Despite Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s dramatic split and the media frenzy involving Angelina Jolie, Aniston decided to move beyond rivalries.

When Hollywood’s quintessential power couple, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, tied the knot in July 2000, their union was celebrated as the epitome of Tinseltown glamor. Both being at the zenith of their careers, their marriage was the subject of adoration and envy. However, the fairy-tale narrative took a dramatic turn when the couple announced their separation in 2005.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt in FRIENDS

Although Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced that their divorce was amicable, their split quickly became one of the most talked-about events in Hollywood. Soon, Pitt’s affair with Angelina Jolie came to the limelight and people began painting Aniston as the victim of their scandal. But it seems the Marley & Me star had just one thing to say about the situation.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Intensified with Angelina Jolie’s Scandal 

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston happen to have been the ‘It’ couple of Hollywood, with their successful careers and fairytale romance. Eventually, their relationship went to the next level, sending fans into a frenzy after they decided to tie the knot in 2000. Soon, Pitt made an appearance on the hit NBC sitcom FRIENDS who hated Aniston’s beloved character, Rachel Green.

Unfortunately, their envious romance and celebrated marriage came to an end in 2005, when Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt mutually released a statement announcing their divorce. Appearing amicable at first, with little to no drama, the duo separated after four and a half years of marriage. But, quickly after the end of Aniston and Pitt’s marriage, they became fodder for tabloids, with gossip columns buzzing about the reasons behind their split.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

While the official line was an amicable separation, there appeared whispers of Brad Pitt’s new romance with Angelina Jolie. Soon, the media seized on this narrative, painting Jennifer Aniston as the victim of a high-profile betrayal. The story only gained momentum when Pitt and Jolie were seen together on various occasions. Thereafter, the so-called “love triangle” quickly became the topic of gossip, with Aniston and Jolie being pitted against each other in a baseless catfight.

Jennifer Aniston’s Decision to Move Beyond the Rivalry with Angelina Jolie

For years, Jennifer Aniston was depicted as the forlorn ex-wife, while Angelina Jolie was cast as the other woman who stole Brad Pitt away from the We’re the Millers star. Although initially, Aniston refused to comment on this, eventually with constant comparison and scrutiny raising water levels, she addressed the alleged rivalry, after crossing paths with the Unbroken director, during awards season.

After being considered the victim in the scandal and subjected to relentless comparisons with Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston finally opened up, after a decade since her divorce in 2005. In a revealing interview with ET, Aniston expressed her frustration with the media’s fixation on the drama of her past relationship. Reflecting on Jolie’s work as a filmmaker, Aniston had nothing but kind words.

Jennifer Aniston in We’re the Millers

I think that’s slowly coming to an end. I really do. I mean, that movie is so beautiful and wonderful and she did such a gorgeous job. I think it’s time people stop with that petty B.S. and just start celebrating great work and stop with the petty kind of silliness. It’s just tiresome and old. It’s like an old leather shoe. Let’s buy a new pair of shiny shoes.

Jennifer Aniston’s comments reflected a broader call for the media and people to move past the old narratives and focus on more positive aspects of celebrity culture. The actress’ plea for a shift in focus highlighted her desire to move beyond the tabloid-laden drama, alleged rivalry, and embrace a more respectful and celebratory approach to discussing public figures.