Jennifer Aniston experienced a harrowing plane ride about four months ago while traveling to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with her friends. It was during this turbulent flight that Ellen DeGeneres, upon hearing about the situation, immediately reached out to the 50-year-old actress via text. Aniston revealed this incident during her recent appearance on The Ellen Show, expressing her gratitude for DeGeneres’ concern. “You were the first person who asked if I was okay, and I was like, ‘Ellen, I actually have someone who loves me!’ You showed genuine care,” shared the Murder Mystery star.
Terrifying: It was four months ago when Jennifer Aniston, famously known for her role as Rachel Green on NBC’s Friends, embarked on a perilous journey alongside her friends. Their destination? Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for a delightful birthday vacation. Among her companions were Courteney Cox and Molly, the wife of the renowned Jimmy Kimmel, along with a few others.
However, their plans took an unexpected turn when their flight was forced to divert back to Los Angeles due to an emergency. The reason? A rear tire had blown out, putting their safety at risk. Ellen, one of Aniston’s closest friends, reminisced about the incident, revealing, “I received a distressing message that Jen’s plane was experiencing trouble and had to make an emergency landing.” Concerned, Ellen immediately reached out to Aniston to ensure she was alright.
In the midst of this incident, Aniston candidly admitted that she possesses a fear of flying, unlike her fearless companions. This unexpected and harrowing experience must have surely intensified her unease about taking to the skies.
That’s the beauty of friendship: When Ellen DeGeneres found out about the turbulent flight, she immediately reached out to her 50-year-old friend, as revealed during Aniston’s recent appearance on The Ellen Show.
During the interview, The Office Christmas Party star shared the details of the harrowing experience: “We were on a flight, and it was incredibly turbulent…the plane was tilting for about an hour and a half, making it a white-knuckle ride.”
Aniston recounted how the crew informed the passengers about the situation, leading to panic, tears, and a flurry of texts to loved ones. However, she managed to remain calm and composed.
In the midst of it all, Aniston realized she needed to text someone for support. And in an instant, Ellen’s message popped up: “Are you okay?” It was then that Aniston realized she had someone who genuinely cared about her well-being.
During the show, both friends couldn’t help but appreciate the bond they shared, proving once again that true friends stand by each other in times of distress.
Friends: You were the first one to ask, “Are you okay?” And I was like, “Ellen, I have someone who loves me!” Your concern meant a lot to me,” said the star of the movie Murder Mystery.
Aniston revealed that despite the panic caused by the plane losing a wheel during take-off, she managed to remain calm and composed for six hours as they dumped fuel to prevent a dangerous explosion upon landing.
Jen further added, “It just goes to show how irrational a fear of flying can be. Sometimes we fear things we shouldn’t, and when there is a legitimate reason to be afraid, we’re not.”
During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live recently, Aniston shared another incident where her plane lost a wheel during take-off, resulting in a moment of panic for everyone on board, including Cox.
Surprising: Jen disclosed that despite her fear of flying, she remained calm amid a frightening incident when she and her friends chartered a flight to Mexico. As the plane was taxiing, the passengers heard a loud noise resembling an explosion, described by Aniston as comparable to a car hitting a massive pothole over the Grand Canyon. After approximately two hours in the air, the pilots decided to turn the aircraft around and return to California.
Among the individuals on the plane was Molly McNearney, the wife of Kimmel. Upon receiving the news via text message, Kimmel lightheartedly replied, “I just signed up for Tinder but I PROMISE not to activate it until we know what’s what.” Kimmel clarified on his show that he was attempting to lighten the tense atmosphere.
In the same interview, Aniston expressed her openness to a Friends reunion, stating, “Why not? You know what, because, listen, I told you this. I would do it.” The acclaimed actress also believed that her former co-stars from the popular NBC sitcom, including Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, would likely be interested in reviving the beloved show.
In a recent interview with Ellen, Jennifer Aniston expressed her openness to the idea of a Friends reunion. When asked about the possibility, Aniston responded, “Why not? You know what, because, listen, I told you this. I would do it.” She also mentioned that the rest of the cast would be on board as well, stating, “The girls would do it. And the boys would do it, I’m sure.” Aniston, who is currently working on the Netflix movie Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler, believes that “anything could happen.”
This is not the first time Aniston has expressed her desire for a Friends reunion. Last summer, in an interview with her friend Molly McNearney in InStyle, she revealed that she often fantasizes about reuniting with her co-stars. Reflecting on her time on the show, Aniston described it as “the greatest job I ever had.” While she is uncertain about what a reunion would look like today, she remains optimistic, noting that “so many shows are being successfully rebooted.” Even before Friends ended its run in 2004 after 10 years on-air, people were already asking if the cast would return.
And the list goes on? Captured in this snapshot from the 90s comedy, the photogenic lineup includes David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow.
Unsure: During the previous summer, Jen mentioned the possibility of a resurgence, stating, ‘I am not certain about its current form, but one can never predict.’
Last autumn, Cox, a close friend and colleague of Aniston, expressed doubt about the possibility of a comeback for the show based on its premise and the ages of the characters. She explained that the original story revolved around a group of friends in their 30s who were going through self-discovery, making it difficult to recreate. While Cox expressed her desire to reunite with the cast and have fun acting together again, she didn’t believe a remake was likely to happen. During her recent appearance on The Ellen Show, Aniston also discussed her upcoming appearance in Harper’s Bazaar and confidently shared her love for embracing nudity.
Delighted: Aniston reveals during her appearance on Wednesday’s episode of Ellen about her highly anticipated feature in the June/July edition of Harper’s Bazaar, confidently expressing her comfort with embracing nudity.
Jen was all set to chat about the exciting flick, Murder Mystery, hitting Netflix soon, alongside her partner in crime, Adam Sandler.
Ellen observed that the well-known fashion icon has always maintained an active lifestyle to stay fit, to which Aniston responded, ‘I enjoy doing activities, absolutely.’
In a particular photo, Jen can be seen covering her breasts with her arms, prompting Ellen to ask if she had any regrets about the more seductive images.
‘I have no regrets about that, not at all – nobody should!’ Jen replied, eliciting applause from the live audience. In a playful manner, Ellen quipped, ‘Why not do it now!’
In another image, Jen is captured relaxing on a chair in the Pacific Ocean while wearing a bikini.
‘You know how you just lazily recline in a chair in the ocean,’ the talented actress from “Horrible Bosses” joked about the glamorous photo shoot. ‘It’s just one of those things you casually do.’
Aniston will make an appearance in the upcoming movie “Murder Mystery” on Netflix, set to premiere on June 12th.
Joyful Moments: Jen made a delightful appearance during a cooking segment, joining forces with Ellen and Ayesha Curry.
Queen: Aniston continues to be one of the most prominent and talented actresses in the comedy genre among her peers.
