The special show brought together the entire star cast of "Friends," including Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and Davis Schwimmer.
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Aniston shared that revisiting the "Friends" set during the reunion special reminded her of the hardest time in her life.
A year after the show ended, Aniston parted ways with her then-husband, actor Brad Pitt. She said that while she was excited to get back together with the cast, she forgot about the memories that the show holds for her.
Aniston described time travel as hard, explaining that while walking onto the recreated set of "Friends," she and the cast were initially naive, thinking that it would be a fun experience to relive the memories. However, being back on set brought up painful memories of a time when she thought everything was going to be just gorgeous, only to face the hardest time of her life.
During the reunion special, Aniston revealed that she walked out of the set several times, as it was emotionally challenging for her, given that she is a little emotionally accessible. She expressed gratitude for the ups and downs of her life's journey, stating that everything is a blessing if one is able to look at life's ups and downs in that way. She also discussed her expectations for her professional career and personal life after "Friends" ended in 2004, noting that her personal stuff was what shape-shifted, which was jarring.
Overall, Aniston's interview offers insight into the challenges of revisiting past memories and highlights the importance of embracing life's ups and downs.
