Jennifer Aniston has been married twice, first to Brad Pitt and later to Justin Theroux. Despite the intense public attention surrounding both relationships, she has remained on cordial terms with her famous former husbands. Over the years, Aniston has spoken openly about each divorce while consistently offering both men generous, thoughtful praise.
There is no need to relive every chapter of the so-called Brangelina saga, but Aniston did address her first marriage in a revealing 2005 interview with Vanity Fair. She acknowledged that Pitt’s new relationship with Angelina Jolie had been painful, especially after the pair appeared together in a W Magazine feature titled “Domestic Bliss.” Even then, however, Aniston resisted attacking either of them. “Brad is not mean-spirited; he would never intentionally try to rub something in my face. In hindsight, I can see him going, ‘Oh — I can see that that was inconsiderate.’ But I know Brad. Brad would say, ‘That’s art!'” she said. Aniston also made clear that she did not want to repeat the pattern she had seen in her own family. “I had a mom who was very angry about her divorce, and made shots, and I don’t want to play that out,” she explained.
During that same interview, Aniston emphasized that the breakup had not erased her affection for Pitt. “I love Brad; I really love him. I will love him 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,” she said. She also expressed hope that the two would eventually rebuild their friendship, telling the outlet, “I really do hope that someday we can be friends again.”
Jennifer Aniston praised Brad Pitt again in 2008
In 2025, Aniston described her earlier Vanity Fair interview about her divorce from Pitt as having taken place during a particularly “vulnerable time.” Yet her remarks about her former husband were already notably warm several years later. Speaking with Vogue in 2008, she spoke admiringly about Pitt and the relationship they had maintained after their split.
Describing their post-divorce connection, Aniston told Vogue, “We have exchanged a few very kind hellos and wishing you wells and sending you love and congratulations on your babies. I have nothing but absolute admiration for him, and … I’m proud of him! I think he’s really done some amazing things.” She acknowledged that divorce was never easy, but said of her experience with Pitt, “It never was that bad.” According to Aniston, the two had spoken at length soon after separating and managed to end the conversation on positive terms. “We got on the phone and we had a long, long conversation with each other and said a lot of things, and ever since we’ve been unbelievably warm and respectful of each other,” she said. Aniston did appear somewhat irritated by Jolie’s comments to the same publication about falling in love with Pitt while filming “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” She called those remarks “uncool,” particularly because Jolie had previously maintained that she and Pitt were only friends until his separation. Still, during an appearance on “The Oprah Show,” Aniston denied any ongoing feud, saying she had simply “answered a question as honestly as I could.”
On “The Oprah Show,” Aniston also returned to the subject of Pitt and his family with a message of goodwill. “I think he’s doing great,” she said.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt remain friendly years after their split
In 2020, Aniston and Pitt reunited for a virtual table read of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” benefiting CORE Response. Their playful exchange immediately captivated viewers. Pitt opened with a teasing “Hi, Aniston,” prompting her to twirl her hair and answer, “Hi, Pitt.” When he asked how she was doing, she replied, “Good, honey, how you doing?”
The moment attracted even more attention because it came only months after the pair shared a warm interaction at that year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. Some fans began speculating about a possible reconciliation, but Aniston offered a much simpler explanation during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show”: They were simply friendly exes.
“Brad and I are buddies, we’re friends,” she said (via People). Reflecting on the table read, the “Marley & Me” star added, “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.”
Aniston has continued to speak fondly of Pitt. During a joint interview with Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow for Access Hollywood, she discussed the actors who appeared as guest stars on “Friends” and jokingly declared, “And Mr. Pitt was wonderful.” Their enduringly cordial relationship is notable, but Pitt is not the only former husband Aniston has continued to discuss with affection.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have maintained a close friendship
Aniston married Justin Theroux in 2015, and the couple announced their divorce in 2018. In a joint statement released at the time, they emphasized that their decision was mutual and that their affection for each other remained intact. “This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year. We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship,” they said (via People). They also sought to head off speculation about a bitter breakup, promising to preserve “the deep respect and love that we have for one another.”
Their actions have largely matched that statement. In a 2022 interview with Allure, Aniston revealed that she and Theroux still spent time together and joked comfortably. Discussing the cottage Theroux had once used as an office, which she had renovated, Aniston recalled his reaction: “He came over [the other day] and was like, ‘What the f*** did you do?’ I said, ‘I brought the light back in, buddy.'” Their friendly connection has continued since Theroux married Nicole Brydon Bloom in 2025. When the couple announced the birth of their first child in 2026, Aniston liked the Instagram post sharing the news.
Theroux has also spoken publicly about his lasting bond with Aniston. In a 2021 interview with Esquire, he said, “I’m sincere when I say that I cherish our friendship. We can not be together and still bring each other joy and friendship.” Aniston’s enduringly positive relationships with both of her ex-husbands offer a rare example of former couples navigating life after marriage with respect and genuine goodwill.