People.com Celebrity Jennifer Aniston Engaged to Justin Theroux The actress accepted Justin Theroux's wedding proposal on his birthday Friday, his rep tells PEOPLE By Julie Jordan Julie Jordan Instagram Twitter Julie Jordan is an Editor at Large for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand for 25 years, holding various roles in the Los Angeles Bureau including Associate Bureau Chief. In 2006, she relocated to the Midwest where she continues to cover all things entertainment and Hollywood, including celebrity covers, features and specials such as Sexiest Man Alive and the Beautiful Issue.Prior to joining PEOPLE, Jordan freelanced for magazines such as SOUTHERN LIVING and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She is well-versed in what it takes to be the Sexiest Man Alive (having interviewed 11 of them for their cover stories) and considers shooting a confetti cannon on-stage alongside Garth Brooks during his performance of "Friends in Low Places" a career highlight. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2012 07:20 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Jennifer Aniston is getting married to boyfriend Justin Theroux! “Justin Theroux had an amazing birthday on Friday, receiving an extraordinary gift when his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, accepted his proposal of marriage,” his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. Aniston, 43, and Theroux, 41, an actor-screenwriter, have been dating for more than a year. PHOTOS: Jennifer and Justin’s Whirlwind Romance The couple – who both starred in Wanderlust – were first spotted together in May 2011. “They are great friends,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. During an interview on Good Morning America the next month, when asked about her personal life, Aniston couldn’t hide her emotions. “Yes, I’m very happy. I’m extremely lucky, and I’m extremely happy,” she said. PHOTOS: Cooler Together: Jen and Justin’s Coordinating Style