Jennifer Aniston Backs Ex Justin Theroux As He Welcomes First Child With New Wife

  • By Sophie
  • April 21, 2026, 11 a.m.

Jennifer Aniston Shows Support for Justin Theroux's New Chapter

Jennifer Aniston, known worldwide for her iconic role in Friends, is making headlines for reaching out to her ex-husband, Justin Theroux, following his journey into fatherhood. Almost a decade after their divorce was finalized, the Hollywood actress didn't shy away from publicly showing her support.

Justin Theroux, the Mulholland Drive actor who once shared vows with Jennifer from 2015 to 2018, recently took to social media to reveal that he and his new wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, have welcomed a baby boy. The birth announcement was accompanied by an intimate black-and-white photo of the newborn lying on Justin's bare chest, highlighting the tender moment of skin-to-skin bonding. Their caption simply read: "He's here," punctuated with a dove of peace emoji.

“It's beautiful to see a new chapter in Justin's life,” a source close to Jennifer shared. “Jennifer is all about celebrating happiness and new beginnings.”

New Beginnings for Justin and Nicole

Justin and Nicole, who married in a low-key ceremony on a beach in Tulum, Mexico last year, have been the talk of the town since revealing their pregnancy in December. The couple, who kept the baby's gender a secret until birth, delighted fans with their announcement, which quickly racked up over 32,000 likes, including a notable heart from Jennifer Aniston herself.

Nicole, famed for her role as Agent Jane in HBO's Paradise, was first seen with a baby bump at the season two premiere of Justin's Amazon Prime show, Fallout. Their whirlwind romance dazzled the public, with speculation of their engagement hitting its peak after Nicole was spotted wearing a sparkling four-carat diamond ring by jeweller Stephanie Gottlieb.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Reflects on Her Own Journey

Throughout her own life, Jennifer Aniston has been open about her struggles with fertility. In a candid conversation on the Armchair Expert podcast, she shared the emotional challenges she faced, including multiple rounds of unsuccessful IVF. "When people say: 'But you can adopt,' I don't want to adopt. I want my own DNA in a little person," Jennifer expressed.

Despite the difficulties, Jennifer has found peace with her journey. "It's so peaceful," she mentioned, acknowledging the point when she realized it was beyond her control. "It's very emotional, especially in the moment when they say 'that's it,' because there is a weird moment when that happens."

Jennifer's heartfelt response to Justin's baby news shows her supportive spirit and resilience, proving that new beginnings can be celebrated, even from afar.

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Author: Sophie