**Jennifer Aniston** has never fully “stepped away” from the spotlight — she remains one of Hollywood’s most active and bankable stars. But in recent years, particularly since summer 2025, there has been a noticeable shift in how publicly she engages: fewer high-profile red carpets, fewer magazine covers, and a deliberate preference for low-key, meaningful moments over constant visibility. Many fans and insiders now wonder: Did her relationship with **Jim Curtis** play a role in this quieter chapter?
The answer, according to close sources and Aniston’s own subtle comments, is **yes — but not in the way people might assume**.
Aniston has described Curtis, the 50-year-old hypnotherapist and wellness coach, as “**quite extraordinary**,” “**very special, very normal, and very kind**,” and someone who helps people “**heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity**.” She called his dedication “**a beautiful thing to commit your life to**” — words that carry unusual emotional weight from a woman who has historically been guarded about romance.
Insiders tell People (as of early 2026) that Curtis provides Aniston with something she hasn’t had in years: a sense of **safety** and emotional grounding that allows her to slow down without fear of losing relevance. He encourages her to prioritize inner peace over constant exposure, and she has reportedly embraced that freedom. They spend more time at home with her rescue dogs, enjoying quiet dinners with friends, and attending intimate wellness events rather than chasing paparazzi flashbulbs.
Here are recent candid photos of Aniston and Curtis together in early 2026, capturing their low-key, connected vibe:
This isn’t retirement — Aniston is still deeply involved in *The Morning Show* Season 5, executive producing major projects (including the upcoming *I’m Glad My Mom Died* adaptation), and growing her LolaVie brand. But the frantic, always-on energy of the past has softened.
She has said in interviews: “**I’ve learned to protect my peace**” and “**I don’t need to prove anything anymore**.” Love — or more precisely, a healthy, supportive partnership — appears to have given her the security to choose presence over performance.
Here are more glimpses of Aniston looking relaxed and genuinely content in recent outings:
At 57, Jennifer Aniston isn’t disappearing from the spotlight.
She’s simply choosing when — and how much — she wants to share it.
And for the first time in decades, that choice seems to come from a place of deep contentment rather than defense.
Love didn’t pull her away from Hollywood.
It gave her permission to enjoy the parts of life that happen off-camera.
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