Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her first and only encounter with Angelina Jolie, years before her highly publicized split from Brad Pitt in 2005. The separation of Aniston and Pitt, one of Hollywood's most beloved couples at the time, sent shockwaves through fans worldwide and fueled rumors of infidelity.
Aniston and Pitt began dating in the late 1990s and married in 2000. Their marriage lasted five years, ending in January 2005. Shortly after, Pitt was seen with Angelina Jolie, his co-star in the film *Mr. and Mrs. Smith*. In 2006, Jolie confirmed she was expecting Pitt's child, solidifying their relationship in the public eye.
In a resurfaced Vanity Fair interview, Aniston revealed details about her meeting with Jolie. She recalled meeting Jolie in the parking lot of the Friends studio. "I introduced myself and said, 'Brad is so excited to work with you. I hope you guys have a really good time,'" Aniston stated.
Aniston also shared her belief in her marriage until the very end. "I thought that was forever," she said. "I think we changed. We did the best we could. At least I did."
Pitt and Jolie were together for over a decade, marrying in 2014 and having six children. They separated in 2016, leading to a lengthy legal battle over custody and assets, including the Chateau Miraval vineyard. Their divorce was finalized in late 2024 after eight years of legal disputes.