Entertainment TV Courteney Cox Posts Sweet Tribute for Boyfriend Johnny McDaid's 46th Birthday: 'I Love You' The Friends alum has been dating Johnny McDaid, who turned 46 on Sunday, since 2013 By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Instagram Twitter Website Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation." People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 25, 2022 03:37 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Courteney Cox is showering her boyfriend Johnny McDaid with love on his special day. As the Snow Patrol rocker turned 46 on Sunday, Cox shared a sweet tribute for him on Instagram. She included a carousel of photos taken over the course of their relationship, including a photo of them laying in bed together and a few with their friend, Ed Sheeran. "Happy birthday to my multitalented Johnny!" the Friends alum, 58, captioned the post. "He may be getting older (kinda) but watching him play never does." "I love you J," she added. Cox has been dating McDaid since 2013. The couple was introduced by Sheeran, 31, who is a mutual friend of the pair. Cox and McDaid got engaged after nine months together, but they later called off their engagement in late 2015. The twosome then reconciled in 2016. Courteney Cox Opens Up About Her 8-Year Romance with Johnny McDaid: 'Love Is Precious' Amid the COVID-19 lockdown period, the pair maintained a long-distance relationship. Cox remained in the United States while McDaid was in his native Europe. They reunited in December 2020 after nine months apart. Earlier this year, Cox told PEOPLE that she's "never met someone more patient" than her musician beau. "He's a great advice-giver. I love his heart, his intentions. His morals. He's extremely talented and obviously musical, but he's a poet and a writer," she continued. "He's just so smart, and I find that really sexy. And then he is gorgeous." George Pimentel/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Scream star was previously married to David Arquette from 1999 to 2013. The former couple share 18-year-old daughter Coco. Addressing the possibility of her remarrying someday, Cox told PEOPLE: "I don't know." "I'm definitely not opposed to it," she added. "I just don't think about it."