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    Jennifer Aniston Came Close to Quitting Hollywood Before 'The Morning Show'

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    During an interview with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes on their Smartless podcast, the former ‘Friends’ star blames an unprepared project for driving her close into retirement.
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jennifer Aniston seriously considered walking away from Hollywood before landing TV hit “The Morning Show” after a horrible experience on an “unprepared project”.
    The “Friends” star made her return as a small screen regular on the Apple TV+ drama series last year, and she admits her Emmy-nominated role as a breakfast show newswoman saved her from quitting showbusiness altogether.
    Aniston shared the surprising news during an interview with her actor pals Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes on their “Smartless” podcast, confessing, “The last two years, that (quitting) has crossed my mind, which it never did before…”.
    “(It happened) before ‘The Morning Show’,” she explained. “It was after a job I had completed and it was like, ‘Woah…, that sucked the life out of me, and I don’t know if this is what interests me (anymore)’, and I had this fantasy of just (walking away)…”.

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    Aniston didn’t name the film which almost drove her into retirement, but claimed the script wasn’t ready for the shoot, and shared, “It was an unprepared project… We’ve all been a part of them, and we always say, ‘Never again, never again…!’.”
    Her comments prompted “Ozark” star Bateman to encourage the actress to take on more work behind the camera, insisting she would be a great director.
    “This is why I always push you into directing because you are so professional and you are so responsible, and you are so aware of how the sausage is made and can provide great leadership for that large group of people…,” he said.
    “I’m just a big fan of your abilities. I hope you jump into that (directing) chair more.”
    “I would love to jump into that chair more, I enjoy it thoroughly,” Aniston responded, adding she would love to take up interior design as an alternative career if she ever does decide to call it quits.
    To date, she has only served as a director on three projects – two short films, and a segment of the 2018 TV movie “Five”, an anthology exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives.

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      Fans Can't Get Enough of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's Flirty Exchange in 'Fast Times' Table Read

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      During the unrehearsed virtual read of ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’, the ‘Friends’ alum plays Linda Barrett and the ‘Ad Astra’ star portrays Brad Hamilton who share an erotic scene.
      Sep 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s reunion for the table read of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” was finally happening on Thursday night, September 17. Joined by Sean Penn, Matthew McConaughey, Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, Ray Liotta, Julia Roberts, Shia LaBeouf, Morgan Freeman and Henry Golding, the former couple performed together for the first time 15 years after their divorce.
      During the unrehearsed live table read, “The Morning Show” actress played Phoebe Cates’ character Linda Barrett and the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star voiced Brad Hamilton, who was portrayed by Judge Reinhold, in the 1982 movie. The twist was no one knew which part would go to whom, and Jen and Brad’s characters happen to share a saucy scene.
      The two former spouses got to reenact the movie’s deeply embarrassing swimsuit sequence, in which Brad’s character fantasizes about jerking off to Jen’s character. “[Linda’s] breasts seem even bigger than usual. Her nipples are hard,” Morgan narrated the scene as the video showed the faces of other participants, including Julia and Matthew, who couldn’t help but crack a smile.
      Jen, in her part, maintained a straight face while Brad sheepishly smiled. Then it was Jen’s cue to read her flirty line. “Hi Brad, you know how cute I always thought you were,” she said in his character’s fantasy. “You’re so sexy.”
      Fans, of course, couldn’t handle it and Twitter soon erupted with excitement as one gushed, “I LOVE seeing Brad and Jen together on the same screen.” The said user added, “Annnnd there was just a love scene between Brad and Jen’s characters. It was delightfully awkward and ironic and weirdly sweet. I LIVE.”
      “jen and brad sharing a scene help,” another delighted viewer reacted. Clearly grateful for the event, a third one commented, “What a coup getting Brad and Jen to play *this* scene together. When charity calls! ‘Doesn’t anybody f**king knock anymore?!’ ”
      “Y’all saw Julia Roberts cracking up at Brad & Jen lol,” another noted the other stars’ reactions during the flirty scene. “Actually, Jen coming onto Brad (in character) and telling him he’s sexy is my highlight of 2020 #FastTimesLive,” read another comment.
      “That was sooooo cute!!! Hahahahaha Brad and Jen! Brad and Linda!!!” an excited fan exclaimed. Someone else added, “JEN AND BRAD ON VIRTUAL TABLE READ HUHU.”
      Hosted by comedian Dane Cook, the table read has raised $50,000 and counting for Sean’s nonprofit CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort). The event was originally scheduled for a month ago but delayed by “technical difficulties.”

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      Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' Reading Put on Hold

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      The upcoming star-studded charity table read which is going to reunite the former Hollywood powerhouse couple has been postponed because of so-called technical issues.
      Aug 22, 2020
      AceShowbiz – A star-studded table reading of classic movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, scheduled for Friday (21Aug20), has been cancelled due to technical issues.
      Former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were billed to reunite for the virtual event, alongside Julia Roberts, Shia LaBeouf, Morgan Freeman, Matthew McConaughey, and Sean Penn, who starred in the 1982 high school film, but it has been postponed.
      The read through to benefit Penn’s emergency relief nonprofit CORE and the REFORM Alliance, was originally scheduled to take place on Thursday night, but it was moved to Friday.
      The event is still set to take place at some point, according to organisers, but a new date and time have not yet been announced.

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      Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Matthew McConaughey to Lead 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' Reading

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      The upcoming table read will also involve Sean Penn, the original star of the classic movie, and the event will be broadcast live online to raise funds for charity.
      Aug 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Matthew McConaughey, and Morgan Freeman are set to headline a reading of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”.
      The all-star cast will revisit the 1982 classic for a one night only event on 20 August (20) while Henry Golding, Shia LaBeouf, and Sean Penn, who appeared in the film, will also take on roles for the event, which will include an unrehearsed table read.
      Presented by comedian Dane Cook, the virtual gathering will also feature introductions from the film’s screenwriter Cameron Crowe and director Amy Heckerling.
      “I’m always game for a giggle,” Penn said in a statement. “So, to gather remotely for a night of laughs with so many talented folks while providing CORE with much-needed resources to continue our vital work, then consider us fully on board to play!”
      The event will raise funds for both the Penn co-founded emergency relief nonprofit CORE and the REFORM Alliance.
      The “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” table read will livestream on 20 August at 9pm ET on the CORE Response Facebook account.

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      Jennifer Aniston Assures Fans 'Friends' Reunion Will Be 'Super' as It's Delayed Yet Again

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      The actress who plays runaway bride Rachel Green insists the reunion project will happen although it has been further delayed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      Aug 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jennifer Aniston has assured fans the highly-anticipated “Friends” reunion special will happen, despite ongoing delays amid the Covid-19 crisis.
      On Friday (07Aug20), producer Leo Pearlman told Deadline filming had been slated to begin in the next two weeks, but representatives from streamer HBO Max distanced themselves from the claims, with reports emerging that the show had been pushed to May 2021.
      Insisting that the gathering, also featuring David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, and Lisa Kudrow will definitely happen, Jennifer told the publication, “Unfortunately it’s very sad that we had to move it again. It was, ‘How do we do this with live audiences?’ This is not a safe time. Period. That’s the bottom line. It’s not a safe time to do it.”
      While the star didn’t share any further details, she insisted the setback will give the cast and creatives a chance to work on the reunion more, adding, “It’s going to be super. You know what? This has also given us more time to make it even more exciting and more fun than it would have been. So I choose to see it as the glass is half-full that it got postponed.”
      “Look, we’re not going anywhere. You’re never going to get rid of Friends, sorry. You’re stuck with us for life guys.”
      The reunion was scheduled to air as the new streaming service debuted earlier this summer (20).

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      'Friends' Stars Take Part in All In Challenge by Offering Chance to Hangout on Reunion Set

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      Those who donate to various food charities amid the coronavirus pandemic will get the opportunity to enter a lottery and hang out with Jennifer Aniston and her castmates for their HBO special.
      Apr 22, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The stars of “Friends” have added their names to the All In Challenge by offering fans the chance to join them for an upcoming HBO reunion special.
      Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc have announced that those who donate to various food charities amid the coronavirus will get the opportunity to enter a lottery and hang out with the stars on the set of the HBO Max production.
      “Hi guys,” Aniston wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, April 21. “We’re so excited to join the ALL IN challenge to help keep people fed and healthy during this time.”
      She added, “We’re inviting you and five of YOUR friends to join the six of us on Stage 24. Be our personal guests in the audience for the taping of our @HBOMAX reunion, as we reminisce about the show and celebrate all the fun we had… and get the whole Friends VIP experience on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.”

      The castmates are among the growing list of celebrities who have joined the All In Challenge, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro who have offered up a small role in their new Martin Scorsese film, Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart and Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who have announced they’ll be putting their long-running friendly feud on hold to help the kids of one lucky fan run a lemonade stand.
      Funds raised by the challenge will benefit Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry and America’s Food Fund, which benefits Feeding America and the World Central Kitchen.

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