Jennifer Aniston on David Letterman, 12/17/08, part 1:
Jennifer Aniston on David Letterman, 12/18/08, part 2:
Jennifer Aniston had a somewhat awkward interview on David Letterman last night. Her legs looked incredible, and she wore a super short dress just like her last appearance on the show two years ago. That was the main redeeming feature of an otherwise shaky interview that made me uncomfortable for her at points. It wasn’t a disaster, but she just sort of stumbled through and Dave kept pressing her. They had a strange rapport and only partially warmed up to each other at the end, when Jen presented Dave with the tie she wore draped over her chest in her now-infamous GQ shoot. It was too short for him and he joked that it was a juniors tie.
It seemed the plan was to cover the public interest in Aniston’s personal life, but either they didn’t prepare enough ahead of time, they didn’t mesh well enough, or Dave took it in a direction Aniston wasn’t comfortable with. She started off telling a story about a mean Russian teacher she had in high school at the “Fame” school in California and it kind of went downhill from there.
On her friends
Dave: Do… a large group of friends and family come to your home?
Jennifer: I have a large group of friends and family, yes, I do. They come to my home.
Dave: Can you give me a number – ball park?
Jennifer: Oh gosh, it depends on who I’m talking to that week. I would say, ball park there’s always those ten good solids. As you get older, the number gets smaller and you realize… you just don’t have enough time. Time is precious.
Dave: Do you find yourself being closer to newer friends or closer to older friends?
Jennifer: Both. I have friends from 25 years ago, you know – when I was born. [laughs]On people prying into her personal life
Dave: It seems like people are always wanting to know about your private life and stuff. How did that happen… why do people always want to know more stuff?
Jennifer: I don’t know [laughs] just ask yourself why you asked the question. People get creative. At a press junket they’ll always figure out a way to wiggle in the personal question….Like with Marley and Me, this one person says ‘In this movie, you are a mother of three, and the wife of a man. Does this, you know, inspire you to want to have three children and be the wife of a man?’ I’m going ‘If it wasn’t for this movie that seed would never have been planted, thank you.’
On John Mayer
Dave: People do care [about your personal life.] I want to know but I’m trying not to ask.
Jennifer: I think it’s all been said at this point.Dave: For example, I do know who you’re dating. [shows Aniston his daily briefing on the desk.] John Mayer… can I ask you questions about John Mayer.
Jennifer: We’ll see, what do you got there?
Dave: Where did you meet?
Jennifer: We met at a party.
Dave: What kind of party.
Jennifer: It was a costume party.
Dave: Was it really?
Jennifer: No, but that would have been funny…
Dave: A Hollywood party… who was there… who hosted the party?
Jennifer: This was Brian Lord who was one of the bigwigs at CAA.
Dave: Is he still there?
Jennifer: Yeah….
Dave: I can’t even go any farther with this. All I care is that you and the guy are fine…On being comfortable in her body:
Dave: Paul was saying that you have never been more comfortable with your body than you are now. Is that true?
Jennifer: That is actually true.
Dave: Was there a time that you were ever uncomfortable in your body.
Jennifer: I think when you get older you get sort of comfortable in your own skin, don’t you?
Dave: Are you speaking metaphorically or physically?
Jennifer: I think all of it… one leads to the other. Feeling good inside leads to feeling good outside.
[Transcribed from Jennifer Aniston’s appearance on The Late Show, aired 12/17/08]
I wonder what happened and why the interview went so poorly. Dave even kind of ruined the end of the movie Aniston is promoting by using some negative adjectives to describe it. Usually Letterman does a decent job with his guests and tries to make the conversation flow but that was just painful. What do you guys think? Was it an ok interview, did Dave bungle it, was it Aniston’s fault or was it just that they didn’t get along?
Jennifer Aniston is shown outside The Late Show on 12/17/08. Credit: WENN
I think Jennifer took all his questions badly. I don’t think he said or did anything wrong.
Jen lately is appearing desperate.Her actions too.Chill out girl you are a star,llok great and have a tons of money.
It’s hard to interview vapid, boring people.
I hosted a (very, very local) interview show in the past. They can be very difficult or they can be quick, easy and fun, depending on the guest. I’d like to blame the guest but maybe it was me asking poor questions and coming across as off-putting during the bad ones. I hated doing those shows.
Oddly, I though she came across fine. it was Dave that seemed a bit either underwhelmed and/or unprepared or something…not sure what. But she was ok. She’s better in person than in print.
(JFI, It’s Brian Lourd, not Lord – Lourd is director of ICA & CAA)
I just watched the interview on YouTUBE. IT was very funny and everyone seemed to be having a good time. What’s wrong with that?
I thought it was ok. But Letterman’s schtick has become completely one-note, with the stuttering and “I’m old” jokes. And pulling the “uncool” cover out was wayyyyy awkward.
The movie will make some cash, sputter out and then be forgotten. So what’s to interview for?
I don’t know – I thought it was fine! Nothing great, but not awkward either. That color looks good on her!! And, as always, her hair looks fabulous.
CB, your wording is a bit too strong for me. I am not sure I would use the word awkward the flow wad OK but the rapport wasn’t so good.
But you are right, there was something wrong. I think it had something to do with trying to ignore an elephant in the room. You know, trying not to look at the huge mole on the face of your blind date. LOL
I guess the now famous ‘Uncool Bermuda triangle’ was off the menu. It left Dave in an awkward spot. You could see that that is what he wanted to ask. Any interviewer would have no difficulties on that topic. Every one seems to be well updated and to have an opinion.
bad interview. too short dress because she is desperate, nearly flashing her crotch as she sits down and crosses her legs, not funny, awkward rapport, bad blush.
LIKE OMG if you dont like an article here you can like, SKIP THE POST right?
OR you can let people express their opinions on how they dont like Angelina and Brad and deal with it right?
Cant have it both ways right?
Its only right, right????
Brangealooooooooooooonies! LOL
LOONIE LOONIE LOONIE!
Agree with Syko – at some point, in the scope of some-odd 15 years of boring interviews, you’ve gotta say it’s her, not the people interviewing her.
There’s a skit on SNL that shows how boring and vapid she is and it is completely accurate.
I thought she was great; funny, very sharp and not doing the usual fawning nonsense. Let’s face it – he’s not a great interviewer. It’s just late night ‘fluff’.
Didn’t think it was “akward’ at all. Don’t even understand what make you think it was…
Oh she looks great. Great legs too! The body, I won’t even go there.
Oh there was a skit on SNL?
Wow AMAZING
I saw Robin Williams pick up a furby and pretend to be angelina as he pranced around and asked where his brother was so he could make out with him and adopt the furby.
ACURATE
We’re talking about Anniston, not her ex. If that’s the only way you can make her look good….
vicsmith, do you have a link to that SNL skit?
I thought she was funny and how can you not love her?
Madelyn Rose:And, as always, her hair looks fabulous.
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it’s called a Weave. If you have money, you can get one too.
a tad awkward, but cute.
No, sorry. Her character wasn’t the main attraction, they were on some sort of talk show with others and all her character did was act clueless and flip her hair. And M.E., I think thou doth protest too much.
Neither of them did a good job, but she was more sarcastic than usual, almost unpleasantly so.
Syko is right. She’s vapid. And kinda, you know, boring. That’s why the interview was bad. There’s no there there.
ah yes, it was the View skit. i remember. and M.E, although I may think JA is the most boring pathetic celebutard, I read the same things in psych class. not liking JA is not synonymous with being crazy, nor is having a detached, aloof attitude towards celebrities synonymous with being educated and sane. so stop with the pedantry.
wow ME, think you are the one who is a little obsessed loonie here?
She’s braindead that’s why. Dave must be thinking what will i talk with this bitch ?? tanning, her hair, her body ughhhh no substance.
The only one that is braindead is you asswipe why wast your time posting about someone that you hate?
Look she’s just being JA, always needing to come off cute, nice, wise, etc, never saying she was wrong about something unless it plays in her favor. But that’s her! Where’s the news? Btw, awesome legs she has.
@ get a life asswipe: thats what we do here when we feel like it. get over it.
What’s boring is hearing Brad and Angelina talking about their children. Who cares? Do people really give a crap how many babies those attention whores have? I sure don’t. JA is prmoting a movie, which is her job. So she’s boring, so what? And if I had legs like that, my skirt would be that short too.
Get A Life Asswipe: December 18th, 2008 at 5:07 pm The only one that is braindead is you asswipe why wast your time posting about someone that you hate?
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Duhh aren’t you doing the same thing in every Angelina’s thread???
I’ve never understood what people see in Aniston. Mildly attractive, mildly talented, only funny when she has a script – nothing special about her.
It’s so hard to understand her… She never know how to start her sentences, she hesitates too much… She’s always saying “eummmmmm” “you know” “I… I… I…” or has her wierd fake laugh…
She doesn’t seem to be able to have a long conversation… Apparently her Diction Classes at the Fame School didn’t pay off…
I wish latterman had grilled her. For instance, when he asked her about her personal life and wonders how come people know so much about her, it would have been nice if he noticed that she is the one talking about her pirvate life eveytime she has a movie to promote…
Anyway, boring interview, it was hard to watch the whole thing!
Fighting and arguing over celebrities is stupid.
Her comment on her friends was interesting. Does the number of her friends depend on who she talked to that week? I wonder what a “friend” means for her? BTW, where were Dave and Courtney and Sheryl Crow the night of the dog movie premiere? Her first movie in two years and they don’t show up. Odd.
I’m trying to figure out why a woman her age would wear a dress like that. Maybe she was channeling her inner Miley Cyrus.
the interview was fine. i think letterman seemed tired and bored. we expect dave to get ADHD with certain guests and that was not happening.
i liked JA’s laugh- genuine and hearty and agree that she is better in person than in print.
as for the clips from marley and me, owen wilson out-acted her immediately. she should really re-consider getting back on TV- film is not her best.
i predict she is or will get pregnant soon.
She is a “light movie” actress and she is good at it. It is not like we are in junior high or something where you have to go to the extreme – to be the genius or the bombshell or the weirdo or the meanie or the clown in order to justify your popularity. She fills a niche that has to be filled and she does it well. She is meant to entertain, not to inspire. Never read an interview where a co-worker complained about her. Seems to be a nice person and is easy on the eyes.
As usual, she looks fabulous, but she should, considering she only works three or four months a year and spends the rest of her time working out, tanning on the beach in Mexico, and having her hair done. I’ve no doubt she’s a nice person and a wonderful, generous friend, but an interesting interview? Nope. It’s hard to be interesting when you’re so shallow.
thought she came across just fine.
typical letterman interview — he doesn’t do well with the hot ladies.
@ Cheyenne: Courtney was definitely there…
I think she came off as ok. I’ve definitely seen worse. The only really awkard part to me (besides the fact that there’s not much to talk about with her, as she seems to have no passionate interests, besides men) was when he asked her if she’d ever felt awkward in her own skin.
She seemed to hesitate and, poor thing, wonder if it was some kind of dig (truly, that must suck, wondering if you’re being made fun of by Dave). The elephant there was her very obvious plastic surgery (her nose seems to get more and more “refined” every time I see her). Obviously she’s STILL not comfortable in her own skin.
I might not be a huge fan, she is very pretty and kind of charming in her way and that’s not a crime. I love me some Angie, but I don’t understand what’s to actually HATE about JA. She certainly isn’t doing women any favors and I don’t want her as a role model for anyone, but HATE her? No.
All of Dave’s interviews are awkward, that’s kinda his trademark- unless he’s on a mission like cracking on Paris Hilton
I saw a video of the premiere of the dog movie and Courtney Cox was nowhere in evidence. I can’t believe she was hiding from the cameras. If you have a link showing her at the premiere, can you post it?
@Zoe – “besides the fact that there’s not much to talk about with her, as she seems to have no passionate interests..”
Nail on the head, Zoe. This is where she falls down so badly on the human interest level. She comes across as passionless and limited.
@Cheyenne – I checked imdb:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm228821504/rg1858116096
“I’m trying to figure out why a woman her age would wear a dress like that.” What exactly does this mean. HOw are women of forty suppose to dress. Do we have a lenght allowed now. Should women under forty be allowed above the knee but womean of forty not so. This comment is as usual again against women in general. REally sad.
She actually is kind of boring in interviews. Though I do enjoy her “light movies” as you put it, nina. She has a certain comforting appeal, which is why she makes comforting, generic movies. But I’m not lining up to watch her be interviewed.
And I used to LOVE Letterman. But lately he’s been bothering me. That Kidman interview was unprofessional and appalling. Does he do this passive/aggressive schtick with men, or only with women?
Does she look 40 to you? Her body is better than most 20 year olds so why not wear a short skirt.
It’s not about how old you look, it’s about how old you are, and her dress seemed inappropriately short. It was obvious that they did something to make the dress shorter because you can see that the edge looks tucked in or something. And Dave is taking a lot of flack but he is a great interviewer when he is interested in the subject. He did an amazing interview with Obama during the general election and his breadth of knowledge was impressive; usually if the guest is uncomfortable the interview goes downhill. It’s funny that for someone that has been in the business for twenty years, she is so uncomfortable and it shows. The phony laugh was a dead giveaway.
hmmm: What you do mean how old your are? So what is acceptable for a woman of 40? Is there a certain length they should wear. For example what about Halle Berry she wears much the same as Jen and is older. Is she not dressing right? I think it is so sad that we put women out to pasture once they are over 30 but men just are getting to their prime then. So are women in their prime at 40 but other women start to put them down. AS women we are our own problem. Who says that dress was not right? Other women because they are jealous. Your jealously here is really staring to show. YOu may not like Jennfier but by commenting on what is appropriate for someone so “old” shows that you are putting all women down and are just plain jealous because you don’t look that way. Any owmen of forty who loks as good as Jennifer would feel it was fine to wear that outfit. Your jealously is showing.
OH and she seems boring because she doesn’t talk about her private life. The celebrities who seem interesting always talk about their children and what they do at home etc. Johnny seems boring in interviews as well because he does not get personal. If Jen talked about her personal life she would not seem boring at all.
loved her shoes!!!
I have sat and read comment after comment about Jennifer Anniston along with that other boring, fake couple, and I feel a lot of people don’t have a unique thought in their head, but instead get in some high school group.. boring, vapid.. how many people use the word “vapid”? it’s stupid. really.. please stop it.
If you know anything about Jen’s childhood, she had a rough relationship with her mother who always made her aware of how inadequate she was physically. Of course this is going to leave an impression on her and make her feel that she needs to prove herself. On the opposite side of the spectrum, you have Angelina, who has been told all of her life by her family and everyone around her how gorgeous she is, thus fueling narcissism, and that somehow gives her a pass to act however she wants, so long as she does charity for PR. I really could care less what either of them do, but their upbringing says it all. Just stop being hypocrital on these threads. the contradictions are mind-boggling!
There is nothing wrong with this woman. She seems kind enough, she’s never done anything wrong to anyone … and she’s been wounded by a lot of people in her life.
Here she is, sitting in an interview, after FOUR + years of harrassment, critique, judgements on her looks, cruelty, etc — and everyone is trying to avoid the elephant in the room, and she’s probably a bit tired, exasperated, and maybe feeling slightly awkward. Quite understandable.
I will never understand anyone’s hatred for this woman. Sure, you don’t need to like her or be a fan – but what’s with the mouthfrothing animosity? Seriously?
With friends like Oprah, Cheryl Crowe and others, I seriously doubt that she’s a terrible person or vapid pathetic lunatic. Her Female friends all seem pretty intelligent, kept-together and likeable. That says a lot about a woman.
Just let her live her life. THis is out of control and just plain sick.
I am actually amazed that at events she sometimes even talks to the press. For example Lainey talks so rudely about her and yet she has a small interview on the red carpet in Toronto with Jen. Like why would Jen even do that. If I were here I would not even talk to people like that. Jen really is forgiving.
@cheyenne: Perez also had a picture of Courtney at the premiere. He was making fun of how she was dressed.
Thanks for posting the link. Courtney looks good.
So sorry to hear that poor Jen had a traumatic adolescence with a mean mother who always put her down. However, she’s not the only woman who had a mother like that, and by age 40 most women are long over it.
I have to laugh at her fans who insist that anyone who criticizes her is jealous of her looks and mentions Halle Berry as an example of how hot a woman over 40 can be, as if Aniston is in the same league with Halle Berry. She isn’t and she never will be. Halle is a classy, elegant, drop-dead gorgeous woman who isn’t trying to be hot. Maybe that’s Aniston’s problem; she tries too hard.
what awkwardness, she was so gorgeous, confident, funny and very intertaining i really enjoyed the interview.
the interview was harsh and grating, not at all enjoyable. watch Dave interview Meryl and you see a smooth interview with someone he genuinely connected. he and Aniston were on different train tracks. her sarcasm against his made for a disconnected ramble.
Cheyenne, you try too hard yourself and yet you are just a fan of someone you have never even met. Or so you say. . I am surprised you have a problem with anyone else who tries too hard.Next time research before you attack someone based on lies or whatever pleases you to believe. How many friends have you seen turn up to Support AJ? By her own admission she has no friends. It is no wonder with an evil heart like that and no soul.
Jen is a beautiful person insdie out. She has never hurt anyone or set out to harm any one. She is a victim of your idols’ cruelty towards her.
Someone please tell me what Jen ever did to deserve any cruelty from Brangelina fans. NOTHING.
Oh, come on. She’s cute and funny, and it was a fun interview.
I didn’t find anything awkward about it, it was funny and pretty good.
um cheyenne – “She isn’t and she never will be. Halle is a classy, elegant, drop-dead gorgeous woman who isn’t trying to be hot”
don’t put down her looks as if it is a fact. It is your opinion, is it not? You make it sound like it is a known thing. You know putting down people for their looks is extremely shallow, in my opinion.
Here’s my theory: Letterman was told not to bring up a number of personal issues, which possibly pissed him off as JA brings them up herself whenever it suits her needs. So he technically kept his end of the deal, but – because he’s Dave – showed all these covers instead. These magazines speak for themselves anyway.
Actually, JA handled herself pretty well considering all that. Only the jolts of her admittedly gorgeous leg reveal the tension.
You definitely see what you want to see in this interview. I think she did a fine job.
And to all those random people who might or might not be posting here (see? not directly addressing anyone): Jennifer does not bring up The UnHoly Trinity herself. She only talks about them when asked about them and looks visibly uncomfortable when the questioning heads in that direction.
Kim:
Here is what Jennifer did…NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF HER MARRIAGE TO BRAD PITT. When Brad used to speak about his marriage, he took ownership and accepted his choices. That is why it seems as if he gets a pass. Jennifer on the other hand, did not have the foresight to see the value of quickly disassociating with Brad and his life with Angelina ASAP. There is no advantage to breaking your silence…observe Reese Witherspoon regarding Abby Cornish and Ryan Phillippe, Uma Thurman regarding Ethan Hawke, and Nicole Kidman regarding Tom Cruise and Penelop Cruz.
Brad made a choice to leave his marriage to Jennifer Aniston and move on with Angelina Jolie. That he hooked up so quickly and cemented it (babies) is what bothers people most. There exists a HUGE difference with Brad’s current lifestyle,how he frequently gushes about fatherhood and the love of his life Angelina versus with his lifestyle with Jennifer. It is clear that Brad and Jennifer were a mismatch from the start. As their time progressed together, their problems only amplified. What Brad wanted presented a conflict with what Jennifer wanted.
She will find someone worthy of her. It just… isn’t … Brad.
Josephina: What makes you think Jennifer Aniston still wants Brad Pitt? isn’t it clear that she’s moved on as evidenced by the fact that she’s clearly uncomfortable with talking about the subject now and won’t answer questions about it?
Jennifer Aniston isn’t taking responsibilty for the failure of her marriage because she didn’t cause it. Brad left her for another woman which would indicate to me that all of the blame and responsibility falls on his shoulders.
Regardless of that, the reasons why the other women you speak of aren’t hounded by questions about their relationships is because no one cares. Jennifer Aniston/Brad Pitt were America’s golden couple. Then he leaves her for the “Most Beautiful Woman in the World”. That’s why there is so much hub bub about these three and not the others.
i think the movie is going to be let down…i’d rather read the book. Maybe i’ll wait till after x-mas to see…don’t think i want to see the dog die.
I don’t have the patience to look, whoever said that AJ does charity for PR purposes is obviously easily influenced by the tabloids. Brad is the first one to comment on how caring and generous Angelina is. She filmed the movie Beyond Borders in Cambodia and saw how the children there were living in poverty and that stirred her. Since then, she has made it her mission to help those who are needy around the world and she met someone who, at the same time, was discovering that desire within himself that there’s something more to life than red carpets and limousines. They met – discovered they had the same passion in life – and decided to do something about it together. That is what broke up their respective marriages. Billy Bob Thornton, who was married to Angelina when she adopted Maddox, couldn’t handle her paying more attention to the kid than to him, so he split. And as another poster mentioned, Brad’s new views on life clashed with Jennifer’s materialistic nature, so they started drifting apart BEFORE he met Angelina. This is the truth – if you can handle it and not take the uninformed, infantile “she’s a homewrecker” stance. People are so blind to the truth, it’s amazing.
Not Blonde
Not taking any responsiblity for the failure of a marriage in which you are one of the spouses? Opting to play VICTIM instead? Angelina was ONE of the symptoms of their failed marriage, not the cause.
How about the following reasons, they seem more plausible: incompatibility, neglect, a consistent disregard for your spouse’s needs and wants, loneliness, lack of shared goals and interests, lack of respect, trust and honesty, lack of commitment. I left sex out on purpose to prove my point. Any combination of the above can destroy a marriage, let alone any friendship. Do you think that they would still be married if Angelina had not come along? How can one person be guilty of all those things and the other person is “innocent?”
I believe Prince Charles and Princess Diana invoked higher interest than Brad and Jennifer. The interest here is Jennifer’s reaction post-marriage. She did not handle this well at all. THAT IS THE REASON FOR THE HIGH LEVEL OF ATTENTION, SHE DID NOT BEHAVE MATURELY AFTERWARD (pathetic, immature and whiny interviews with Vogue and Vanity Fair where she could have controlled her responses entirely but refused to.) She appealed to many women who felt “robbed” after the dissolution of their marriage, particulary to those who did not take responsibility for their role in their marriage.
I hope she learns to take ownership for the good and the bad in any relationship. Otherwise, she will go through a string of “Brads.”
Firstly, while married to Brad, JA said in print and in a t.v. interview that she didn’t know if Brad was the ‘love of her life”. She also failed to mention his name among the ‘thank yous” at one of her award wins. And forget any desire on her part to start a family. She was too intent on lining up movie roles and continuing with her role on ‘Friends’ after her teaming up with Brad made her a star. Obviously, Brad has
too much class to reveal the reasons he
lost his feelings for her.
As for her appearance on the DL show, I’m surprised no one has mentioned how continually she looked up at herself in the monitor.
@June: Woudn’t you look at yourself on the monitor?
I just don’t think it is proper at all to talk about the dissolution of someone’s marriage. Especially someone’s who you don’t know at all.
She shouldn’t take responsibility and he shouldn’t. Both of them are to blame. I didn’t say one was innocent and the other wasn’t. That is the purpose of using quotes you know…way to go misusing them.
Not Blonde
…”Jennifer isn’t taking any responsibility for the failure of her marriage because she did not cause it. Brad left her for another woman which would indicate to me that all of the blame and responsibility falls on his shoulders.”… Isn’t this your quote/opinion? You declared that Brad was at fault.
My point is to rebuke the rubbish I see in print of a romanticized/glamorized view of the concept of marriage. This gullible view of “The Golden Couple” is what threw everyone off. Brad and Jennifer were a definite mismatch in character, although they looked cute together on the red carpet. When you choose a mate, you should choose wisely.
I am not sold completely that Jennifer is over Brad. The public/press does not need to know her feelings about Angelina on any level… not because of fear or intimidation, but because she has a career and image to maintain, sustain and protect. Any comments less than positive coming from one actor about another actor is always damaging to your status in Hollywood. It motivates people to “take sides.” That is why the Vogue/Vanity Fair interviews were so damaging when she probably felt that she was just being “honest.”
It’s amazing how women are SO READY to attack another woman (i.e., Jennifer Aniston) and blame her for the dissolution of her marriage, yet leave the husband alone and blame-free. Yes, I’m talking to you Junta and Josephina. You must be really angry and sad with your lives to actually think you know exactly what happened in that marriage. May other people treat you as you have treated JA here.