Brad PittandJennifer Anistonare stillFriends.
TheOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywoodstar, 56, said he expected to run into the 50-year-old actress at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday evening.
“I’ll run into Jen,she’s a good friend. Yeah,” Pitt toldEntertainment Tonighton theGolden Globesred carpet. Pitt went on to win best supporting actor in a motion picture at the annual Hollywood Foreign Press event, and Aniston was nominated for her role inThe Morning Show.
Pitt then joked to the outlet, “The second most important reunion of her year? I understand. That was a play onFriends. They were saying that.”
Aniston was, in fact, likely to have a mini Friends reunion at the Globes withChristina ApplegateandReese Witherspoon, who played Aniston’s character Rachel Green’s two younger sisters onFriends,also nominated and attended the awardsSunday night.
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Witherspoon also starred opposite Aniston in the Apple + series.
Pitt and Aniston were famously married from 2000-2005.
Brad Pitt at the Golden Globes.Paul Drinkwater/NBC
Whileaccepting his awardfor his role inQuentin Tarantino‘s drama, Pitt couldn’t help but make a joke about his dating life.
“I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn’t, because anyone I stand next to, they say I’m dating,” he said from the stage. “And that would just be awkward.”
The camera panned to Aniston, who wasspotted laughing in the crowdat the remark.
“The annual tree trimming party is always Jen’s favorite to host,” a source previously told PEOPLE of the star-studded fete. “She loves Christmas. As usual, a large group of friends attended.”
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That large group included Pitt, the source said, adding, “They have been in touch a few times since her birthday and are keeping it friendly.”
Pitt alsoattended Aniston’s 50th birthday partylast February. At the time of the bash, an insider told PEOPLE that the duo have a “very civil relationship.”
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“He would not have been asked to come if that weren’t the case. It was a big night for Jen,” the insider added. “The important people in her life gathered to celebrate with her. Brad fits into that group, and it was natural that he would want to come.”
At the Globes on Sunday night, Aniston, whospent the New Year with close friends in Cancun, Mexico, lost toOlivia Colman in the best actress in a television series dramacategory, butstunned in a black Dior Haute Couture ballgownwith ruffles at the bodice, styled with a 1950s Cartier necklace from Fred Leighton, as well as Fred Leighton earrings and rings.
“Jen is very excited about theGolden Globes. She feels rested and has a great tan,” a source told PEOPLE. “She would love forThe Morning Showto be a winner. She is very proud of the show and has loved working on it.”
Pitt beat outTom HanksinA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,Anthony HopkinsinThe Two Popes,Al PacinoinThe IrishmanandJoe PesciinThe Irishman.
source: people.com
