When Courteney Cox Revealed She Had A ‘Crush’ On Ace Ventura Co-Star Jim Carrey

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As an ardent fan of Hollywood’s most captivating tales and intriguing connections, I find myself utterly enthralled by the reminiscences of Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston on Howard Stern’s show at SiriusXM. It is fascinating to delve into the lives of these beloved stars beyond the confines of their on-screen personas.

In 2021, Courteney Cox revealed on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show that she had a secret crush on Jim Carrey during their time working together in the movie “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” which was released in 1994. During this film, Carrey played the lead role as Ace Ventura, while Cox starred as Melissa Robinson, Ace Ventura’s love interest.

In the production’s filming location, Cox found Carrey exceptionally amusing. During rehearsals, he initially played it straight but would later infuse humor into his performances. “He was just so funny,” she reminisced about their time together. Throughout their professional friendship while making this movie, Carrey consistently made her laugh.

In response to whether they had ever been romantically involved, Stern received a positive answer from Cox. Yet, rather than elaborating, she opted for humor, keeping the details of their past relationship vague.

In this chat with Howard Stern, another Friends cast member, Jennifer Aniston, reflects on her history, particularly her marriage to Brad Pitt. Interestingly, both reunited last September for a virtual reading of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, where Aniston played Linda and Pitt assumed the role of Brad.

The actress assured him that the gathering between Aniston and Pitt was actually quite amicable, calling it “a lot of fun” instead. According to Aniston, any perceived disagreements were more imagined by fans than they were real. The event also happened to be a charity fundraiser for CORE, an organization run by Sean Penn, making the whole experience personally meaningful as well.

The open declarations from both actresses give us a glimpse into their friendships that extend beyond their on-screen roles. Cox’s playful admission of having a crush on Carrey in Ace Ventura hints at a deeper attraction between them. On the other hand, Aniston frequently discussed their mutual enjoyment of each other’s company, despite their past relationship with her former husband being long over.

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2024-08-11 17:53