Jennifer Aniston and her ex-husband Brad Pitt may have sent fans into a frenzy with their friendly reunion at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards, but it turns out the former couple had already reconnected long before that public moment.
According to Reese Witherspoon, Aniston’s Morning Show co-star, the two actually crossed paths privately in February 2019 — when Pitt was among the guests at Aniston’s 50th birthday celebration.
Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast on Monday, the 49-year-old Legally Blonde actress praised Aniston’s grace and kindness, calling her one of the most genuine people she’s ever known.
“At her 50th birthday — one of the biggest testaments I can say to what a wonderful person she is — people from her teenage years, people from her 20s, people who work in her home, every ex-husband, every ex-boyfriend was there,” Witherspoon shared.
She added that Aniston is “a high spiritual-integrity person,” highlighting how the actress maintains warm relationships with people from all stages of her life — including her exes.
Aniston, now 56, was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005, and though their high-profile split once dominated Hollywood headlines, both stars have maintained mutual respect and friendship over the years.
Witherspoon further explained that Aniston isn’t one to dwell on the past:
“She’s not who people think she is — like, holding onto old things. She’s not holding onto old things.”
The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the enduring goodwill between one of Hollywood’s most iconic former couples — and reaffirms Aniston’s reputation as one of the industry’s most grounded and gracious stars.
