Jennifer Aniston is getting candid about her friendship with Selena Gomez and she’s not holding back on the praise. In an exclusive chat with People, the Friends icon, now 56, revealed just how much she values the Rare founder, describing her as a bright spot in her life.
“Selena helps me lean into social media. And she’s just an angel that I love to spend time with,” Aniston shared. The two stars first connected years ago, but Gomez has never forgotten the moment she met the woman who played Rachel Green. During a 2020 joint appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 32-year-old singer-actress recalled the chance encounter.
“I walked into the bathroom, and I saw you, and you were just so nice. My heart stopped and I freaked out and I ran to my mom and I was like, ‘Oh my God, I just saw Jennifer Aniston,’” Gomez said, laughing. Now, their friendship seems stronger than ever, with Aniston crediting Gomez for helping her navigate the sometimes daunting world of social media, something the actress has admitted in the past doesn’t come naturally to her.
While fans love seeing the pair’s sweet connection, Jennifer Aniston is also making headlines for another reason: her rumored romance with wellness author and speaker Jim Curtis. “They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends,” an insider told People. “Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. She’s really into self-help and wellness.
They are dating, but it’s still casual.” Curtis, known for his work in the wellness industry, seems to share Aniston’s passion for personal growth and healthy living — a connection that reportedly drew them closer. The romance chatter comes just months after Aniston was spotted soaking up the sun on a summer getaway in Mallorca, a trip that sparked plenty of online buzz.
While she’s kept her dating life largely private in recent years, fans are already speculating about where this new connection might lead. Between her growing friendship with Gomez and her rumored new romance, Aniston seems to be in a good place — focusing on relationships that bring positivity and joy into her life.
Gomez, for her part, continues to balance her own busy career with music, acting, and running her beauty brand, Rare Beauty. But she’s clearly carved out space for her friendship with Aniston, and the feeling appears mutual. Whether they’re swapping stories, offering each other advice, or just enjoying low-key hangouts, it’s clear these two powerhouse women share a genuine bond — and fans can’t get enough of it.