Reese Witherspoon Reveals What Makes Her Cry About Jennifer Aniston
By Afouda Bamidele on November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM EST

Yes, Reese Witherspoonwould absolutely cry defending her pal of 25 years, Jennifer Aniston.
The actress got emotional while clearing up some false narratives about her pal's attitude and interpersonal relationships over the years, which had earned her quite a reputation.
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have shared a close bond of friendship for over two decades, while both remain at thetop of their career in the film industry.
Reese Witherspoon Claims Jennifer Aniston Never Holds Grudges

Witherspoon explained that Aniston, who is often judged as being difficult, actually has no bitterness in her heart about things of the past, nor does she hold on to memories of hurt.
She condemned various tabloids that have helped promote a false narrative of the actress being an angry entity who finds it hard to let things go. "I've cried in one of our interviews because I was like, I just think people are so unfair sometimes that they think they know her," Witherspoon emphasized.
She added that the star has also been through challenges of her own in the past but has still found a way to move past that, although she has remained guarded due to these events.
Witherspoon then went into an analysis of their different personalities, in which Aniston earned the title of the warm and welcoming half, while she leaned more into the nerdy side.
As reported by The Daily Mail, the actress added that she has personally experienced some personal growth, especially about her tough exterior, which has softened over the years, while Aniston has just blossomed.
The 'Legally Blonde' Actress Insists Her Friend Does Not Have Ex-Husband On Her Agenda

As proof that she is not holding on to old things, Witherspoon affirmed during the podcast interview that Aniston has absolutely closed any chapter in her life with Pitt in it.
She stated that there is no plan on the table or a universe where she is currently pining for her estranged husband. Reese also spoke on the delightful occurrence that happened during her 50th birthday party, where everyone said nice things about the actress.
"People from her teenage years, people from her twenties, people who work in her home, every ex-husband, ex-boyfriend, was there. She just is like a high-spiritual integrity person," Witherspoon declared.
When the actress turned 50 years old in 2019, her ex-husband was present at the event, which was held at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. Aniston and Pitt parted ways in 2005 after the actor left her to be with his "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie.
Reese Witherspoon Spoke About Her Time With Jennifer Aniston On The Set Of 'Friends'

The talented duo first crossed paths in 2000 on the set of "Friends," where Witherspoon starred as Aniston's younger sister on an episode. As shared by PEOPLE, Witherspoon recalled being 23 and a first-time mother at the time as she had just welcomed her first child with husband Ryan Phillippe.
She recalled Aniston being one of the nicest people to her on set, as it was really scary for her performing for the first time in front of a live audience with little to no experience in theatre.
Witherspoon also touched on Aniston and Courtney Cox running backstage to catch a glimpse of her newborn at the birth, which made her feel super safe.
She reminisced about the wave of support that flowed effortlessly among the cast on the show, including Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matthew Perry, who died two years ago.
The 'Friends' Star Hard Launched Her Romance With Jim Curtis
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The media personality has remained a true lover girl over the years despite her tough luck with love. Now that she has found home in the arms of Curtis, she is not shy to claim him in front of the whole world.
Most recently, (on Sunday), The Blast shared that she seized the opportunity of her beau's 50th birthday to finally go Instagram official while expressing her love in a short but poignant statement, "Happy birthday, my love. Cherished."
She finished off the caption with a red heart emoji alongside a black and white picture of her hugging the love guru from behind while resting on a window frame. Aniston and her boyfriend could not keep the smiles off their faces as their hands intertwined, and outfits coordinated in matching shades of black.
Curtis reciprocated energies in the comments with a kissing face emoji as friends and fans of the actress took to the comment section to express their excitement at the lovely post.
Jennifer Aniston Cleared Up False Reports About Her Reproductive Choices

The 56-year-old had practiced genuine openness about her struggles to have a baby over the years, including a series of failed IVF procedures. As stated by The Blast, she opened up about trying to get pregnant through alternative means several years ago, which ended in futility.
Aniston explained that she chose honesty as a sign of solidarity to women in her shoes, as she wished someone had advised her to freeze her eggs while she had the opportunity. Despite these trials, Aniston stated that she still finds herself in the middle of false theories about picking a career over motherhood.
"They didn't know my story, or what I'd been going through over the past 20 years to try to pursue a family, because I don't go out there and tell them my medical woes," the TV star declared.
Aniston described the allegations as untrue and hurtful, and she decided to come clean before they became the dominant narrative about her personal life.
Twenty-five years together is no joke! Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have indeed passed the test of true friendship.