Jennifer Aniston Becomes EMOTIONAL While Detailing Her Time on Friends | E! News

Jennifer Aniston sheds several happy tears while remembering her time on Friends thirty years after the show’s premiere, adding that she and the cast found “a family forever.” In a conversation with Quinta Brunson on Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ series, Quinta and Jen get candid about their roles and how it’s impacted their lives.
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[@DutchXFangirl]

"All 5 of us-- All SIX of us..." I felt that. She has accepted that Matthew isn't in the present anymore but still includes him when talking about them as a group.

[@gsandy6107]

She made me cry, 😢 if I miss Matthew Perry as a actor, I can't even imagine what she feels. She is so beautiful. 💕

[@Anonymous47]

I think that loss is like losing a close family member. These guys practically lived in that show for 10 long years!! They set an example on how ensamble casts should gel as friends to generate timeless classics even with some of the meaningless episodes.

[@ajohonly3721]

🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@joannaperez1303]

Same I literally can't believe it 😭

[@mikepiccolo32]

​@@joannaperez1303common man shes an actress

[@JohnMartin-gj1nz]

She can’t act anyway

[@Angelica71771]

She never changes. Always her awesome humble self. Love Jennifer.

[@Anonymous47]

So true. Such a loving personality.

[@TheRealElsaJean]

OMG

[@atbp828]

Humble? She was cruel to some of her co-stars who cried because of her diva ways on set like Jay Mohr

[@alabaster193]

I love Jen. Never heard a bad thing about her and she's genuine.

[@blythegirl4348]

Can't get over how lovely Jen is. She seems like such a beautiful person inside and out.

[@GorgieClarissa]

"I'd love to come play with you'' god I love her....

[@matcam6235]

She really loved Mathew....she was a great friend to him. She looked out for him through his struggles.

[@JohnMartin-gj1nz]

He’s gone

[@boomds5602]

@@JohnMartin-gj1nz we know

[@Altaw33l]

No she didn't. None of them did. They did nothing to support their friend

[@JohnMartin-gj1nz]

@@Altaw33l yeah I know

[@LunitaSoy]

@@Altaw33l Well he did say Jennifer cared.

[@robertacacciatore5133]

She did not get emotional while detailing her time on "Friends", she got emotional when someone from the production asked Quinta to ask Jennifer how it is for her to watch "Friends" today, and she obviously got emotional over Matthew Perry's death. Overall, this was a really good segment.

[@SupernaturalLove100]

Yeah and I kinda felt like the person who said that was a vulture to tell Quinta to ask that…

[@kjkalways8470]

Jennifer is struggling and has been struggling immensely with the loss of Matthew Perry😢 It is so obvious here… and brutally hard to watch for me anyway….

[@bekanimal]

Aw, so happy for Quinta -- proud of her for getting to a place in her career where JENNIFER ANISTON tells you she loves watching your show and wants to be on it ! 😲😲😲

[@newcenturykicks]

Ttt

[@summerlavey6091]

Can you imagine Jennifer Aniston asking you for a role on your show... I would die!!! Love her

[@tonijohnson5606]

I wish I was sitting in Quinta's place right now....They are both exquisite!

[@newcenturykicks]

Ross and Rachel never die in our past and future. They are everywhere. I love Jennifer too and Matthew gave us the good news. We have to shine his light on the world.x

[@newcenturykicks]

Ttt

[@Ciclopea2]

Even her co-star the awesome Matthew Perry (RIP) often talked about what a good friend she actually was in real life, the one "Friend" who actually was a friend to him after the show. Jennifer is truly special and someone i'd be honored to meet, let alone befriend.

[@annastasia248]

Just says a lot about her character.

[@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz]

Jen seems awesome! I felt bad that she had cheating lovers in her life! I could only hope that someone loves her for her, not just her fame! She and Matthew would be i wished i met in l.a if i gone in my twenties!

[@spfi3111]

Both Jen and Lisa. He was very close with Lisa as well

[@Ciclopea2]

@@spfi3111 don't know how true that is, even she admitted that she kept a distance from Matthew through his personal problems because she didn't know how to help him, but i'm sure they did have a good relationship.

[@donnataylor980]

😢 I miss seeing Matthew around😢 rest in peace Matthew❤ Jennifer is a beautiful and sweet lady❤

[@bbygrlpt2]

Just watched all seasons of Friends and sorry but its one of the best sitcoms ever!!! Literally better than all the stuff we have today

[@jean6515]

I agree......better than anything to watch today.

[@GlmToto]

My mom passed in 2013 and I remember how much she loved this show. We all love friends! I was fortunate that I had/have a similar group of friends. I’m 63. I have my 5 friends from way back

[@cookielyon3937]

Awesome❤

[@GoodOlAllisonHarvard]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. May her Soul Rest In Peace, smiling at you and your loved ones from Heaven. 🙏🏾🕊️

[@SouthernBelle]

You are very lucky to have that. I always wished for friends like that. Sorry about the loss of your mom. I lost my dad around that time. In the past 3 years I lost my stepdad, then my husband was bedridden for months and passed away and then my older brother had a massive stroke out of nowhere before he was even 54 and he passed away several months ago.

[@GoodOlAllisonHarvard]

@@SouthernBelle My sincerest condolences and prayers for the loss of your father, step-father, brother and husband. May all their Souls Rest In Peace, smiling at you and their loved ones from Heaven. 🙏🏾🕊️

[@GlmToto]

@@SouthernBelle wow. 😮 prayers for your heart to heal🥹

[@AA-qb7ni]

I hope she's okay. Grieving is hard. I can't imagine how Jennifer feels, especially since she tried to help Matthew many times.

[@kd2533]

Jen is ageless! I feel like social media has ruined the world. I'm 41 and don't use it. I prefer life like I'm still in the 90's 😊

[@valleygirltotallyforsure]

It's easy to be ageless with access to the best dermal fillers and Botox etc... don't fool yourself, they ALL have had way more done than you realize

[@ripeundead8239]

I love the way quinta holds herself. Shes an old soul in so many ways.

[@eve9287]

This is sad Matthew perry was a great actor and by the way every one talks about him I just kno he was a great friend

[@BostonMarcus]

I watched Jennifer's dad, John Aniston, on Days of our Lives for over thirty years! He was such a good actor.

[@danlaplante]

Quinta Brunson is just so ridiculously composed and grounded for a woman her age.

[@ilsevdg1194]

She is.

[@marlenaeva3813]

WHY did this make me cry?? Gosh, Friends is the best tv show ever made.

[@ShadyBooty]

I teared up

[@graciegraceofficial]

I love how the interviewer asked if she was ok to continue talking about something that clearly sparked emotion and real tears. Very kind of her to give her the option to not talk about it. That’s super rare in the industry. Most interviewers DIG for this type of emotion from celebs no matter how traumatic. They will do most ANYTHING for them to spill over, Love this interviewer. Also>> Anyone know her name?

[@moses987]

The interviewer is Quinta Brunson, the creator and lead actress of the show Abbott Elementary (10/10 show btw). I actually watched the entire interview, and both Quinta and Jennifer interviewed each other in a thoughtful and balanced way.

[@MystyLena]

When she said all 5 of us … also 6 of us I am crying I love Jen and friends❤ miss you Matty rest easy ❤

[@officermeyer]

Miss friends 😢

[@victoriascranton4322]

That was the whole era that's gone now. I remember moving to the US in 1999 and my late husband had Friends on in his office. That was the first time I ever learned about the show and I got hooked immediately. He and I watched it religiously and loved it to death. We saw the very last episode together in 2004, and he passed away in 2005. After his death, I bought all the seasons on DVD and watched Friends from the beginning, catching up on the previous seasons I had missed. To me, "Friends" was what made me fall in love with the US (they became my friends) and even more with my husband. Those were kind, genuine, happy times. ...I've been watching the show on and off Since Matthew's death, starting from the very beginning again. All those memories of my own life and love have come flooding back.

[@officermeyer]

@@victoriascranton4322 so very sorry for your loss Hun Friend will live on in our hearts forever.

[@AllCelebritiesSite]

she always look beautiful

[@donnytrumpy]

Nope

[@JK-yi9gk]

woman hit the wall at 28

[@ladycrillz]

@@JK-yi9gk Probably coming from someone that has a small weenie

[@monicamanzano3458]

​@@JK-yi9gkYou talk for you mother for sure.

[@Maialeen]

@JK-yi9gk What is an inceI of all people doing on a Jennifer Aniston video? You can't just sit around at home, online all the time, stewing in hate and delusions. It is no one's fault that you're a Ioser. It's all you.

[@JulieFisher-c3z]

Jen and Quinta are just hanging out, shooting the breeze.❤ Now that's supporting one another. Loosing Matthew is probably one of the hardest things she's ever done. We all lost a friend. Forever in our hearts Matthew 💕

[@angelsdreamgalleries]

Love Friends. She is so pretty. 😍

[@Sbannmarie]

She keeps saying, “Are you sure? We don’t have to…”

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[@maxfrax333]

Can you imagine how emotional she would be if she was unemployed and not able to pay her rent?

[@darsig3317]

It’s so refreshing to see that Jennifer has aged like the rest of us. Yes, she’s still gorgeous, but she also isn’t in her twenties and has aged so beautifully. I want Netflix to bring back “Friends” so I can watch it for the the 100th time!

[@EstelleChao-fi2on]

The average white woman her age looks nothing like that. White women don't age well.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

she looks like every jewish woman in her 50s, nothing special 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@carolandrews9406]

Friends is on Nick@Nite every night

[@Lillylim1]

I love Friends. I watch it everyday. I love Jen. She is the best genuine humble woman. When I have a bad day or feel sad I watch Friends. They make me happy. I watch them so many time I even remember the lines.

[@Anonymous47]

I still wonder how did Pitt walk away from this beautiful person?!

[@JenniferAniston-wd3ur]

Well that the life of a celebrity hon, how are you doing? thanks for being my fan..God bless you and your family's, I hope you won't stop watching my movies 🎥💖

[@Leonforever5]

I wish we could go back too!! I miss the world with no internet & phones.

[@Blessed1283]

Me, too.

[@tennnine]

I don’t get the hype about Quinta and the abbot E show- yet

[@sbreann3353]

girl me either, but I’m like happy for her at the same time. I’ve followed her since she was on buzzfeed but the show is just meh to me lol

[@francescacastiglione7094]

One of the best comedies on TV - re-runs still going strong!

[@wendybrown500]

They look so much closer in age than they are. 20+ years between then blows my mind. They are stunning!

[@bleuskye8124]

Let's keep it real. 😂

[@KTBEverlasting]

@@bleuskye8124 Fr. Thank you.

[@SM-ey9uk]

It's true lol. Jennifer still takes care of herself well. Always was fit and doesn't overdo her face.

[@AMilo-qm4ed]

I know, right? Quinta is 34, Jen is 55...it sure doesn't look like. a 21 year difference! No way! No offense to Quinta, but Jen looks great and is always fit and in the best shape! She takes very good care of herself ...js. 🙂

[@prima-madalina]

Quinta could literally pass for 24 without makeup 😂. She looks so young when she’s not dressed up

[@GorgieClarissa]

I think a lot of shows fail to understand the importance of an ensemble cast. Friends really made history by all the cast members fighting for equality - especially with pay. I see a lot of shows fall apart because there is always ''a star'' and the other actors feel either in the shadows or they are getting paid less. Ensemble casts are also way more fun! There's much more character dynamics and they are always my favorite. Having a lead in a show... honestly off balances everything. I can't explain it. Other shows need to look up to friends tbh. actors should be fighting for equality not the spotlight.

[@marydobney8615]

Miss Friend you guys were the greatest show i watch it made me laugh.

[@kristinalowe9819]

We all loved Friends. Such a clean, wholesome show without vulgarity, violence, and people sitting on the toilet. (Would you ever see Rita Hayworth or Marilyn Monroe do that?) Anyhoo…fabulous show and Jennifer still looks 30! ❤

[@victoriascranton4322]

I LOVE Jen and the fact that she's so emotional. "Friends" was one of the best things that happened to humanity. I'm forever grateful.

[@ritasnow8319]

Why do people need to see others cry? It should not be on display. Or if it isn't, it doesn't mean people don't care.

[@victoriascranton4322]

@@ritasnow8319 Why do you feel the need to tell people what should or shouldn't be on display? Do you think anybody cares about your opinion?

[@terri639]

How sweet is Jennifer Anniston? So kind. Then saying she'd actually guest star on Abbot? Wow. She's a sweetheart.

[@ritasnow8319]

Quinta is doing Jen a favor. She writes and acts, a hellava lot more talented than Aniston.

[@danielagonzalez7793]

Love her so much, she is such a big heart ❤ always has

[@traceybarnes3040]

.well said wish life was like those days because today it's bloody terrible.

[@gratitude1061]

Facts ❤💯✌️

[@amouryourskin4691]

That's what shows like friends represent, an innocent time you cannot beat these shows

[@Espejuelitoentertainment3]

great to remember how was 🎉, its a mark Forever!!!🌞

[@hautetakeswithvenkmodur5105]

This was such a beautiful interview! Adore both these phenomenally talented artists!

[@JenniferAniston-w4q]

Thanks for the supports

[@NuviReyes]

The interviewer from buzzfeed is everywhere now. I think I saw her in a commercial. Good for her in the best way❤

[@armandoucles5346]

I can imagine how emotional Jennifer must be. It's like talking about a family member dying.

[@annemacleod1421]

I think Jennifer is remembering Matthew Perry. Her tears are about grief and not being able to share any more anniversaries with a dear friend. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑NZ

[@Donald.B.Thompson]

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[@braca977]

"friends are turning 30, I'm turning 30...WHAT A COINCIDENCE 🤣

[@NimBelle]

Jen lost her dad and Matthew Perry in the span of a year - I can’t imagine what she’s feeling

[@IOSARBX]

E! News, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!

[@badabingbadaboom6333]

About two decades ago, Jennifer was interviewed by Diane Sawyer. It was done when Friends was about to end. She was asked about Matthew’s struggles and she broke down just like she did here. He was Jen’s age and as sensitive (she’d once revealed) as her but I don’t think he was as demonstrative and expressive about feelings as her. Jen broke down again when Diane showed pictures from her childhood that she hadn’t seen, published in her estranged mother’s book. Instead of comforting and offering to change the subject, like Quinta did here, Diane told her there’re more pictures in the book, gesturing at her to flip the pages

[@ct6852]

Diane Sawyer was always very, very good at her job. But yeah she definitely pushed for emotional reactions. Did come across as mean sometimes.

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

Guys I googled her age, I can't believe she is 55 !!! AMAZING GENES, she never ages ❤

[@imanfereidounfar5344]

They could’ve get married and Matthew would be alive today🥺

[@i.i1215]

I’m so proud of Quinta ❤ I use to watch her on buzzfeed

[@isolde1802]

Another phoney.

[@supernova19805]

That's why I continue to watch reruns of Friends. When there are days of all these endless negative distractions, I watch Friends to decompress and laugh every time. It gives me not only a sense of joy but also peace. For me, Matty continues to live on in these episodes. It's as if he isn't even gone. ❤

[@SandiByrd]

I will always love Jen. She's a class act.

[@adamsnewman5480]

Love this so much...

[@konczita8233]

Gosh, Friends brought joy and happiness to all the generation X and Millenialls all over the world😍

[@JenniferAniston-wd3ur]

Yes friends are the best, how are you doing? thanks for being my fan..God bless you and your family's, I hope you won't stop watching my movies 🎥💖

[@ayysweetstea9339]

Hope she's ok!

[@irishgirl1753]

Love jennifer ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chloe3299]

whats with all the filters on jen? she's stunning and has aged beautifully why cover her up?

[@kathrynmoll86]

Loved FRIENDS! I finally had to give my long hair a Rachel cut! Everyone watched and loved this fine ensemble of a cast! The staff and script writers were some of the best writers in Hollywood! 🥰😍🤩

[@chelseadaley9770]

I think it’s very tough of when you’re going through something in your own life I’ve lost something so important to me personally that was so close to be my best friend and it was my dad he passed away in January 2014 from cancer and it really brought into a lot of emotional pain and sorrow that I’ve had dealt with in my life and it will hurts to not think of the good times I had with him so I know what’s it’s like going through I feel for Jenn and the whole rest of the cast and crew of friends that they had lost something so special in their own lives and for our own lives as well that we all will have in our hearts forever god bless you and your soul Matthew Perry we all will miss you and forever we will always be here for you my good friend

[@sherylhutchinson7757]

This poor babe ❤ she lost her best friend prob he soulmate she never knew 😢 life so short if u love some just take risk because you never kno what the door hold tm I lost both my parents I still cry some are worst some arnt praying for her rest of the friends family

[@Hibzie20]

Grieving is tough😷🤕 Everyone grieves differently. Patience and faith.

[@Hibzie20]

Happy 30 years!🎉

[@ct6852]

She was always sweet with him. She took on his emotional struggles maybe more than anyone else in his life.

[@shaunhoward6838]

She's starting too look like Courtney Cox's same hair cut and all just blonde version. They look the same

[@Wishpool]

Jen's had so many hairstyles... and they ALL look fantastic on her!!! 💗 ⭐

[@Pinkgalaxy0]

It's like NEVER GONNA END Jennifer and her other cast members are like never getting over that show that ended 21 years ago Like get tf over it Their show was running when I was 6 and now I'm 26 and it's still goin' (in the cast's head)

[@Anonymous-zq4yy]

You're in your little bubble then. I'm in Southeast Asia and more and more younger people are discovering Friends and getting suck into it here. So it's still going, not just in the cast's head.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

i never saw one episode and have no desire to. this is toxic nostalgia

[@Pinkgalaxy0]

@@sarahbaartmansrevenge no I mean The show is good, totally worth watching I've watched it, all the seasons But what I'm sayin' is - the cast needs to get over it and talk about other things, it's not the coming of christ kinda show, and it's been years since it ended so I feel like these PPL should just let it go and stop talking about FRIENDS over and over again

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

@@Pinkgalaxy0 yes, i understand what you mean. you just described what toxic nostalgia is. a refusal to move on and evolve. for some reason, society wants us all to be stuck in a 90s time warp. glad that you see it for what it is! 😊

[@Pinkgalaxy0]

@@sarahbaartmansrevenge ikrrrr U Literally so right

[@hollygee3496]

People who just assume that none of them Friends did anything to help Matthew are people who have never been confronted to addicts, clearly. My dad was an alcoholic and believe me… there’s only so much you can say or do. His recovery was totally out of their control and could only be initiated and managed my Matthew himself. Please be kind to these people, they had to watch their best friend struggling very hard and be powerless.

[@sarasmith9333]

WE ALL MISS MATHEW AND THAT IS WHY SHE IS SO EMOTIONAL. HE WAS HER BROTHER. SO SAD AND WHAT A LOSS.

[@thoughthub8900]

shes so sweet... Brad made a big mistake and hes sitting in the consequences now.

[@davejavu64]

Jennifer is still so attractive. May MP rest in peace.

[@devinathan8113]

Jennifer Aniston should be in the role of a long term substitute teacher for Quinta's show! :-)

[@Donald.B.Thompson]

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[@GP71_OO]

Can we just stop counting time? Is just ridiculous friends is turning 30, like it's scary and... I really don't like this 😂

[@simonenin71]

Please just normalize crying. Why are they trying so hard for not to cry.

[@lostgirl2231]

Never watched Friends just started and I'm on season 2 and I love it ❤❤❤

[@titchkeat5427]

Just wanna give Quinta some credit for holding space, respecting Jen’s emotions and flat out saying “we don’t have to”. She had her back and it allowed this beautiful moment.

[@katydidphoto1]

Can we just talk about Quinta's dress though? oh my gosh I want that

[@ali773n]

Every time I look up, ppl are talking about this show. I’ve never seen an episode.

[@seeleygirl6178]

I guess I’m too old to think it was best show ever but I see the love between them. So sad he passed too soon.

[@JenniferAniston-wd3ur]

No hon age is just a number you deserve happiness, how are you doing? thanks for being my fan..God bless you and your family's, I hope you won't stop watching my movies 🎥💖

[@frances840]

Love you Jennifer 😍 ❤

[@-Saijo.Juri.]

Jennifer I love you so much ❤

[@seeleygirl6178]

Happy tears? Hard to believe during grief.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I absolutely loved the reunion special on HBO(?) Loved the recreation/table reads from some of their favorite episodes.

[@MauricioBoteroPh]

Friends will always my safe place

[@SandiKnowler]

Always crying

[@MystyLena]

Love jen forever ❤

[@MystyLena]

I love her❤

[@ritasnow8319]

My God she does anything for publicity. Crying right on cue. Why not be private about it? She is so similar to Megan Markle. Keep that PR in overdrive.

[@donnamacauley4080]

@@ritasnow8319 obsessed lol She’s clearly doing something right as she always has your attention

[@keremels]

I wish she never did anything to her nose. Aww, this is sad 😢

[@jadziak6997]

It's amazing how FRIENDS has become a legendary show, a name that everyone will recognize and refer to. The dynamic of how best friends become family and work through everything. Like "I Love Lucy" and "The Brady Bunch," ironically a culturally mixed couple and a step-family when both were considered taboo back then! FRIENDS will be forever 🙂And Jennifer saying, "And I turned 30" lol, same humor 🙂:-)))))))

[@atbp828]

My God She is already has been like her show Friends. No other topics to talk about her anymore? Then, let us move on.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Love them both ❤

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[@atbp828]

Lot of drama.

[@KP-zd3hc]

Jennifer can play a rival principal 😅

[@kathyhenry2362]

So nostalgic. What a wonderful time in the world.

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