Despite Brad Pitt leaving her for Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston could not help but gush over the actor’s brief cameo on the NBC show, FRIENDS.

For decades, Jennifer Aniston has graced our screens with her stunning fashion sense and trend-setting hairstyles. However, long after her time on the hit sitcom, FRIENDS, came to an end, the actress proved that she is more than her on-screen personality. In fact, the star had even shared the stage with her ex Brad Pitt, before their unfortunate split back in 2005. The collaboration had left fans gushing, but the actress did not reveal her thoughts on it until years later.

Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green | Credits: Friends (NBC)

Although the situation between them changed once the Troy actor met Angelina Jolie, the 55-year-old still only had great things to say about her former partner.

Jennifer Aniston shares her thoughts on Brad Pitt’s FRIENDS episode

Years after FRIENDS had ended, fans were given a mini-reunion with the three main female leads of the show. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Courtney Cox discussed the various cameos from the sitcom that they had loved. After reminiscing about working with guest stars like Ben Stiller, Reese Witherspoon, and Paul Rudd, the actress mentioned another guest star who was a pleasure to work with.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt in FRIENDS | Credits: NBC

While Cox and Kudrow brought up names like Tom Selleck, Charlie Sheen, and Ayisha Tyler, Aniston could not forget Brad Pitt. The actress stated, “Mr Pitt was wonderful.” Without missing a beat, Kudrow chimed in and added, “He was fantastic.” The 55-year-old also echoed her co-star’s opinion by adding that he really was “fantastic.”

The three leads of the show found Pitt’s appearance on the show amazing. However, just a couple of years before they shared their thoughts on the matter, the actor had a rather interesting anecdote to add about his brief cameo.

Brad Pitt’s thoughts on his FRIENDS cameo

Back in 2001, Brad Pitt captivated network television when he starred in an episode of FRIENDS. The episode was titled “The One with the Rumor,” and saw the actor playing the role of Will Colbert, who was Rachel, Ross, and Monica’s schoolmate. However, the plot twist was that he had hated Jennifer Anistons character since their time in High School. It even led to the formation of the I Hate Rachel Green club, of which David Schwimmers Ross was a part.

Brad Pitt as Will Colbert in FRIENDS | Credits: NBC

I remember it. It’s a great cast, man. I mean, they laugh and really have a great time with each other. But I flubbed my first line.

Although fans had loved the episode, Pitt had his own reservations about his brief cameo. In a 2019 interview with Access Hollywood, he ended up revealing how he loved the cast, who had an amazing repertoire. However, he admitted that his own appearance in the show required a few takes. The 59-year-old actor recalled messing up his very first lines and having to stop and start again.

Pitt’s cameo was a fan favorite since, at the time of the episode’s airing, he and Aniston were still married. Unfortunately, the couple decided to separate later on in 2005, a decision that was hard for Aniston. However, Pitt quickly moved on with Angelina Jolie. A choice that does not seem to be paying off with their ongoing divorce proceedings.