Jennifer Aniston Turns To Gerard Butler

Jennifer Aniston has turned to hunky ex-boyfriend Gerard Butler for comfort — as her explosive marriage to Justin Theroux spirals toward a $225 million divorce!

“Jen has been leaning hard on Gerard as her relationship with Justin continues to disintegrate!” a source close to the former “Friends” star spilled to The National ENQUIRER.

The shocking revelation comes just weeks after The ENQUIRER reported a furious bust-up between Jen and Justin at their Bel-Air mansion on Dec. 14 — with Justin storming out and checking into a Beverly Hills hotel!

Immediately, pals confided, Jen turned to Gerard, the rugged Scottish star she dated from 2009 to 2010. “It seems like Jen has turned to Gerard to fill the void left by Justin,” spilled an insider. Meanwhile, the handsome actor has shown no hesitation to express admiration for his ex!

While promoting his latest flick, “Den of Thieves,” on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” in January, Gerard happily rated Jen as a much better kisser than his “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” co-star, Angelina Jolie!

“It’s no coincidence that just as Jen’s marriage is imploding, Gerard made a public display of affection and loyalty toward her!” our source snitched. For her part, Jen is thrilled! “She’s really touched that Gerard is proving he has her back,” revealed the insider.

What's more, the source confided the pair have been flirting with a reunion for a while. “Jen and Gerard reconnected a few months ago when she and Justin first started butting heads,” said the insider.

And though he’s been linked with actress Morgan Brown, pals revealed Gerard feels he has unfinished business with Jen. “Gerard told Jen he’s still carrying a torch for her!” our source revealed. “He’s made it clear that the timing wasn’t right before, but he’s ready to commit to her now!”