Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are speaking again

OHMYGOSSIP — Brad Pitt has been making secret calls to Jennifer Aniston. According to a new report, the actor — who was married to Jen from 2000 – 2005 — reached out to his ex-wife after hearing stories about her ailing romance with Justin Theroux.

“It may be years since they divorced, but hears the stories,” a source said. “He has his own network of mutual friends who tell him what’s going on in Jen’s life.

“Brad still knows Jen probably better than anyone else in the world. He’s very protective and call she’s been having a tough time lately, which is why he decided to reach out to her.

“They have each other on speed dial. After they swapped a few pleasantries, Brad asked Jen if she was okay and the floodgates opened. She poured her heart out to Brad and told him all her troubles.

“Despite everything they have been through, she trusts him completely, and still says she can talks to him better than any many on earth, Justin included!

“It’s an emotional time for Jennifer, and she really needs Brad to be there for her.”