Jennifer Aniston’s new romance is heating up, but insiders say there’s one very famous shadow looming over it.
The Friends icon has been quietly dating hypnotist Jim Curtis, and while the couple went public with their relationship last November, sources claim Curtis is struggling with one major hurdle: Brad Pitt. Aniston’s high-profile marriage to Pitt from 2000 to 2005 remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about love stories and apparently, it’s not easy to follow that act.
Aniston has subtly acknowledged her new relationship, including sharing a cozy Valentine’s Day photo where Curtis could be seen in the background. But behind the scenes, insiders say Curtis feels the pressure of dating a woman whose romantic history includes one of the most famous leading men in the world.
Even nearly two decades after their split, the Brad-and-Jen narrative still captivates fans. Their friendly reunion moments, including Pitt attending Aniston’s 50th birthday celebration in 2019, reignited public fascination and fueled endless speculation about unfinished business. That lingering cultural obsession, sources say, has made Curtis hyper-aware of the comparisons.
According to one insider, Curtis doesn’t just see Pitt as an ex-husband—he sees him as a global icon. Pitt’s long-standing status as a Hollywood A-lister and pop culture heartthrob reportedly leaves Curtis feeling outmatched. While he’s focused on building something real with Aniston, the constant public reminders of her past relationship have allegedly created moments of insecurity.
For now, Aniston appears happy and unbothered, but in Hollywood, escaping the legacy of Brad and Jen may be easier said than done.
