Justin Theroux: 'I Still Feel Protective of Jennifer Aniston' Amid Engagement

Justin Theroux Talks About His Bond With Ex-Wife Jennifer Aniston

The actor reflects on his relationship with Aniston and his current engagement to fiancee Nicole Beharie.

In a recent interview with The New York Times, actor Justin Theroux opened up about his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston and his current engagement to actress Nicole Beharie.

Theroux and Aniston were married from 2015 to 2017, and they have remained close friends since their divorce. Theroux said that he still feels "protective" of Aniston, and he is happy to see her happy in her current relationship with actor Jason Sudeikis.

"I think the world of her," Theroux said of Aniston. "She is a remarkable woman, and I am very grateful for the time we had together. I will always be there for her, and I will always be protective of her."

Theroux also spoke about his relationship with Beharie, whom he met on the set of the TV show The Leftovers in 2014. Theroux said that he is "very much in love" with Beharie, and he is excited to start a new chapter in his life with her.

"Nicole is an amazing woman," Theroux said. "She is beautiful, intelligent, and kind. I am so lucky to have her in my life."

Theroux and Beharie got engaged in 2021, and they are planning to marry later this year. The couple have not yet announced a wedding date.