The one where all old friends met…
More than two decades after NBC’s iconic show Friends ended, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow are still making time for one another. E! News reported on Wednesday, August 26, that the former costars reunited for dinner in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 25, turning an ordinary night out into a moment that immediately delighted longtime fans.
According to photos obtained by the outlet, Aniston’s boyfriend, Jim Curtis, and her longtime friend Jason Bateman were also among the familiar faces at the table.
Who Joined the Friends Trio for Dinner?
Aniston, 57, dressed for the summer evening in a black blouse and a dark floral midi skirt. Cox, 62, and Kudrow, 63, both paired black trousers with neutral blouses. Curtis joined Aniston for the outing after dating the actress for more than a year. Bateman also attended following a recent Mallorca vacation with Aniston, Curtis, his wife, Amanda Anka, and friends.
Aniston and Bateman have known each other for more than 30 years. Their friendship has also produced five films, including The Break-Up and Horrible Bosses. Bateman has said Aniston is much more than a longtime family friend.
When asked whether his daughters, Francesca and Maple, considered her an aunt, he told Vanity Fair, “She’s almost closer to a co-mom with Amanda.” He added that Aniston has been part of the girls’ lives since birth and remains closely involved in their milestones.
The dinner offered a rare public glimpse of all three women together. Although they still gather privately, seeing Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe side by side remains meaningful for viewers who grew up with the sitcom. That may be why the moment felt especially genuine. More than 30 years after meeting on Friends, Aniston, Cox and Kudrow remain close when the cameras are no longer rolling.
How Long Have Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow Been Friends?
GettyThe three actresses met after being cast as Rachel Green, Monica Geller and Phoebe Buffay on Friends in 1994. They appeared in all 10 seasons before the sitcom ended in 2004.
David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and the late Matthew Perry completed the show’s central cast.
Their bond did not stop when filming ended. Aniston, Cox and Kudrow have said they ate lunch together each day during the series, creating a routine that helped turn their onscreen chemistry into a lasting friendship.
How Have the Friends Costars Supported One Another?
The women regularly celebrate birthdays and professional milestones together. Aniston and Kudrow stood beside Cox when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Their social media tributes also offer affectionate glimpses into the friendship. For Aniston’s 56th birthday, Cox shared a heartfelt message.
“Never has there been a more generous, loving, beautiful, talented, funny, loyal friend,” Cox said. “I feel so lucky to be growing up with you.”
Aniston has returned that love. For Cox’s 60th birthday, she celebrated her longtime friend’s humor, independence, generosity and talent in an emotional post.
