It has been seventeen damn years since Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston divorced. They were only married for five years, and yet the past seventeen years has been full of “Brad & Jen” stories. It was like that when he was with Angelina Jolie, and when Jolie left Pitt, there were so many people saying “now Brad and Jen can get back together.” They played that game off-and-on, when one of them needed a quick hit of good press. Brad absolutely leaned into it during his Oscar campaign for Once Upon a Time. But again, it’s been seventeen damn years. Still, “sources” spoke to Entertainment Tonight about where Brad and Jen stand now.
It’s been close to two decades since Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt ended their marriage, and while some fans are still holding out hope the two will reconnect romantically, a source tells ET the pair have no plans to rekindle their romance.
“Brad and Jen are still friends,” the source says. “They talk and have a nice, friendly, cordial relationship.”
According to the source, Pitt and Aniston — who split in 2005 after five years of marriage — “aren’t getting back together, but they have a lot of respect for each other.”
It’s no surprise that the former couple remain on good terms. Pitt and Aniston have been supportive of each other post-split, with the 58-year-old actor even attending the Friends actress’ 50th birthday party in February 2019. An eyewitness told ET at the time that Pitt appeared to be in a “good mood” and was “happy to be there.”
I’ve said this a few times in recent years, but I’m sort of surprised by Aniston’s lack of tabloid game-playing these days. Ever since her (fake) marriage to Justin Theroux ended, it’s like she’s opted out of tabloid drama. We rarely hear any speculation about who she’s dating or anything like that. And don’t start with “she’s too old for tabloid drama.” No, people are still interested in hearing about her love life, clearly. Look at this ET story – people still care. She’s just not giving people those stories. As for Pitt… he’s been a f–king mess since Jolie dumped him. I suspect that Aniston has her sh-t together to the point where she doesn’t have time for Pitt’s messiness.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, WENN.
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT ARRIVING AT THE 54TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, SHRINE AUDITORIUM, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. 22ND SEPTEMBER 2002. PICTURES / CPA JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT
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- BRAD PITT AND JENNIFER ANISTON ARRIVING AT THE 56TH PRIMETIME ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, HELD AT THE SHRINE AUDITORIUM, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. 19TH SEPTEMBER 2004. PICTURES / CPA *RESTRICTED* BRAD PITT AND JENNIFER ANISTON
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT AT THE IFP INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, SANTA MONICA BEACH, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. /CPS/ 22 MARCH 2003 JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT
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- BRAD PITT AND JENNIFER ANISTON AT THE “ROCK STAR” PREMIERE,MANN VILLAGE THEATER,CALIFORNIA. 04-09-01 -CPS/ BRAD PITT_J ANISTON044.JPG
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- Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the Spy Game World Premiere,Mann National Theatre,Westwood, CALIFORNIA. 19/11/01 -CPS/
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- (200120) — LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2020 () — Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the United States, Jan. 19, 2020. (/Li Ying)
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- Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston attend the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/SAG/Turner) NO USA SALES – Editorial Use Only
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- Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt LA Premiere of “Erin Brockovich.” Featuring: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Where: Los Angeles, United States When: 14 Mar 2000 Credit: WENN
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT AT THE PREMIERE OF ‘ALONG CAME POLLY’. GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. 12 JANUARY 2004. PICTURES/ ULOW.
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT AT THE PREMIERE OF ‘TROY’ HELD AT THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE. NEW YORK CITY. 10 MAY 2004. PICTURES /
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT AT THE PREMIERE OF ‘TROY’ HELD AT THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE. NEW YORK CITY. 10 MAY 2004. PICTURES /
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- JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT BACKSTAGE AT THE MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR DINNER HONORING SIR ELTON JOHN AT THE 20TH CENTURY FOX STUDIOS, CALIFORNIA. 21/02/00 -URW/
They were pretty hot together! Those pics!! Steamy. But yeah, 17 years?!! I feel old.
Steamy seriously I don’t see anything steaming between them from these photos , to me ,they always gave the vibes of friends and that’s i,t…
If ben&jen can so it after 20 so can these 2. But jenanniston is much less in need of attention than jlo and she probably likes her simpler life without troubled men like BP and BA.
I hope they dont get back together but i understand how they are in a safe space when they are together.
They were so cute together. I didn’t pay much attention to them before but looking back, you get nostalgic because everything was less messy then. Think they were genuinely in love and best friends but but I think he was bored out of his wits about two years in. He’s always looking for the next A-list actress to be high profile with. Well, maybe not now. He seems to be low key with his dating now.
Sigh…so what is about to come out about the custody situation that Pitt’s people want to distract from with this randomness? Maybe I’m wrong…but probably not.
That was my first thought when I saw this story.
You can set your warch on when Brad Pitt stories come out about his dating ,that his team are really deflecting attention away from what’s happening in court behind closed doors. I guess Stoli Group who are suing him and Make It Right Foundation residents lawsuits must have something new happening,, for all of a sudden Jennifer Aniston is being dragged out to get some air time and reminder of 90’s nostalgia 😆 🤣
His team always put at these random stupid stories just to do some deflection away from the same the real issues he has as90 put money he’s got to do with another court case that he’s filed that not gone his way and that’s why he’s brought out his old ex to deflect again…. I know Jennifer Aniston happily participated in the photo Ops just just stick it to Angelina Jolie but the reality is that for her to keep on carrying on pining for Brad Pitt it’s just a bit like as if she is doormat. I see she’s gone around liking all his photos on Instagram she seems to be obsessed and waiting for him to come back to her, giving doormat vibes
@lol did Jen Aniston personally insult you? Did she make a “yo momma” joke to you or something? Because you are all over this thread with crazy theories.
She’s not pining for him. She’s playing along because she knows he’s vindictive, but powerful in Hollywood. I also suspect that’s why she didn’t to keep her love life (if any) in the taloids at minimum. Pitt can really play dirty and be territorial based on his past track record, even if she’s not his property and they are not dating.
Yeah, she plays along. He abused her as well.
I actually hate that she gave him any attention post Jolie. She should have paid him dust.
Yes, I feel the same.
Jennifer Aniston always has been obsessed with Brad Pitt that was one of the major claim to fame which is milked for two decades.. she also got the pleasure of sticking it to Angelina Jolie and the children by doing a photo up with him and inviting him for her birthday by of course agree to equally equally shows his desperation ,, yet I don’t understand why she still keeps on pining for him despite the fact he was living with his married escort all the while doing a photo up with her
Jennifer being obsessed with Pitt? – has been a MEDIA obsession for decades, yes. As far as her feelings? No one could possibly know that, except her. And I truly find it hard to believe that she gives two shits at this point “sticking it” to Angelina Jolie LOL. If anything, she witnessed the dumpster fire that has gone down between Jolie and Pitt post-split, and thanked her lucky stars she got out when she did. I certainly would have haha!! I really doubt Aniston is “pining” for the POS Brad; how anyone could want him, at this point is beyond me. Which probably explains why he is still single all these years after he and Angelina split.
yeah, nothing ticks me off more than people acting like adults, being all civil and polite and all that
I think she’s just a really chill person who’s genuinely into forgiving people.
I thought I needed my eyes checked. A Brad and Jen story? LOL.
I guess their must be a new Court filing which he’s lost again for him to use his old xx for publicity again, like he already used her for his pity party awards season, while he was living with his hiered married escort
What about telling us about the nice friendly relationship he has with his 6 children, not just his biological children, but alsontye adopted children as well , something that the media keeps on ignoring and hideing
@celebitchy you might want to collect this crazy troll
@Dizza Right? WTF lol
@Dizza @AmyB
You two seem to be acting like the crazy trolls. Yes Pitt PR team puts out these types of stories to distract from him being sued, him losing court cases or thw New Orleans make it right debacle.
Both of you talk about someone making Multiple comment all over, yet you’re doing the exact same thing and replying to their comments.
@coco you are reaching so hard, we are calling out this one person for their weird and unhinged comments about JA. Brad Pitt did shitty things why does that mean @lol needs to weirdly attack JA? She is not responsible for his actions.
@Dizza @AmyB – and this is someone who thinks that JA needs to “get over it”.
*insert thinking emoji*
@Dizza
Lol comment here did “attack” JA there comment was about Pitt..
Lol said that Pitt PR team using JA to distract from other thing which he has done in the past so what is your problem with that.
@Dizza
Lol comment here did not “attack” JA there comment was about Pitt..
Lol said that Pitt PR used JA to distract from other thing which he has done in the past so what is your problem with that..
Their are other people on this post making the same type of comments and yet you guys are attacking only lol.
@Dizza Excuse me, I made one extended comment, that is it. Then a couple other confused, brief comments about @LOL repeated comments on like every comment. And it was in the beginning of this thread, so I have no idea what went on afterwards. Jeez, chill out.
That man is such a disappointment. He has treated all of his former partners with such disrespect. Jen probably thinks “I’m too old for this sh*t.”
Jennifer Aniston happy to play the game considering they both share the same management who actually did their arranged marriage , so of course even now it’s furthermore investments from her into getting home back , she already agreed to do the public go top during the Woods season tried to get more votes for him for his pity Oscar. They both like playing games and both like sticking it to Angelina Jolie and her children.
Okay? 😒
@girl_ninja LOL, that was my same reaction
Um, what? JA doesn’t care about AJ or what is happening in her life. It’s been 17 years. JA has clearly moved on and has no vested interest in what is happening with AJ than Bezos and penis rocket.
This is strictly a PR story for BP’s PR image, nothing more.
I can’t help myself…..A Brad-Jen reconciliation would be more magical for me than Bennifer v 2.0. My other worst celebrity break up was Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. The early 00s were such a glorious time to be alive….until the breakups happened. Haha!
I suspect that’s what this is, nostalgia. If Bennifer 2.0 can manifest itself into becoming a real thing, why not Pianist 2.0? lol
You guys are as thirsty as she is. Who would support someone being with an abuser? I don’t like her and never will. I never understood why people like her, she’s average.
Who cares?
They had no children together, have been divorced for years, both multi-millionaires, any “safe” PR is attention for them, that is their oxygen.
JA should donate huge $$, she is a millionaire+ on very little talent, IMO.
Talk about winning the lottery. She landed Rachel and that is all.
Brad Pitt has never interested me, I find him too bland in looks.
I still say when his kids hit 18+, I will the book one of them in bound to write.
Spill the details! Mr. Nice Guy, my butt!
Not to mention their divorce made her the romcom queen for years.
BETTYROSE, We know how hard that cow (divorce & pity party) has been milked by Jen Aniston and now Brad Pitt has taken over that batton to milk it . I mean seriously can’t imagine anyone is shipping these two people knowing very well how they’re minipulate via media for public sympathy.
Aniston has enough going on the she doesn’t need Pitt particularly, and has grown as an actress since Friends. She won an Emmy for her role in Friends, but more recently she won several awards for The Morning Show.
The Morning Show was enjoyable but it was hardly a stretch for Jennifer. Like show up and be yourself doesn’t merit awards imo. If Pitt needs her she accommodates and vice versa. It’s not a good look for either.
nothing wrong with a little gossip – it’s what brought us all together 🙂
They were hawt back then.
Why would Aniston bother? I wouldn’t. Done, done, done.
Interesting! I wonder how his relationship with his kids is? Do they have a nice, friendly cordial relationship? Do they talk? Also I wonder who put this out bc I can’t imagine having respect for a man who left me and called me boring. I would of hoped Aniston would pay him no mind but she’s turning into an ab*se apologist
JA is cordial to her ex husband so that makes her an abuse apologist? Jesus, stop holding women accountable for mens actions.
You can tell aj doesn’t want brad and another woman name accidentally to be mentioned still without aj front and center not?
And if that then you should know distraction stories is something everyone in showbiz do pls
Brad pitt is so predictable and so is his and Anistons PR games, I guess they must be a new Court filing that he wants to distract and deflect attention away from, so again using Jennifer Aniston with her agreement ofcourse, to spread stupid stories Like These just to deflect attention away from what’s happening with him at courts
@dizza That’s why I asked who put this story out (if it’s true) yes her being friendly with an alleged abuser makes her an apologist.I wanted to include I was also talking about her following johnny depp and liking posts making fun of amber heard’s testimony as another reason why she’s an ab*se apologist. I am not holding her accountable her another mans actions, I am only talking about her actions of being friendly with abusers
@FORGOTUSER12,, that’s what I said jennider Aniston is going out of her way to befriending men like Brad Pitt who she knows has abused his family mam still has no custodyfor a reason, , plus following Johnny Depp, Alec Baldwin and liking their posts, liking a hate account that was mocking Angelina meghan and Amber, no its not a good look,yet it only showss she has no guilt over supporting abusive men . That is her choice,
I’d rather like to see Brad Pitt stop putting out lame stories of messaging his and Jennifer Anistons eachothers ego’s, id rather like to see that Brad Pitt mainly concentrate on having a good relationship and healthy relationship with his children or 6 of them. Six years no show, is not good, family should come first …
@Lol Yes that’s the real Jennifer Aniston, the woman who gets a lot of pleasure running down other women and sending others out to be shtty on her behalf. In the past it was those like Chelsea Handler. So Brad plays into that nicely, using each other.
I sincerely hope that whatever Pitt’s PR team are attempting to deflect from by digging up this Aniston ancient history will be covered extensively by this site later.
Deflection time again, same tried and tested method by Brad Pitt’s PR to use an willing EX from decades ago to hide the real news what’s happening with his multiple court cases fooling no one. Shame Jennifer Aniston is happy to play along , mind you she does share same PR agency so that must be their contract to support each client.
Yes she’s consistent in supporting abusers.
I think they both understand what great PR this is for them, so even if they don’t like each other they’ll keep it up for the attention and apparences.
Obviously their fans are into this but why would anyone else care about these people, an abuser and a person who supports abusers.
imagine staying friends with your absolute shittbag of an ex. Couldn’t be me.
Stop respecting him and start respecting yourself sis.