How often does one come across a friend who stays with you no matter what, and most importantly, they both get to see each other’s growth throughout the years? Considering the cut-throat competition in Hollywood, it becomes even harder to find a friend like that. However, Friends‘ diva, Jennifer Aniston, has been one of those lucky people who found an ally like that. Along with the Friends cast, the American actress has some extraordinary colleagues whom she loves with all her heart.

Adam Sandler, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock, Jason Bateman, and other celebrities are part of the 54-year-old actress’ inner circle of friends. However, Aniston once expressed her admiration for the Ozark star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony in 2017.

Jennifer Aniston revealed Jason Bateman’s amusing nickname during her speech

On July 26, 2017, Bateman received the Walk of Fame star in LA. Along with his family, Jennifer Aniston, Will Arnett, and others attended the event and expressed how proud they were of their friend. The Horrible Bosses actress took the stage to give a speech honoring her friend’s achievement. Beginning the speech with Bateman’s pictures from childhood, Aniston praised the actor. Moreover, she was the luckiest as she got to witness was, “Jason Bateman, the husband, the father, the fantastic friend and, as we lovingly call him, the grandpa.”

While praising the Game Night actor, Aniston also revealed how close they both were. From her first impression of Bateman to their friendship over many years, she amusingly teased him. Additionally, she also shared some interesting incidents from the past. Expressing her joy, she added it was surprising for her that Bateman did not receive this honor earlier.

Not only did the Golden Globe Award-winning actress appreciate her friend, but also gave credit to Jason Bateman’s wife, Amanda. She amusingly said Amanda was a big part of The Change-Up actor’s evolution. Concluding her speech with nothing but the utmost love and respect for her friend, Jennifer Aniston overwhelmingly congratulated Bateman. Despite being teased by one of her best friends, The Switch actors still spend a lot of time together as Aniston evidently showed off on her Instagram.

What did the Friends star show off on her social media?

As any social media has become a window to anyone’s life, celebrities keep it a little open for their fans to have a sneak peek. Not so long ago, The Morning Show actress posted her summer getaway with her close friends. That tribe included the Bateman family, along with her other friends. This is not the only evidence that Aiston is close to the Bateman family.

Once she appeared as a guest on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. They began the conversation by establishing their closeness between Aniston and Bateman. Looking at the bond between the two, the actress is certainly lucky to have a friend like Jason Bateman and vice versa.

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