While Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis keep things mostly low-key, a source claims the ghost from Aniston’s marriage to Brad Pitt still follows him. It has been over a decade since Aniston and Pitt ended their relationship, and the two are now on amicable terms. Still, for Curtis, the relationship does not just involve Aniston the person; it also comes with Aniston the high-profile celebrity, along with a Hollywood speculation of her reconciliation with Pitt that some fans still insist on keeping alive.
Jim Curtis navigating public’s romanticization of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, per source
In Rob Shuter’s Substack, the Naughty But Nice columnist reported that though things are looking well for Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis, the Brad Pitt chapter still trails behind them. Aniston recently celebrated her first Valentine’s Day with Curtis. But amidst every celebration, Curtis reportedly understands that dating Aniston means being a part of a story the public refuses to let go of.
An insider claimed, “Jim is deeply intimidated,” pointing straight at Pitt’s larger-than-life image. They added, “Brad Pitt isn’t just an ex-husband. He’s a cultural icon — one of the sexiest men to ever live. That body alone became part of pop history.”
Moreover, a source suggested that the issue does not come down to jealousy as much as optics. The source told Shuter, “The Brad-and-Jen narrative never really died.” They added, “It’s not that Jim thinks he’s competing — it’s that he’s stepping into something the public still romanticizes.”
Aniston has given fans a few small glimpses of Curtis. These included a Valentine-themed post in which he appeared in the background. Besides, reports have linked the pair since mid-2025, with the relationship becoming more public over the past several months. Still, the insider claims that the “unfinished business” talk around Aniston and Pitt creates its own kind of weight. As the insider explained, “He’s confident, but he’s human. When your girlfriend’s former marriage is still treated like unfinished business by fans, that’s a lot to carry.”
