Jennifer Aniston donned a little black dress and enjoyed a cocktail as she graced the cover of Variety magazine. The cover was for the Actors On Actors edition, where The Morning Show star chatted with Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson and posed for photos by Mary Ellen Matthews. At 55, Jennifer reminisced about her iconic show Friends, which recently marked its 30th anniversary. “It feels surreal to even think about it being 30 years old,” shared the former wife of Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. The actress also shared that she misses that time period because it was before the age of social media. Aniston explained that she felt more shielded from the world when there was less online activity.
During her photoshoot for Variety, Jennifer Aniston donned a chic little black dress and enjoyed a cocktail while chatting with Quinta Brunson from the hit show Abbott Elementary for the Actors On Actors feature.
Jennifer, now 55, looked back on the iconic TV show Friends as it celebrated its 30th anniversary. She reminisced about a memory from the show’s early days, recalling a moment with co-star Matthew Perry. “I remember the day it premiered on NBC, Matthew Perry and I were having lunch when we found out Lisa was getting her hair done,” she shared. “We rushed to the salon, and I ended up washing her hair myself, which didn’t go as planned but we were so excited, it feels like it was just yesterday.”
Reflecting on the lack of social media during the filming of Friends, Aniston expressed relief. “During the ’90s and 2000s, we were lucky to not have social media or the internet, so we were shielded and insulated,” she explained. “We didn’t have to deal with people tearing us apart online. It was a simpler time, where we could move around freely in the world without being constantly connected. But on the flip side, there were no phones either, no screens bombarding us with opinions.”
At the Actors On Actors event, Quinta and Jennifer share a warm embrace as they come together for a photo.
The former partner of Brad Pitt expressed her disbelief at the fact that it has been three decades since that time. Furthermore, the famous actress also mentioned how she longs for that period because it was before the dawn of social media. Aniston elaborated on how she felt a sense of security back then when there was less activity on the internet.
Currently, the famous icon is co-starring alongside Reese Witherspoon in the TV show, The Morning Show.
Jennifer is now starring in the popular show The Morning Show alongside Reese Witherspoon. When discussing her character’s evolution in the upcoming season three, she mentioned the exciting opportunity to work with her longtime friend Jon Hamm. Exploring a more feminine and romantic side of Alex’s character was a refreshing change for Jennifer. She also alluded to a sense of liberation for Alex, embracing a more carefree attitude after facing a near-death experience during the COVID pandemic. This season, viewers can expect to see a more relaxed and adventurous side of Alex, breaking away from her perfectly put-together persona.
Brunson also shared some insights about her role in the TV show Abbott Elementary, where she co-stars alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter.
The star admitted that Sheryl Lee Ralph, without even realizing it, had a knack for making people laugh. Her sense of humor truly shined, bringing joy to those around her.
As she recounts the story of a woman falling for a new man at work, it raises questions for each character about their morals. A female journalist finds herself grappling with her journalistic integrity amidst her developing feelings.
Brunson, known for her role in Abbott Elementary alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter, shares her experiences working with her co-stars. She praises Ralph’s unexpected humor and jokes about Walter, reminiscing about watching Bruce Almighty repeatedly during a tough time in her life.
The Actors on Actors pairings for this year include a diverse mix of talent, such as Joey King and Taylor Zakhar Perez, Jodie Foster and Robert Downey Jr., Jon Hamm and Kristen Wiig, and Chloë Sevigny and Kim Kardashian, offering fans a unique insight into their favorite actors’ personalities.