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Aniston & Pitt: Iconic Romance to Enduring Friendship
5 Jun
Summary
- Met in 1994, dated and married in 2000, divorced in 2005.
- Remained friends, attending each other's events over the years.
- Shared a memorable reunion at the 2020 SAG Awards.
The relationship between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood's most iconic. Introduced by managers in 1994, their romance truly sparked after a blind date in 1998. They announced their engagement in November 1999 and married in a lavish Malibu ceremony in July 2000, becoming a celebrated power couple.
Their union faced challenges in 2004 when Pitt began filming 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' with Angelina Jolie. Rumors of an affair led to Aniston filing for divorce in March 2005, finalized seven months later. Aniston described the period as deeply painful but a human experience.
Contrary to public perception, Aniston and Pitt maintained a friendship. Pitt reportedly attended Aniston's 50th birthday party in February 2019. Their bond was highlighted at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2020, where they shared a widely photographed reunion backstage.
Aniston confirmed their amicable relationship on The Howard Stern Show. In August 2025, she spoke candidly about the pain of their breakup and the public's fascination with their "love triangle." Both have since moved on, with Pitt in a relationship since late 2022 and Aniston dating since 2025.
