Jennifer Aniston, the beloved Hollywood actress known for her role in Friends, has sent fans into a frenzy after accidentally revealing the identity of her new romantic partner through a subtle detail in a recent social media post.

The 56-year-old star, who has kept her love life largely private since her 2018 divorce from Justin Theroux, shared a seemingly innocent photo on Instagram that sparked intense speculation—and ultimately uncovered the mystery man’s identity.

The photo, posted on April 14, 2025, showed Aniston enjoying a cozy dinner at her $21 million Bel Air home. In the foreground, she held a glass of wine, captioning the image, “Quiet nights at home 🍷.” But eagle-eyed fans quickly zeroed in on a reflection in the wine glass: a man’s silhouette, wearing a distinctive leather jacket with a recognizable logo.

Within hours, social media sleuths identified the jacket as one frequently worn by none other than Bradley Cooper, the 50-year-old actor and director known for films like A Star Is Born and Silver Linings Playbook. Cooper, who has been single since his 2019 split from Irina Shayk, has long been a friend of Aniston’s, but this photo has fueled rumors of a deeper connection.

“Jen and Bradley have known each other for years, but that reflection—it’s unmistakable,” one fan wrote on X. “That’s his signature jacket from the Nightmare Alley premiere in 2021!” Others pointed out that the pair were spotted together at a charity event in Los Angeles last month, laughing and appearing close, though no romantic link was confirmed at the time. The photo’s accidental reveal has since gone viral, with #JenAndBradley trending across platforms.

Aniston, who joined Instagram in 2019 and famously broke the app by gaining a million followers in just over five hours, has a history of keeping her relationships out of the spotlight. Her past marriages to Brad Pitt (2000–2005) and Justin Theroux (2015–2018) were highly publicized, as were her relationships with Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.

In recent years, she’s expressed a desire to date someone outside the entertainment industry, telling PEOPLE in 2021, “That’d be nice.” Yet, sources suggest Cooper might be the exception. “Jen and Bradley have always had chemistry, but timing was never right until now,” an insider told HELLO! magazine. “They’ve been spending more time together, and Jen’s happier than ever.”

Cooper, a father to daughter Lea De Seine with ex-partner Irina Shayk, has been focusing on his career and co-parenting in recent years. His friendship with Aniston dates back to at least 2009, when they co-starred in the rom-com He’s Just Not That Into You. Fans now speculate that their long-standing bond may have evolved into something more, especially given Aniston’s recent comments about being open to love. In a 2022 interview with Allure, she said, “I’d love a relationship. There are moments I want to just crawl up in a ball and say, ‘I need support.’ It would be wonderful to come home and fall into somebody’s arms.”

Neither Aniston nor Cooper has commented on the rumors, and Aniston’s team has not responded to inquiries. The actress, who values her privacy, may have inadvertently let the cat out of the bag with this photo, but for now, fans are celebrating the potential pairing of two Hollywood icons. As one X user put it, “Jen and Bradley together? This is the rom-com we’ve all been waiting for!” Whether this marks the start of a new chapter for Aniston remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: her fans will be watching closely for the next clue.