Jennifer Aniston surprised fans by making a rare public reference to her ex-husband Brad Pitt As he reunites with his ‘Friends’ co-star Lisa Kudrow. In return, Aniston reflected on some of the beloved sitcom’s most memorable moments, including famous Thanksgiving episodes and a long list of famous guest stars.During Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ series, while discussing fan-favorite episodes, Aniston asked Kudrow if he enjoyed filming the annual Thanksgiving special. Kudrow warmly replied, “Yeah. Those were great, the Thanksgiving episodes. When Brad was on, it was hilarious.”
What Jennifer Aniston had to say about Brad Pitt and celebrity guests on ‘Friends’
Aniston revealed that she still finds it amusing to think about the level of celebrity that came from the ‘Friends’ set, citing Pitt alongside other notable guest stars including Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Isabella Rossellini and Sean Penn. He also revealed that many of the show’s celebrity guests were surprisingly nervous about appearing on the sitcom despite their success in film and television, with Sean Penn among those feeling the pressure.Kudrow reflected on the challenge the guest stars faced in finding the right tone. “Nervous. Well, because what’s the tone? It’s not theater; it’s for TV. It’s not a movie. What the hell is this? And it’s a good question,” he said. “I remember someone once asked. I didn’t know how to explain it, and I said, ‘Oh, speak louder. Same intention, louder.'”Pitt made his memorable appearance in the Season 8 Thanksgiving episode “The One With the Rumor” that aired in 2001. He played Will Colbert, Ross and Monica Geller’s former high school classmate, Rachel Green, who had a strong dislike for Aniston’s character.
The lasting legacy of ‘Friends’
The conversation also touched on the wider legacy of the show. Aniston and Kudrow starred alongside Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry during the show’s ten seasons from 1994 to 2004. The actors negotiated contracts together, eventually earning $1 million per episode for the final two seasons. They later reunited for the ‘Friends: The Reunion’ special in 2021, reportedly earning $2.5 million each for their appearances.
Personal life of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
By the time Pitt filmed his ‘Friends’ cameo, he and Aniston were one of Hollywood’s most famous couples. The couple began dating in 1998 and married in a lavish Malibu wedding in 2000, before announcing their separation in January 2005.Since their split, both have moved on. Pitt later married actress Angelina Jolie, with whom he shares six children, before the two filed for divorce in 2016. Although the years have passed, the former couple has maintained a friendly relationship. Pitt attended Aniston’s 50th birthday celebration in 2019, and the pair delighted fans when they shared a warm moment backstage at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Pitt is reportedly dating Ines de Ramon, while Aniston is dating wellness expert Jim Curtis.
