Jennifer Aniston appears happier than ever with boyfriend Jim Curtis, but a new report claims not everyone in her famously tight-knit circle is completely convinced by the wellness expert.
Some of the “Friends” alum’s closest pals reportedly remain cautious about Curtis, with one source telling Page Six that they have questions about his intentions as his relationship with Aniston becomes increasingly public. “Some of Jen’s friends aren’t totally sold on Jim yet,” the insider told the outlet.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupAccording to the source, the concern is that Curtis “could be an opportunist” and that his behavior can sometimes appear “a bit performative.”
The claims arrive at a notable moment for Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis. What began as a relatively private romance has developed into a much more visible relationship, including vacations, social media appearances and, most recently, a joint event in New York City.
© Getty Images for ELLEHowever, the skepticism reportedly isn't universal. Another source told Page Six that some members of Aniston’s circle have enthusiastically welcomed Curtis and believe he and the actress make a strong couple.
Why Jennifer Aniston’s friends are reportedly protective of her
Aniston, 57, has maintained an unusually close group of longtime friends throughout her decades in Hollywood, and the Page Six source characterized that circle as protective. The insider said those close to the actress ultimately want her happiness, but some apparently haven't reached the point where they completely trust Curtis. “Some of them are just having a difficult time fully trusting him right now,” the source said.
© G3/The Grosby GroupAnd there is another side to the story. A second insider told Page Six that other people in Aniston’s circle “absolutely adore Jim” and believe he has blended naturally into her group of longtime friends. That source also claimed Aniston has not appeared this happy in some time.
Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis just took a major public step
The timing of the report is especially interesting because Aniston and Curtis have just made one of their most significant professional appearances together.
On Sept. 2, Aniston joined Curtis at New York City’s 92nd Street Y for an event connected to his new book, “The Book of Possibility.” Vogue described it as the couple’s first public work engagement together. Aniston moderated the conversation, discussing Curtis’ career, wellness philosophy and personal health journey.
© Getty Images for ELLEPeople reported that Curtis even revealed Aniston had helped him choose the photograph for the book’s cover.
During the event, Curtis discussed the serious health problems he experienced when he was younger, including spinal cord lesions, nerve damage, chronic pain and partial paralysis. His experiences ultimately became part of the foundation for his work as a coach, author and hypnotherapist.
What Jim Curtis has said about Jennifer Aniston
Curtis has also become more open about his famous girlfriend. During a recent appearance on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show,” he described Aniston as “open-hearted, kind, and loving” and spoke positively about the close community surrounding her.
Curtis has also discussed how the couple deals with disagreements. He said meditation and communication play important roles in navigating conflict, describing their approach as involving “lots of meditation, a lot of talk.”
© GC ImagesThe couple reportedly met through mutual friends and developed a friendship before becoming romantically involved. Early reports said Aniston was already familiar with Curtis’ work and books because of her longstanding interest in wellness and self-help.
They were romantically linked publicly in summer 2025 after being spotted together in Mallorca, Spain.
