Jennifer Aniston Finally Reveals Her Favorite Movie of All Time

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Though Jennifer Aniston is famous for starring in popular romantic comedies, she personally loves a good, emotional drama. In the book You Gotta See This, which explores the favorite movies of Hollywood stars, Aniston shared that Terms of Endearment from 1983 is one of her all-time favorites.

The actress confessed she’s seen the film countless times, and it has a strangely powerful effect on her feelings. She said she can start watching it at any moment on TV and instantly become emotional. For her, watching the film is like a deeply ingrained reflex, because it connects with something profound inside her.

The movie, directed and written by James L. Brooks, is based on a novel by Larry McMurtry and stars Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson. It tells the story of a mother and daughter and how their relationship changes over thirty years – a story that Jennifer Aniston always finds deeply touching.

She highlighted scenes that always make her cry, like the iconic moment when Shirley MacLaine’s character desperately asks for medication for her daughter in the hospital. Aniston admitted that watching that scene always brings tears to her eyes. And if she happens to catch the heartbreaking goodbye between Winger and her children, she says she completely falls apart.

Although the movie deals with some very emotional scenes, Jennifer Aniston also loved its more subtle and charming romantic moments. She especially enjoyed the scene where Shirley MacLaine goes on her first date with Jack Nicholson, noting how clearly you could see the mix of longing and apprehension on Aurora’s face. Aniston believes the film beautifully combines humor, excellent performances, and a deeply moving story, describing the writing as truly exceptional.

This year, Jennifer Aniston has been busy with several notable projects that combine comedy and emotional complexity. She recently finished filming season four of The Morning Show for Apple TV+, where her character, Alex Levy, dealt with the consequences of a major media company merger, alongside new stars Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons.

The actress is taking on a challenging new role, both starring in and helping produce a TV series based on Jennette McCurdy’s popular memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. This is a big change from her typically wholesome and likable characters, as Aniston will play McCurdy’s difficult and abusive mother, collaborating with creator Sharon Horgan on the project.

There’s a lot of talk about Jennifer Aniston possibly remaking the movie 9 to 5 through her production company, Echo Films. Sources say she wants to cast a new generation of stars – names like Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney – to update the story for today’s audiences.

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2026-02-02 17:14