Jennifer Aniston recalls how Nicole Kidman has helped her out of ‘a lot of hard things’ in emotional interview – which caused her to ‘tear up’ a bit

Jennifer Aniston revealed she has leaned on her longtime pal, Nicole Kidman, in the past while reflecting on the importance of having female friends in their industry. 

When asked who in their field has helped her navigate through 'tougher or lonelier parts' of life, the Friends star, 55, recalled how the 56-year-old Oscar winner provided her support while filming their 2011 comedy, Just Go with It.

'When we did that movie in Hawaii [2011's Just Go With It], you helped me out on a lot of hard things that I was going through,' Aniston told Kidman while participating in roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, alongside Jodie Foster, Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Ana Sawai and Sofía Vergara. 

She continued: 'Just to have that community, it's very helpful.' 

Aniston did not elaborate on she was experiencing, at the time, but later, bonded with Larson, 34, over how 'connecting with other women has been a game changer' for her as an actress.

Jennifer Aniston (R) revealed she has leaned on her longtime pal, Nicole Kidman (L), while reflecting on the importance of having female friends in their industry; seen in 2011

'It's so true,' Aniston said, after the Room star spoke about going out of her way to 'to make friends with other women in the industry because there was usually just one woman on a job.' 

Additionally, Aniston admitted to getting emotional as she listened to Kidman talk about feeling weighed down by some of the dark roles she's taken on over the years. 

Kidman, who played the role of an abused wife on HBO's series Big Little Lies, admitted that it was tough acting out domestic violence for upwards of 12 to 14 hours a day on set. 

'But there's a way in which we operate where the show must go on, and so you just keep going — you show up and you do it and do it and do it and do it,' she said. 'And there really isn't the time to go, "I need to take care of myself."' 

The Moulin Rouge star added that 'it’s very tough on the psyche' and after her film, Expats, she did a comedy because she 'went crazy with' her 'own psychology.' 

Vergara responded: 'The body doesn’t know that what you’re going through [isn’t real].' 

Kidman concluded: 'It doesn’t. But the idea of being able to go and get a massage or a hot bath or even a pat on the back, just someone touching you and going, “It’s OK.”' 

Aniston, then told Kidman, that her words got her 'a little teared up.' 

When asked who in their field has helped her navigate through 'tougher or lonelier parts' of life, the Friends star, 55, recalled how the 56-year-old Oscar winner provided her support while filming their 2011 comedy, Just Go with It (pictured in 2024)

'When we did that movie in Hawaii [2011's Just Go With It], you helped me out on a lot of hard things that I was going through,' Aniston told Kidman while participating in roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter (seen hugging on set of Just Go With It)

Aniston and Kidman first met at a Golden Globes party in 2005 (seen at the 2020 SAG Awards)

In response, Kidman reminded her pal and the other actresses on the panel that 'the reach out for each other is so important.'  

Aniston and Kidman first met at a Golden Globes party in 2005. 

While recalling the first time they crossed paths, Aniston told Harper's Bazaar back in 2011 that it was a 'typical Hollywood story' and that they shared 'an agent.'

'I remember meeting this tall, beautiful woman who was there with her mom and dad. I was completely starstruck, while she was nothing but gracious,' the Golden Globe winner gushed. 

Additionally, Aniston admitted to getting emotional as she listened to Kidman talk about feeling weighed down by some of the dark roles she's taken on (Kidman pictured in Big Little Lies)

The Moulin Rouge star added that 'it’s very tough on the psyche' and after her film, Expats, she did a comedy because she 'went crazy with' her 'own psychology'

She continued: 'I loved her immediately. We've run into each other over the years, keeping in touch. But it was Adam Sandler, of all people, who brought us together in Hawaii to film the comedy Just Go With It.' 

After shooting the movie, the LolaVie founder said they became 'dear' friends and she couldn't see herself 'dancing the hula with any other gal.'

While recalling their time on set together, Aniston admitted that she 'forgot how funny' Kidman could be. 

'I know, you kept saying to me that I was funny, and I was like, Really? I never get asked to do comedy!' the Rabbit Hole actress mused.  

In Just Go With It, the women play former sorority sister and college rivals, who ultimately face off during a hula dancing competition after running into each other on vacation.