Jennifer Aniston pens heartfelt note as Reese Witherspoon turns 50

Aniston took to Instagram to celebrate her long-time friend and co-star's milestone birthday
- PUBLISHED: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 1:08 PM
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Some friendships in Hollywood come and go; few stand the test of time. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's bond is one of them.
As Witherspoon turned 50, Aniston made sure the day felt extra special with a heartfelt birthday note that quickly caught fans' attention.
Aniston took to Instagram to celebrate her long-time friend and co-star's milestone birthday, sharing a warm message along with a video that reflected their decades-long friendship.
Alongside the video, Aniston added a sweet note for Witherspoon, calling her a "ray of sunshine", someone who lights up every room she walks into. Aniston fondly referred to her as a "little firecracker," hinting at the latter's energetic and spirited personality.
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She added, "She's 50 and still my favourite little firecracker. My sister, my partner, and my heart for 30 years. Whaaaaa!?? Y'all know what to do~ please join me in wishing this very special woman a birthday she'll never forget. I love you, honey!"
The two actors go way back. Their friendship began in 2000 when Witherspoon guest-starred on the hit sitcom Friends as Jill Green, Rachel Green's sister, played by Aniston. What started as an on-screen sibling dynamic quickly turned into a real-life friendship that has lasted over the years.
They reunited on screen nearly two decades later with The Morning Show in 2019, where they not only shared screen space again but also strengthened their bond as collaborators and close friends.




