comment and has yet to hear back.
The loved-up sighting shows the pair's romance is heating up even more - weeks after they holidayed in Big Sur in June.
DailyMail.com learned Aniston and Curtis stayed at five-star eco-friendly resort Ventana Big Sur - where they put on a 'cozy' display.
The pair were seen 'cuddling up' at the hotel's restaurant.
Ventana is a favorite among superstars, with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway and Ivanka Trump among fans.
The resort touts itself as a mix of 'indulgence and enrichment' with a $3000 a night stay including 'all-inclusive meals, non-alcoholic beverages, transformative wellbeing programming, exclusive amenities, and a captivating collection of curated experiences with bespoke itineraries.'
Back in April, Curtis hinted at romance between the pair as he commented a heart emoji on a video of Aniston flaunting her toned frame while working out.
Curtis regularly posts inspirational quotes and 'manifestations' to help people 'break free from their past and patterns' to find love - and Aniston has been following him on the social media platform for almost two years.
It's perhaps notable that the actress also liked one of Curtis's posts just last week which read: 'Repeat these affirmations to heal and recover from a divorce, breakup or difficult romance and begin to call in the new empowered, healthy and divine love.'
Aniston has been actively engaging with Curtis's content for quite some time. He boasts 550,000 Instagram followers.
Back in November 2023, she showed her appreciation for a post which read: 'Is it better to settle or stay alone? The answer lies in nurturing meaningful relationships. Research shows that connections with others are crucial for happiness. So, don't settle in your love life, and don't isolate yourself either.'
Curtis is also the author of 'Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide: A Workbook for Coding a New Consciousness' - which, in an Instagram post of her own, Aniston told her followers she was reading in May this year.
Further evidence of their growing bond may have been evidenced in April, when Aniston revealed that she had turned to hypnosis to get over her fear of flying.
She said: 'But I have been doing some hypnosis lately... it's shockingly good!'
Curtis practices a therapy that he calls 'hypno-realization' which he says helps people 'break free from their past to create an entirely new reality of powerful loving connection.'
Curtis's own backstory saw him overcome years of debilitating nerve pain, which first struck the summer after his freshman year at the University of New Hampshire in 1995.
When an MRI revealed lesions on his spinal cord, he decided to change his story from 'frat guy athlete to something else' and pursue alternative methods of healing.
Curtis credits his university professor for sowing the seeds of his philosophy.
'He taught me to meditate and introduced me to the idea of mindfulness: focusing on just being present,' he said in a 2017 interview.
He also calls this professor his 'Stimulati' and 'thought igniter'.
For her part, Aniston was wed to actor Brad Pitt from 2000-2005 before the Hollywood golden couple famously imploded when he met actress Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
It wasn't until 2015 that Aniston would settle down again, marrying Justin Theroux in 2015.
But theirs wasn't to be a lasting romance. They divorced just three years later.
In 2022, Aniston tragically revealed she had unsuccessfully tried IVF - and wished she had frozen her eggs years earlier.
'It was a challenging road for me, the baby-making road,' Aniston said at the time.
'All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it,' she added.
'I would've given anything if someone had said to me, 'Freeze your eggs. Do yourself a favor.' You just don't think it. So here I am today. The ship has sailed.'
But, she added: 'I have zero regrets.'
Theroux, 53, recently remarried - in a secret ceremony - to new love Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30.
It is also understood that Aniston was taken by surprise when she learned of the wedding, but was nonetheless among the first to offer her best wishes to the happy couple.
'Jennifer was one of the first to congratulate Justin on getting married,' an insider exclusively told the Daily Mail in March. 'Yes, it took her by surprise but they have maintained a close friendship, and she is happy for him that he has found true love.'
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