EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Jen Aniston's Shocking New Romance Leaves Close Friend Heartbroken
July 14 2010, Published 11:20 a.m. ET
She is no stranger to having her own heart broken, but as Breaking Celebrity News has uncovered, it appears Jennifer Aniston is now the one causing others heartache.
The star’s hot date with rumored new lover, True Blood actor Chris Gartin, has caused a stir, because the newly divorced father-of-two is the former husband of one of her closest friends.
While Hollywood is again asking if this is finally the one for its most famous Friend, Breaking Celebrity News has learned exclusive details about the love triangle behind the shocking hook-up — and how Jen’s new romance comes at the expense of a scorned pal.
Chris’ ex-wife, Joanne Gartin, is an Australian-born wedding planner-to-the-stars, who has long been a part of Jen’s inner circle.
They socialize in the same circle, with Courteney Cox and her husband David Arquette.
It was through that friendship where Chris met Jen, Breaking Celebrity News has learned.
“I’m really not at all interested in it,” Joanne said dismissively when asked about the relationship between Jen, 41, and Chris, 42.
But she confirmed, “Jennifer has been my friend — our friend — for over 10 years... we have known each other a long time.”
Chris was unmasked as the latest mystery man in Jen's life after the pair were photographed leaving dinner at Los Angeles’ Sunset Tower Hotel July 1, in the same vehicle.
Jen’s rep has confirmed she and Chris dined together, but is playing down reports of a blossoming romance.
While Joanne is staying mum on whether Jen swooped in on her ex-husband, her step-mother isn’t being so diplomatic.