Why Jennifer Aniston's ex-husband just approached her

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Justin Theroux proved that exes can remain friends.

Aniston's ex-husband Justin Theroux recently shared a sweet photo with his rescue dog Kuma, showing off a thoughtful gift he received from her and their pets.

In the Instagram Story post on Wednesday, October 2, Theroux — who adopted Kuma in 2018 — expressed his gratitude for this Terrible bosses As a gift from the star, he wrote, “Thank you Aunt Jen” and gave the star a sweet nickname. The note was shared alongside a photo of Kuma looking into the camera while Theroux held a special package containing Aniston's debut picture book. Clydeo takes a bite out of life.

The picture book, which Aniston, 55, announced earlier this year, aims to support the Clydeo Fund, a charitable initiative dedicated to providing resources for rescue dogs and helping them find permanent homes and the necessary care to receive rehabilitation.

Theroux, 53, and Aniston met in 2011 while working on the film together Wanderlust. They officially started dating in 2012 and got engaged that same year. After marrying in a private ceremony in 2015, the couple spent a few years together before announcing their split in 2018. “This decision was made amicably and lovingly at the end of last year. “We are two best friends who have decided to separate as a couple, but we look forward to continuing our valued friendship,” they said in a joint statement.

Despite their separation, they have maintained a strong friendship over the years and continue to support each other. Both have spoken about how important it is for them to stay in touch, with Theroux expressing his protective feelings towards the actress in a recent interview with Theroux The times. The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice The actor explained, “I still care about her a lot, so of course I feel protective,” referring to Aniston's reaction to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's controversial comments about women without children a month ago.

Theroux is currently engaged to model and actress Nicole Bloom, who is 23 years his junior. Bloom turned heads at the Venice International Film Festival in August when she wore a ring on her finger. People later confirmed that the couple is indeed engaged.