Stepping away from the sitcom antics of Friends, Jennifer Aniston’s transition to The Morning Show marked a heartwarming journey. Rachel Green’s departure from the world of television was a bittersweet moment for fans, but Apple TV+ offered a compelling remedy. The series aimed to wear many hats: a blend of comedy, workplace intrigue, and thought-provoking commentary. As the charismatic anchor Alex Levy, Aniston continues to captivate, even at 54, ensuring that jaws remained on the floor.

A sizzling scene of Aniston with Jon Hamm recently sent shockwaves across the internet, leaving it “broken”. Following that, the director spilled the beans on the intriguing details behind this steamy moment.

The Morning Show director comments on Jennifer Aniston’s sizzling scene taking over the internet

In The Morning Show, the stars’ penchant for making controversial choices kept the audience hooked. The creative team behind the Apple TV+ series had promised that Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s characters would continue to make eyebrow-raising decisions in the third season. In the sixth episode, Levy sat down for a one-on-one interview with Marks, which eventually led to a passionate and intimate encounter.

For director Mimi Leder, orchestrating the on-screen chemistry between Aniston and Hamm, which included fiery kisses and intimate moments in bed, was an absolute blast. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Leder remarked, “Capturing that chemistry between Jon and Jen? I don’t know. Let me just say, I think it’s going to break the internet”. The remarkable chemistry between them was a delight for the director. She brought their dynamic to life on camera with a sense of enjoyment and excitement.

Undoubtedly, they portrayed a successful on-screen romance. However, Aniston’s romantic life hasn’t always been easy and she once attributed it to her parents.

On balancing onscreen chemistry with offscreen challenges

In an interview with WSJ Magazine in August, the Friends alum, renowned for her versatile talents, shared insights about her love life. Despite excelling in numerous areas, The Morning Show star admitted to struggling in her romantic relationships. Aniston attributed this challenge to her parents’ relationship dynamics. She emphasized that watching their relationship turmoil did not inspire her to follow suit.

She found it difficult to navigate relationships, as she was hesitant to sacrifice her individuality and needs, making give-and-take a foreign concept. Although she has been married twice, first to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005, the separation of which alluded to her being “selfish” and later, to Justin Theroux in 2015. Moreover, her openness to parting ways in pursuit of happiness has led her to consider both marriages as very successful.

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