Jennifer Aniston shines as guest host on Ellen: A glimpse into their real-life friendship and comedic banter

Ellen’s first-ever guest 17 years ago, Jennifer Aniston, stepped in to guest host the show for her close friend. Looking absolutely stunning, Aniston took over Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime show on Friday while Ellen supposedly had to deal with a trip to the DMV. Seizing the opportunity, the 50-year-old actress dished out some juicy secrets about the daytime star, diving straight into the scandalous gossip.

Welcome Jen: Jennifer Aniston looked sublime as she guest-hosted for Ellen DeGeneres on her hit daytime show Friday

Greetings Jen: Jennifer Aniston appeared absolutely stunning when she filled in as a guest host on Ellen DeGeneres’ popular daytime talk show last Friday.

And now: Aniston also reminded the audience that The Ellen DeGeneres Show is filmed on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, which just so happened to have been Aniston's professional home when she was filming Friends from 1994 to 2004

Now, Aniston highlighted that The Ellen DeGeneres Show is recorded at the Warner Bros. studio in Burbank. Interestingly, this was also Aniston’s workplace during her time filming Friends from 1994 to 2004.

“She just tosses pennies like it’s no big deal. Right into the trash, right in front of everyone,” Jen teased, joking about Ellen’s massive wealth. “Those must be her ‘good luck’ pennies!”
Another amusing tidbit was revealed by Aniston, who shared, “I can’t even step into her dressing room because she’s got one of those Gwyneth Paltrow candles burning!”
After exchanging a few more playful secrets, the Cake actress took a trip down memory lane and disclosed a little-known fact about her relationship with Ellen: “I was actually Ellen’s very first guest on this show!”
This reference was to Aniston’s appearance on Ellen’s show on September 8, 2003, which marked the debut episode of the beloved, Emmy Award-winning talk show.

'I was actually Ellen's very first guest on this show!': Jen began reminiscing about the past and shared a true 'secret,' or rather, little-known fact about her and Ellen

“I was actually the inaugural guest on Ellen’s show!” Jen fondly recalled the past and disclosed an interesting tidbit, a lesser-known detail about her relationship with Ellen.

Baby Jen: She was referring to her September 8, 2003 appearance on Ellen's show, which indeed was the first-ever episode of the long-running, Emmy Award-winning talk show

Little Jen mentioned her debut on Ellen’s show on September 8, 2003, which marked the start of the popular and award-winning talk show’s run.

Absent host: Ellen was not hosting Friday's episode because she said she had to go to the DMV

Missing presenter: Ellen was not the host of Friday’s show as she mentioned she had to make a trip to the DMV.

Even though the original footage of her first appearance on Ellen’s show can be found on YouTube, Jennifer Aniston added a comical touch by reenacting it with young actors mimicking her and Ellen’s voices. The actress, who recently won a SAG Award for her role in The Morning Show, fondly recalled her time as a guest host on Ellen’s show. Aniston also pointed out to the audience that The Ellen DeGeneres Show is filmed on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, which was a familiar workplace for her in the past.

A hot guest: Selena Gomez talked about their first meeting in the bathroom of an event

During a recent interview, Selena Gomez shared a funny story about her initial encounter with a special guest in the restroom at an event.

A rare sight: The singer looked elegant in a long black dress as she promoted her Rare album

A unique moment: The vocalist appeared stylish in a flowing black gown while showcasing her latest Rare album.

She has arrived: Selena also said that she loves the respect she has garnered for Rare

Selena made her appearance and expressed her love for the admiration she has received for her album Rare. She mentioned spending a decade on the beloved show Friends and received an enthusiastic response from the audience. To add to the fun, Jen shared a video prank of herself hiding on the set of Central Perk from Friends, startling unsuspecting guests by jumping out from behind the couch. The upcoming episode, airing on Friday, will feature Aniston hosting guests Will Ferrell and Selena Gomez.

Funny people chatting: The episode, which airs Friday, will see Aniston welcome guests Will Ferrell...

A group of hilarious individuals having a conversation: In the upcoming episode set to air on Friday, Aniston will be joined by special guests such as Will Ferrell…

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