Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are the dynamic duo leading the way in Apple’s highly anticipated series, The Morning Show, which can be streamed on the latest platform, AppleTV+.
During the premiere on Monday night, both actresses dazzled in elegant black attire as they graced the red carpet in New York City.
Adding to the star-studded event, Apple CEO Tim Cook made an appearance to show his support for the company’s exciting new project.
At the premiere of their television series, The Morning Show, in New York City on Monday night, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon dazzled as the leading ladies of the show.
Matching perfectly in their elegant black dresses, both women stood out as they guided the celebrities down the red carpet.
At the event, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, made an appearance and showed off his cool style by flashing a peace sign. The 58-year-old American executive took the time to pose for a photo with the A-list celebrities at the event. Dressed in a sharp navy blue suit, white dress shirt, patterned tie, and brown leather shoes, Tim looked handsome and effortlessly cool. With an estimated net worth of $625 million, Tim Cook definitely looked like the top dog of the evening.
Squad ambitions: The 58-year-old American business executive and industrial engineer made sure to take a moment to snap a picture with the popular A-list pair.
Relaxed: Tim showed just how laid-back he was by casually giving a peace sign while confidently walking down the red carpet.
The fantastic threesome: The successful leader, with a net worth around $625 million, appeared stylish in a sharp navy suit paired with a clean white button-up shirt, a trendy patterned tie, and elegant brown leather shoes.
A great time was had by all as the three friends were joined by a bunch of other people for a delightful photo on the red carpet.
During their promotional day in NYC, Jennifer, Tim, and Reese took a moment to snap a photo in front of a glowing Apple TV+ sign. Later, at David Geffen Hall, Reese and Jennifer struck a pose together on the black carpet. Jennifer, known for her role in Friends, looked stunning in a sleeveless black sheath gown with a high neckline. Her shoulder-length hair was styled in loose beachy waves, framing her glowing smile. The 50-year-old actress kept her accessories simple, opting for gold leaf dangle earrings and black open-toe heels to complete her chic look.
As a duo, they snapped a photo on the plush carpet before making their way into the iconic David Geffen Hall.
Reaching for the sky: Jen, the popular actress from Friends, looked stunning in a sleek black dress. The gown had a high neckline and no sleeves, giving her a sophisticated and elegant look.
Extras: The actress, who is in her fifties, opted for a minimalist approach when it came to accessories, wearing just a pair of elegant gold leaf earrings and stylish black open-toe heels.
Aniston was as stunning as ever in her flawless appearance.
Always in style: Her iconic golden hair cascaded down, parted perfectly in the middle.
Having a great time: Jennifer was clearly enjoying herself at the event, grinning from ear to ear.
Stunning: She opted for a minimalist and elegant look
The pair looked like they were having a great time together, with Jen making a comeback to TV after Friends ended in 2004. She kept her makeup simple but stunning, with her bright blue eyes standing out with a lined look, rosy cheeks, and a shiny natural lip. Reese, on the other hand, rocked a sequined knee-length dress and Louboutin heels. Her strapless black Celine dress had a bold gold strip at the top and showed off her figure with its tight silhouette.
Glam: Even with her bright blue eyes stealing the spotlight, her lined eyes, rosy cheeks, and naturally glossy lips continued to turn heads.
Rewritten: At the same time, her fellow actor Reese wore a shimmering knee-length dress with sequins, paired with stylish Louboutin heels.
Fashion designer: The strapless Celine dress she wore was chic, with a bold gold detail at the neckline that accentuated her curves. The form-fitting silhouette highlighted her figure flawlessly.
Reese complemented her outfit with understated accessories, choosing pieces from Taffin Jewelry. She wore elegant black and silver dangle earrings along with a stylish black jewel ring.
Atmosphere: The two celebrities had a good chuckle while posing together on the red carpet.
Reese was absolutely breathtaking in her strapless dress, striking her best poses for the camera.
Excited to see everyone: She welcomed her fans with a wide grin
What an evening it was as the two celebrities joyfully took photos side by side. The 43-year-old actress flaunted her chest area with a stylish blunt blonde bob that she elegantly swept back behind her ears. Keeping her look minimalistic, Reese adorned herself with Taffin Jewelry, complemented by black and silver earrings and a striking black gemstone ring. Her makeup artist, Kelsey Deenihan, gave her a sultry dark smokey eye and a flawlessly rosy complexion to complete her stunning appearance.
Rocking a chic all-black ensemble, Ashley Graham proudly flaunted her growing belly as she walked down the red carpet in a high-neck top paired with strappy heels.
Looking lovely in pink: Emmy Rossum looked absolutely amazing in her head-to-toe pink ensemble, featuring a stylish pink suit and matching heels.
On The Morning Show, Jennifer takes on the role of Alex Levy, the lead anchor of the morning news show with the same name. The show follows Alex as she navigates the aftermath of her co-host Mitch Kessler (played by Steve Carell) being fired due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Determined to keep her job and pave a new direction for her career, Alex clashes with network executives. Reese plays Bradley Jackson, a young journalist who critiques Alex’s show and is viewed as her potential replacement. Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass also feature in the series as a network executive and the show’s executive producer, respectively.
Coordinating liner: The ex-Shameless actress coordinated her eyeliner with her pretty pink ensemble.
Emmy outfit match: Wendy Williams rocked a pink suit-inspired ensemble, but hers had a touch of oversized flair.
Lena Waithe opted for a laid-back yet stylish look at the premiere, sporting a vibrant yellow jacket, acid washed jeans, green sneakers, and a grey hoodie. While some of the main stars like Crudup and Carell were missing, the event saw the attendance of some of the show’s lesser-known characters.
Bel Powely exuded elegance in a white and blue tulle gown with a high neck and puffed sleeves, portraying the role of production assistant Claire Canway. Janina Gavankar, who plays Alison Namazi, turned heads in a black lace gown featuring cutouts and sheer lace details.
Notable personalities like Emmy Rossum, Mindy Kaling, Naomi Watts, and Wendy Williams showed their support at the premiere. The show’s popularity extended to the news media with the likes of George Stephanopoulos, Gayle King, and Elaine Welteroth also in attendance.
Katie Aselton stunned in a low-cut pink tea-length dress paired with elegant silver stilettos.
Staying cozy: Amy Sedaris sported a stylish red plaid dress paired with a comfy grey hoodie on top.
Taking a bold fashion choice, Janina Gavankar, in her role as Alison Namazi, looked stunning in a black lace dress with a high neckline that featured a sheer skirt, giving a glimpse of her undergarments.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, each episode of the series had a production cost of $15 million. The show has already been renewed for a second season, bringing the total budget for two seasons to $300 million.
The first three episodes of the series will be available on Friday, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly on AppleTV+ starting at $4.99 per month.
Critics who were given a preview of the first three episodes of the show gave it mixed reviews. By Monday morning, it had a Metacritic score of 60 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71.
Reviewers generally agreed that the first two episodes were lacking in excitement, but noted that the show starts to pick up momentum and deviate from its initial setup in the third episode.
Special appearance: Mindy Kaling, who made a guest appearance on the show, perfectly complemented the main actresses by wearing a stylish black dress with an eye-catching asymmetrical top.
Floral: Naomi Watts looked stylish and graceful in a cream floral dress paired with pink stilettos adorned with a diamond-encrusted strap.
Dotty: Jodi Balfour looked stunning in a chic black lace top paired with a cute pink polka dot skirt.
Critics raved about the performances of the stars, with Entertainment Weekly’s Kristen Baldwin praising Aniston for her powerful acting and IGN’s Rosie Knight declaring Witherspoon as the standout of the show, bringing both anger and depth to her role as a journalist with moral dilemmas.
Some of the criticism targeted the writing and creative direction of the show, which are overseen by Aniston and Witherspoon as executive producers.
According to THR’s critic Daniel Feinberg, the show initially struggled to find its footing but eventually found a more satisfying and confident stride by the third episode.
Feinberg noted that the series has potential with its talented cast, but emphasized that for a show of this caliber and importance in the Streaming Wars, there is still room for improvement before a solid recommendation can be made.
Overview: British actress Bel Powley stood out with her own distinctive fashion sense while portraying a personal assistant character on the show. She opted for a tulle dress in white and blue, featuring eye-catching puffed sleeves.
Michelle Meredith has made multiple appearances as Lindsey Sherman, dressed in a stylish black and silver leopard print pantsuit paired with a black bustier top.
Victoria Tate looked stunning in a sleek silver mini dress paired with stylish black booties as she took on the role of Rena Robinson.
Amber Friendly looked stunning as Layla Bell in a silver long-sleeved dress, brightened up with bold red heels and a matching clutch.
IndieWire’s Ben Travers observed that the show seems to have confidence in its story, but lacks a clear message. He mentioned that having attractive actors isn’t enough to hold viewers’ interest when the plot is unclear.
On the other hand, Paste’s Amy Amatangelo was a bit more gentle in her critique, stating that the show is decent but falls short of expectations for a major streaming platform launch. She commented that the show needs to be exceptional, rather than just satisfactory.
The series delves into the timely issue of the #MeToo movement within the realm of morning news programs, shining a light on the ongoing struggles faced by anchors like Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose who have faced allegations.
Coordinating liner: Krys Marshall complemented her purple tulle outfit with eyeliner in a matching hue.
Ex-Editor-In-Chief: Elaine Welteroth, who previously held the top editorial position at Teen Vogue, exuded confidence in a stylish blue plaid pantsuit.
Headliner: Gayle King stunned in a bare dress adorned with high heels and a vibrant handbag
Evening out: George Stephanopoulos and his spouse Alexandra Wentworth