Inside Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston’s Unexpected Bond—Still Going Strong!

Despite years of media speculation, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have shown that their bond remains strong, proving that the friendship between the two Hollywood stars has endured long after their high-profile divorce.

In June 2021, Jennifer Aniston opened up about her enduring relationship with Brad Pitt during an appearance on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show. The Friends star confirmed that she and Pitt are still very much “buddies” and that their 2020 virtual reunion was “absolutely fun,” far from the awkwardness that the media may have expected. “Brad and I are buddies, we’re friends,” Aniston said, emphasizing that their relationship has always been free of any animosity. “We speak and there’s no oddness at all, except for everyone that probably watched it and was wanting there to be, or assumed there to be,” she added, debunking any rumors that painted their reunion as tense.

The reunion in question occurred on September 18, 2020, when the former couple reunited on-screen for a star-studded virtual table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High to support Sean Penn’s nonprofit organization CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) and REFORM Alliance. This was the first time the ex-spouses had shared the screen since their 2005 divorce, sparking curiosity from fans and media alike. During the reading, Aniston and Pitt portrayed Brad Hamilton and Linda Barrett, characters who have a flirtatious exchange, and even share a steamy moment that prompted laughter from their co-stars. Despite their history, the reunion was light-hearted and fun, reinforcing that their bond had evolved into a strong friendship.

Their enduring friendship is a testament to their mutual respect and admiration, despite the challenges they faced during their marriage and subsequent divorce. Pitt and Aniston were introduced by their managers in the late ’90s, secretly dating before tying the knot in a lavish 2000 ceremony. However, after five years of marriage, they split in 2005, with both stars moving on to new relationships. Pitt married Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie, while Aniston wed actor Justin Theroux.

In the aftermath of their divorce, Aniston expressed hope for a future friendship with Pitt, stating in a 2005 Vanity Fair interview, “I really do hope that someday we can be friends again. I will love [Brad] for the rest of my life. He’s a fantastic man. I don’t regret any of it, and I’m not going to beat myself up about it.” Her words spoke to the love and respect that remained between the two, despite the end of their marriage.

In recent years, the two have rekindled their friendship, much to the delight of fans. In addition to the Fast Times at Ridgemont High table read, Aniston and Pitt were seen sharing a warm backstage embrace at the 2020 SAG Awards, which quickly went viral. These moments of connection have been welcomed by fans, who have long hoped for a reunion of some kind.

While the media often speculates about the nature of their relationship, Aniston and Pitt continue to show that their bond is far from over, built on mutual affection and understanding. Their continued friendship proves that despite the complexities of their past, they can still find joy in each other’s company, making it clear that no matter what the media tries to steer, Brad and Jennifer are, and will always be, close.