Jennifer Aniston Reportedly Getting Help From BF As Movie Role Awakens Past Trauma

By Afouda Bamidele on August 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM EDT

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Jennifer Aniston's romance with Jim Curtis continues to heat up, with sources claiming she's depending on the hypnotherapist!

Although they have yet to confirm the relationship speculations, the "Friends" star and the life coach have been making waves for their close bond. A source recently claimed the media personality is playing a key role in helping his partner overcome her past.

Jennifer Aniston is set to star as actress Jennette McCurdy's mother in the Apple TV+ adaptation of her bestselling book, "I'm Glad My Mom Died." The source claimed this role triggered the entertainer's unresolved trauma, but Jim Curtis saved the day.

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Jennifer Aniston Is Healing From The Past Thanks To Her New Beau

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According to new reports, Curtis has been using his hypnotherapy skills to help Aniston overcome the pain of her "past traumas." An insider noted he was giving the actress personal and professional support to deal with the issues she had with her late mother, Nancy Dow, who died in 2016.

The insider alleged Aniston was forced to revisit their painful past after taking on the role of McCurdy's mother in the upcoming show. However, she could process these negative emotions and traumatic memories more easily thanks to Curtis's love and support.

"Jennifer's new relationship is giving her a safe place to process the old wounds. Jim is helping her unpick the trauma from her mother's critical words and the years of tension that followed," the insider told RadarOnline.

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Others echoed similar sentiments, noting the Apple TV+ gig drew "unavoidable and very triggering" parallels to her relationship with Dow.

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More About Jim Curtis' Efforts To Help His Partner

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The insider applauded Curtis's efforts to help Aniston heal, claiming he was "coaching her to use the pain constructively rather than bury it." They added that he made her feel like "she has finally found someone who understands the weight she has carried since childhood."

Aniston was raised by Dow after her parents divorced and has been vocal about her late mother's scathing remarks about her appearance. She reflected on their complicated relationship in a 2004 tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer, claiming she wore a lot of makeup because her mom often criticized her looks.

The actress's relationship with her mom became estranged after the latter published a bombshell memoir about their bond.

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Aniston noted she understood Dow made a mistake, but they could not fix their broken bridges when she was the only one trying to resolve their differences. They eventually reconciled before Dow's death.

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Inside Aniston's Upcoming Role As Jennette McCurdy's Mother

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Aniston's new role as McCurdy's mother made waves last month, with Deadline reporting that she was set to star and executive produce the Apple Studios show. The 10-episode project was written, executive-produced, and showrun by the former Nickelodeon star and producer Ari Katcher.

The other executive producers/production bodies include Sharon Horgan's Merman production company, actor Jerrod Carmichael, and producer Erica Kay. The show would follow the same story depicted in McCurdy's memoir, her tales of woe growing up under a domineering and narcissistic mother.

McCurdy rose to fame as a child on Nickelodeon, starring on the network's hit shows "iCarly" and "Sam & Cat." She portrayed the character Sam Puckett on both programs, gaining thousands of fans for her fierce, witty, and extroverted personality.

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The Hypnotherapist Helped The Actress Process Her Stalker Incident

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Besides helping Aniston overcome her past, The Blast shared that sources claimed Curtis had supported her through an attempted home invasion. The terrifying incident occurred in May when an alleged stalker rammed his vehicle into the gate of her Los Angeles home.

The culprit, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, was arrested and charged with felony stalking and felony vandalism after investigations revealed several mentions of Aniston on his social media platform.

Sources claimed she suffered from anxiety and intense insomnia after the incident, but Curtis helped her heal through breathing exercises and visualization hacks.

Additionally, they strengthened their bond by visiting famous wellness destinations, including the Ventana Big Sur retreat and the Sunset Tower Hotel in Hollywood.

Jennifer Aniston Is Allegedly Attempting To Look Younger For Her Man

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Curtis has reportedly become a big part of Aniston's life, with a source claiming she wished to look younger and more beautiful for him. The Blast covered the story, sharing that the source alleged Aniston was "paranoid about aging."

They claimed she had multiple plastic surgeries lined up, including a breast lift and a possible fat transfer to plump up her rear. They added that Aniston also felt insecure about the loose skin on her neck and planned to fix it, alleging she was getting more work done than fans could expect.

However, a source close to Aniston denied these claims, declaring she wasn't insecure about her body. Other insiders credited her speculated relationship with Curtis for fueling her workout regimen, noting her love for exercising was amplified by his presence.

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When will Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis confirm or deny their romance?

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