Jennifer Aniston leans on her friends (seemingly all of Hollywood) at first awards show after Matthe

Publish date: 2024-05-08

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Jennifer Aniston got through the 2024 Golden Globes with a little help from her friends.

The 54-year-old “Just Go With It” star rubbed elbows with just about every A-Lister on Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton, which was her first award show since the death of her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry.

Aniston was photographed hugging Emma Stone and Jason Bateman, as well as squeezing her longtime friend Selena Gomez before caressing Ryan Gosling’s arm.

She also reunited with her “Morning Show” costars Reese Witherspoon and Billy Crudup and smiled for the cameras alongside Jennifer Lawrence.

Aniston even checked in with Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw. She sported a sleek black Dolce & Gabbana gown for the occasion and debuted a shorter hairstyle reminiscent of “The Rachel.”

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon at the 2024 Golden Globes. CBS
Jennifer Lawrence joined the duo in another picture. CBS

“The Morning Show” was up for Best Television Series – Drama at the Globes, which ultimately went to “Succession.” Aniston already has one Golden Globe to her name.

Her public appearance at Sunday’s award ceremony is one of her first since Perry, 54, drowned in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.

On Christmas Day, Aniston shared an inspirational quote about how “time goes by fast” and “a lifetime isn’t that long” on what seemed like a somber day for her.

Aniston hugs Emma Stone at the Golden Globes. Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images
Longtime friends Aniston and Selena Gomez embrace at the Globes. CBS

Perry’s cause of death was “acute effects of ketamine,” along with drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine (an opioid). However, Aniston wanted fans to know in an interview with Variety last month that he was healthy before his death.

“I was literally texting with him that morning, funny Matty,” she said through tears about speaking with him the day of his passing. “He was not in pain. He wasn’t struggling. He was happy.”

“He was healthy, Aniston continued. “He had quit smoking. He was getting in shape. He was happy — that’s all I know.”

Aniston and Ryan Gosling also chatted it up at the ceremony. Getty Images for Moët & Chandon
Aniston goes in to hug Jason Bateman. Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images
Aniston speaks with Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw at the Globes. Getty Images

She concluded, “I want people to know he was really healthy, and getting health. He was on a pursuit. He worked so hard. He really was dealt a tough one. I miss him dearly. We all do. Boy, he made us laugh really hard.”

Days after Perry’s death, Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer released a joint statement.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” read their statement, they wrote. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”

“In time we will say more, as and when we are able,” the statement continued. “For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

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