Actress Jennifer Aniston publicly interviewed her boyfriend, wellness coach Jim Curtis, at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) in New York City on Wednesday evening. The event marked the release of Curtis’s new book, The Book of Possibility, and included a 30-minute discussion followed by a question-and-answer session with attendees.
During the Q&A, Aniston revealed that she is working to overcome a ‘deep fear of public speaking’ with Curtis’s support. She described the challenge as a personal goal she is actively addressing through techniques such as deep breathing and meditation. Curtis, who has worked with Aniston privately, confirmed her progress during the event.
The interview took place at Kaufmann Concert Hall, where Aniston and Curtis engaged in banter referencing their shared history. Aniston joked about dodgeball during her high school gym classes at the same venue, saying, ‘So it’s quite a full-circle moment to be back here with you… speaking of dodging balls.’ The audience responded with laughter, and Curtis later described the moment as part of their natural chemistry.
Curtis also shared personal insights during the discussion, including his experience with a health diagnosis in his early 20s that led to partial paralysis and chronic nerve damage. He emphasized a philosophy of accepting and reframing personal struggles as sources of strength, stating, ‘You don’t have to live in your suffering. It can become your power.’ Aniston later confirmed that Curtis has been instrumental in helping her address her public speaking anxiety.
The event drew a full theater of attendees, with photos and videos capturing the couple’s interactions. Aniston and Curtis have been in a relationship since 2021, and this appearance marked one of their rare joint public engagements.