Wow, I was just hit with a heavy wave of nostalgia. Remember when Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston had a thing? It was circa 2010, when they were promoting The Bounty Hunter. In retrospect, I think Aniston and Butler were hitting it for a time but it wasn’t really a relationship per se. It was more like the occasional Butler-ing, which… I mean, back then, I liked him so maybe I didn’t want to admit it. Post-Port-o-potty, not so much. But back then, he was fun and I would imagine it was probably a fun post-John Mayer fling for Aniston. Allegedly, Aniston and Butler remained friends so whatever happened between them didn’t leave any bad feelings.
I bring this up because The Butler made a surprise appearance in the latest “Jennifer and Justin Theroux are almost over” story in this week’s In Touch Weekly. By now I’m sure you’ve heard that JustJen came out for some pre-Oscar festivities, by way of CAA’s annual pre-Oscar party last Saturday night. Justin and Jennifer held hands and looked “happy” and “sources” were sure to tell every major media outlet about that happiness. Justin flew to LA last week, and it was the first time he and Aniston had been in the same city since December (reportedly). So, all is well in JustJen Land. Except In Touch Weekly says that no, Justin still has “one foot out the door” and that Jennifer has been crying on a certain Scotsman’s shoulder. Ooooh… I hope this is true!
It was a rare sight: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux arm-in-arm at a major Hollywood event, after staying apart for two months. Justin missed Jennifer’s 45th birthday and Valentine’s Day, but Justin made sue to return to LA for the Motion Picture & TV Fund’s annual Night Before party.
“They were both flashing big smiles,” says an onlooker. “They seemed happy.”
In reality, they’re far from it. While Justin beamed and worked the room with Jen, a source reveals Justin has been making friends think he and Jen are all but over. “He’s hinting the wedding will not happen,” says an insider. “He’s never been the marrying kind… it seems like he’s moving on.”
Justin’s been happily living the life of a bachelor in NYC for two months, hitting the town with pals and staying at the one-bedroom apartment he lived in before Jen came along. Meanwhile, Jennifer was reportedly leaving on an old flame in LA. In recent weeks, lonely Jen has met up with Gerard Butler for drinks and lunches. But she’s still desperate to make it work Justin, says a source: “She’s extremely clingy. She won’t give up easily.”
But Justin has already gotten all he can out of the relationship – like a red-hot career. “Justin’s whole life changed when he got involved with Jen… he knew exactly what he was getting into. He’s at the top of his game, thanks in large part to Jen.” Justin is headlining HBO’s The Leftovers and he’s also written the sequel to Zoolander. “Since his star has risen, he’s been pulling away from her emotionally.”
Another red flag? Justin’s comments about commitment. “At a recent gathering, he said, ‘I’m just not that into family,’” reveals the source, who believes Justin meant he didn’t want to have kids with Jen, something she’s always longed for. “Her friends don’t think his cavalier attitude is good for her. But for Jen, not being alone trumps any issues she’s having with a guy.”
But, “Justin has checked out and has been acting like a single guy. The passion has cooled for him. It’s clear the relationship will end soon.”
[From In Touch Weekly, print edition]
Do I believe every word of this In Touch story? Eh. I believe the essence of it, mostly because that’s the vibe I get from their relationship too: that Justin used Jennifer to get famous and that he’s sort of over it. I was genuinely surprised that Jen and Justin didn’t make a big show at some of the Oscar parties, like the Vanity Fair party or even Madonna’s party. I also want to see what People Magazine has to say about Jennifer and Justin… for now, everything is suspiciously quiet as far as “official” leaks from Team JustJen to the celebrity magazine of record.
Also: I would love it if Jennifer and Gerard Butler had a repeat of their 2010 mess. I kind of think they belong together now.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
