Jim Curtis, the wellness coach and hypnotherapist dating Jennifer Aniston, opened up about their relationship during an appearance on the TODAY show on January 26, 2026, revealing how the couple first connected and sharing details about his upcoming book.
Curtis, 50, told host Craig Melvin that he and Aniston, 56, were introduced by mutual friends. “We were just introduced by friends,” Curtis explained. “We found out that we had mutual friends, and we started to just chat.”
The health and wellness expert emphasized that their relationship developed gradually rather than as an instant connection. Curtis said they chatted for a long time before becoming close, noting that the relationship took a long time to develop. When asked about the timeline of their romance, Curtis revealed they have been together almost close to a year.
During the interview, Melvin observed that Curtis appeared to be blushing while discussing his relationship with the actress. Curtis acknowledged the observation, confirming he was indeed blushing as he spoke about Aniston.
The couple’s romance first sparked public attention in July 2025 when romance rumors began circulating. Curtis was later spotted at The Morning Show season 4 premiere, supporting Aniston at the event. Their relationship became Instagram official in November 2025 when Aniston posted a photo with Curtis on the social media platform.
In the November post, Aniston captioned the photo “Happy birthday my love Cherished,” publicly acknowledging their relationship for the first time. The couple had previously been seen together in Mallorca, Spain, alongside friends including Jason Bateman, Amanda Anka, and Amy Schumer.
Curtis and Aniston made a formal public appearance together at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event on November 17, 2025. The appearance came shortly after Aniston’s comments about Curtis in an interview with ELLE magazine published on November 12. In that interview, Aniston said Curtis is very special and helps people heal, describing his work as a hypnotherapist.
At the ELLE event, Adam Sandler, who has worked with Aniston on multiple films, addressed the couple during his speech. Sandler said he is happy Aniston and Curtis found each other. Following Aniston’s birthday post for Curtis, Reese Witherspoon, her co-star on The Morning Show, commented that she loves this love story.
Curtis continued celebrating the relationship into the new year, posting a photo with Aniston on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. The post showed the couple together, marking another milestone in their public relationship.
During his TODAY show appearance, Curtis also discussed his professional work and announced his new book, The Book of Possibility. The book will be released in September 2026, giving readers insight into his wellness practices and approach to helping people.
Curtis is a wellness coach and author who has built a career as a hypnotherapist. Before entering the health and wellness field, Curtis worked on Wall Street in the 1990s. His career trajectory changed significantly when he was diagnosed with spinal lesions at age 22, a health challenge that ultimately led him to focus on wellness and healing.
Curtis has worked in health and wellness for over two decades, developing expertise in hypnotherapy and transformational coaching. His approach focuses on helping individuals work through trauma, overcome mental barriers, and achieve clarity in their lives. Hypnotherapy, one of Curtis’s primary modalities, uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people achieve a heightened state of awareness, making it easier to address psychological issues, change behaviors, and manage pain.
The wellness industry has seen significant growth over the past two decades, with practitioners like Curtis offering alternative approaches to mental and physical health. Hypnotherapy has gained increased acceptance as a complementary treatment, with research supporting its effectiveness for conditions including anxiety, chronic pain, and habit modification. Curtis’s background combines traditional business experience with holistic health practices, representing a growing trend of professionals transitioning from corporate careers to wellness-focused work.
For Aniston, the relationship with Curtis marks her first public romantic partnership since her divorce from Justin Theroux in 2018. The actress was previously married to Brad Pitt before her marriage to Theroux. Aniston’s openness about her relationship with Curtis represents a shift from her typically private approach to her personal life.
The Morning Show star has maintained a highly successful career in Hollywood while navigating intense public interest in her personal life. Her willingness to share aspects of her relationship with Curtis on social media suggests a comfort level with the partnership that fans and followers have noted. The couple’s connection appears to be rooted in shared values around wellness and personal growth.
Curtis’s work focuses on helping people move past trauma and stagnation to find clarity and purpose. This approach aligns with broader cultural movements emphasizing mental health, self-care, and holistic wellness. The increasing mainstream acceptance of practices like hypnotherapy reflects changing attitudes toward mental health treatment, with more people seeking alternatives or complements to traditional therapy.
The couple’s relationship also highlights how personal connections can form around shared interests in health and personal development. Aniston has long been known for her commitment to fitness and wellness, making Curtis’s professional focus a natural point of connection. Their mutual friends played a crucial role in bringing them together, demonstrating the importance of social networks in forming romantic relationships.
As Curtis prepares for the release of The Book of Possibility in September, his relationship with Aniston continues to generate public interest. The combination of his professional expertise in wellness and his connection to one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actresses positions him uniquely at the intersection of celebrity culture and the wellness industry.
The TODAY show interview provided fans with rare insight into how the couple’s relationship developed, with Curtis emphasizing the gradual nature of their connection. His comments suggest a relationship built on friendship and mutual understanding rather than instant attraction, a narrative that resonates with many who value emotional connection and shared values in romantic partnerships.