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Jennifer Aniston<\/a><\/strong> leaned on her ex-husband Brad Pitt<\/a><\/strong> over the course of 15 months as her \u00admarriage<\/a> to Justin Theroux<\/a><\/strong> crumbled, a source has reportedly claimed.<\/p>\n But Aniston\u2019s publicist has denied that Pitt has been her \u201cshoulder to cry on\u201d since her relationship with Theroux imploded.<\/p>\n The star\u2019s rep said the claim is \u201canother fabrication.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the UK\u2019s Sunday People, however, the insider claimed, \u201cJen and Brad have remained close since their 2005 split, but she has leaned on him more over the past 15 months.\u201d<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston\u2019s Packed On \u2018Nearly 50 pounds\u2019 Amid Marriage Meltdown, Claims Source<\/a><\/p>\n Also, Entertainment Tonight<\/em> reporter Nancy O\u2019Dell<\/strong> contended that Aniston, 49, is \u201cfriendly\u201d with Pitt, 54, the publication stated.<\/p>\n Pitt famously left wife Aniston for Angelina Jolie. They later wed but also split up.<\/p>\n As Radar readers know, the Friends star confirmed her breakup with Theroux, 46, on Thursday, and there has been a shocking website claim that the two were never even legally married in the first place<\/a>!<\/p>\n But it\u2019s been reported that Aniston retains strong affection for her first (and only?) husband Pitt.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Jen Aniston Is All Smiles On Night Out With Sandra Bullock Amid \u2018Chelsea\u2019 Show Fail<\/a><\/p>\n O\u2019Dell claimed, \u201cThey have each other\u2019s numbers and communicate from time to time. Jen and Brad have remained friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n However, O\u2019Dell also claimed that Aniston and Pitt, who were married from 2000 to 2005, were \u201cabsolutely not together\u201d while she was with Theroux.<\/p>\n Still, O\u2019Dell contended coyly, in reference to Aniston and Pitt ever getting back together, \u201cYou cannot predict the future.\u201d<\/p>\n The Sunday People source claimed, \u201cBrad has been working on getting his life and mindset back on track.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Wearing Thin! Brad Pitt UNRECOGNIZABLE At First Public Appearance Since Angie Split<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHis drive is to wrap up his divorce, set up family arrangements then perhaps think about romance. Jen and he had an amazing friendship before their love blossomed and he has always known she has a huge heart.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter everything he put her through, she forgave him and he is overwhelmed by that.<\/p>\n \u201cThis a long way from a reunion\u2026[but] never say never,\u201d claimed the source.<\/p>\n Aniston and Theroux announced their breakup after only two-and-a-half years<\/a> of marriage.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Revenge Facelift! Brad Pitt Has \u2018Fillers, Botox & Peels\u2019 In Wake Of Bitter Divorce<\/a><\/p>\n The announcement read, in part, \u201cIn an effort to reduce any further speculation, we have decided to announce our separation. This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship\u2026.Above all, we are determined to maintain the deep respect and love that we have for one another.\u201d<\/p>\n Radar told you first that Aniston and Theroux were breaking up and detailed their many issues.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Wearing Thin! Brad Pitt UNRECOGNIZABLE At First Public Appearance Since Angie Split<\/a><\/p>\n Just one of them was that controlling Aniston tried to ban Theroux from eating certain foods in a bizarre diet demand<\/a>, an insider said.<\/p>\n Aniston celebrated her birthday with a party last weekend with Theroux nowhere to be seen<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also, the Friends star\u2019s body language with her \u201chusband\u201d looked cold in their last photos together, a body language expert<\/a> said.<\/p>\n