Jennifer Aniston is setting the record straight, she and Gwyneth Paltrow have no problem talking about the man they both once loved, Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt. In a candid new interview with Vanity Fair, the Friends alum revealed that she and Paltrow openly acknowledge their shared romantic history with the Oscar-winning actor, and they even swap life advice when they catch up.
From Engagement Party to Friendly Conversations
Paltrow famously dated Pitt from 1994 to 1997, with the pair getting engaged before calling it quits. Just a few years later, Pitt married Aniston in 2000, a union that lasted until their 2005 divorce.
Recalling the intertwined history, Aniston shared,
“Ironically, I went to her and Brad’s engagement party. Oh, of course [we talk about Brad]. How can we not? We’re girls. We’re always swapping advice, ‘What are you doing for this? What are you doing for that? Do you have a new doctor for that?’”
Life Under the Hollywood Microscope
The actress also reflected on the intense media attention surrounding her split from Pitt, which coincided with his growing connection to Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
“It was such juicy reading for people. If they didn’t have their soap operas, they had their tabloids,” Aniston said. “It’s a shame that it had to happen, but it happened. And boy did I take it personally. They were sort of building us up and then tearing you down.”
Despite the media circus, Aniston and Paltrow have maintained a friendly, grounded relationship, proving that Hollywood breakups don’t have to lead to lifelong feuds.
From Heartbreak to Career Triumphs
Aniston has long moved past the tabloid drama, focusing instead on her thriving career. She is set to return to the small screen in season four of Apple TV+’s hit drama series alongside Reese Witherspoon and Mark Duplass. The new season, premiering September 17, will also feature Academy Award-winning French actress Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont, a mysterious new operator who shakes things up.
The intertwined love stories of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow remain a pop culture talking point decades later. From high-profile splits to red carpet appearances, the trio’s past is ingrained in Hollywood legend, and Aniston’s candidness about it just serves to pique viewers’ interest.
In an era where celebrity feuds often make headlines, Aniston and Paltrow’s mutual respect, despite their shared past, is a refreshing twist on the usual narrative.
