Nearly 20 years after one of Hollywood’s most iconic breakups, the love story of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston continues to capture the public’s imagination—and according to some tabloid reports, even Brad Pitt’s mother is hoping for a romantic revival.

While both actors have gone through high-profile relationships and divorces since their 2005 split, the hope of a reconciliation between Brad and Jen has never fully died, especially in the hearts of fans. Now, new rumors are fueling that fire—and this time, it’s not just about the former couple. It’s about family.

According to a recent article published by Star magazine, Brad Pitt has been secretly spending more time with his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston. The report claims that the former couple has been enjoying quiet, romantic weekends together, reigniting old sparks and bonding over their shared history and personal growth since the end of their marriage.

“They’ve both changed so much over the years,” an alleged insider told Star. “The time apart has helped them realize what they lost. Now, when they’re together, there’s this undeniable connection.”

The tabloid goes even further, suggesting that their renewed bond might be thanks, in part, to Brad Pitt’s mother, Jane Pitt, who reportedly never stopped loving Jennifer Aniston as a daughter-in-law. According to The Globe, Mrs. Pitt was “devastated” by the couple’s divorce in 2005 and has always hoped that they would find their way back to each other.

“She never accepted Angelina Jolie the way she did Jennifer,” a source reportedly told The Globe. “Jane still talks about Jen like she’s part of the family. She’s been praying for years that Brad would come to his senses.”

This isn’t the first time Mrs. Pitt has been mentioned in stories about her son’s love life. Longtime observers of Brad’s career and personal life have often noted the close relationship he shares with his mother, and how she has remained protective of him throughout the highs and lows of his marriages and divorces.

But as touching—and tantalizing—as these tabloid tales may be, not everyone is buying them.

Shortly after Star and The Globe published their stories, the rumor-busting outlet Gossip Cop reached out to Pitt’s representative for comment. In a swift and decisive response, the rep denied the reports, stating that Brad’s mother is not involved in his romantic decisions.

“This narrative is completely fabricated,” said the rep. “Brad and Jennifer maintain a friendly relationship, but they are not dating, and his mother is not pushing for a reunion.”

Despite the firm denial, the speculation persists. And it’s easy to see why. The idea of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston finding their way back to each other feels like the plot of a romantic film—two megastars, having loved, lost, and matured, finally realizing that their greatest love was their first.

Fueling this fantasy was a viral moment back in early 2020, when Pitt and Aniston were photographed backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The photos—of the two warmly embracing and smiling—sent fans into a frenzy. Many interpreted the encounter as a sign that the two had rekindled not only their friendship, but perhaps something deeper.

“That moment at the SAGs felt so real,” said longtime fan Chelsea Robbins, 48, of Atlanta. “The way they looked at each other—it reminded us of everything we loved about them as a couple.”

In the years since their divorce, both Brad and Jennifer have spoken candidly about their relationship, though they’ve rarely entertained the idea of a reunion publicly.

Jennifer Aniston, who later married actor Justin Theroux (before divorcing in 2017), has maintained a consistently cordial tone when asked about Brad. She has described their relationship as one that’s been healed over time, characterized now by mutual respect and friendship.

“We’ve moved on, and we’ve grown,” Aniston said in a 2021 interview. “There’s no bad blood. We’re friends.”

Brad Pitt, whose marriage to Angelina Jolie ended in a contentious and drawn-out divorce, has taken a more private approach to discussing his past relationships in recent years. While he has not made any direct comments about rekindling things with Aniston, he has acknowledged making mistakes in his personal life and striving to become a better person.

“Life is about evolving,” he said in a 2020 interview with GQ. “You learn, you grow. Sometimes the most painful experiences are the ones that teach you the most.”

For many fans, that growth is exactly why they believe a reunion with Aniston is possible—even if unlikely.

“Brad and Jen were so young when they got married,” said pop culture commentator Riley Mendez. “They’ve both been through so much. If there’s a time for them to find each other again, it would be now—when they know who they are, and what really matters.”

In the social media age, where every celebrity sighting is dissected and every nostalgic photo becomes a meme, stories like this one take on a life of their own. Fan pages dedicated to “Braniston” continue to rack up followers. Dozens of Instagram accounts post daily throwbacks of the couple during their early-2000s heyday. Some even use AI to create images of what their hypothetical children would look like—an idea that evokes the similar curiosity surrounding other once-iconic pairs like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

“People are obsessed with what could have been,” said media analyst Natalie Kerr. “It’s not just about Brad and Jen—it’s about the idea that love can come full circle. That maybe, just maybe, people can find their way back to each other.”

As for Brad and Jen, both are reportedly single and continuing to focus on their respective careers. Aniston is currently filming a new season of The Morning Show, while Pitt is working on multiple film projects as a producer and actor.

Whatever their current relationship status may be, one thing is certain: The world isn’t ready to give up on Brad and Jen just yet.

Whether it’s just a lingering friendship or the slow burn of something deeper, the idea that a mother’s wish might help reunite one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples is a story too sweet for fans to ignore—even if it’s not yet true.