Reese Witherspoon was showered with birthday wishes on Friday as the Legally Blonde actress turned 48 years old.
One of the most heartwarming testimonials came from her longtime friend Jennifer Aniston, whom she has known for more than twenty years.
During the height of Jennifer’s stardom as Rachel on Friends, Reese made a few cameo appearances as the character’s spoiled sister, Jill.
In recent years, the pair have starred opposite each other as seething professional rivals on the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show.
But when Jennifer fired up her Insta Stories for her birthday tribute to Reese, the on-screen animosity was replaced with gushing affection in real life.
Reese Witherspoon was showered with birthday wishes this Friday, as the Legally Blonde actress turned 48 years old – including from Jennifer Aniston
One of the most heartwarming testimonials came from her longtime friend Jennifer, whom she has known for more than twenty years
“Happy birthday to my sister @reesewitherspoon,” Jennifer captioned a clip of Jill haughtily confronting Rachel on Friends all those years ago.
“I love you so much, ray of sunshine,” she gushed over a photo of Reese beaming while cradling her French bulldog Minnie Pearl.
She called Reese “the ultimate collaborator…” as well as a “co-anchor,” “partner,” “and friend” — with each title accompanied by a charming throwback.
One of the photos showed Jennifer and Reese performing in front of a green screen during the taping of The Morning Show.
Another was a flashback photo of the two women drinking champagne at the 2020 Golden Globes with The Morning Show showrunner Kristin Hahn.
Jennifer first shared the Golden Globes photo with the public in 2020 – and told the brutal story behind it.
‘Reese!? This is one of the many reasons why I love you,” the Horrible Bosses actress wrote. “We so naturally ran out of water at our table that she asked Jay Z and Beyoncé for a glass of champagne.”
When Reese celebrated her 48th birthday last Friday, she was treated to an outpouring of affection from the bold names in her life.
During the height of Jennifer’s stardom as Rachel on Friends, Reese made a few cameo appearances as the character’s spoiled sister, Jill.
“Happy birthday to my sister @reesewitherspoon,” Jennifer captioned a clip of Jill haughtily confronting Rachel on Friends all those years ago
“I love you so much, ray of sunshine,” she gushed over a photo of Reese beaming while cradling her French bulldog Minnie Pearl
She praised Reese as “The Ultimate Collaborator…” and as “Co-anchor,” “Partner,” “and Friend” – with each title accompanied by a charming throwback
Another was a flashback photo of the two women drinking champagne at the 2020 Golden Globes with The Morning Show showrunner Kristin Hahn
Octavia Spencer, who starred as a security guard in the Legally Blonde sequel 21 years ago, posted a sweet Instagram photo of herself with Reese
Another celebrity who wished Reese on her big day was none other than longtime personal friend Jennifer Garner.
Both women were producers last year of the Apple TV+ miniseries The Last Thing He Told Me, a mystery thriller that also starred Jennifer Garner.
In honor of Reese’s birthday, Jennifer posted a silly video of herself playing the saxophone interspersed with footage of them together.
Octavia Spencer, who starred as a security guard in the sequel Legally Blonde 21 years ago, posted a sweet Instagram photo of herself with Reese.
“Today is a very special Friday because it’s @reesewitherspoon’s birthday!” she crowed. “Thank you Reese for always honoring all women everywhere! Join the comments in wishing Reese the happiest birthday.”
Another celebrity who wished Reese on her big day was none other than longtime personal friend Jennifer Garner.
Both women were producers last year of the Apple TV+ miniseries The Last Thing He Told Me, a mystery thriller that also starred Jennifer Garner.
In honor of Reese’s birthday, Jennifer posted a silly video of herself playing the saxophone interspersed with footage of them together.
Reese responded to the outpouring of affection by posting a throwback photo of herself at the beach, accompanying a message expressing her gratitude
Her son Deacon Phillippe, 20, who she had with her steamy first husband Ryan Phillippe, jumped into the comments and wrote: ‘Happy birthday to the best’
“Two things I love: @reesewitherspoon and smooth jazz,” Ben Affleck’s ex-wife wrote in her caption. ‘Congratulations, RW! XX’.
Reese responded to the outpouring of affection by posting a throwback photo of herself at the beach, accompanying a message expressing her gratitude.
‘I’m very grateful for all the wonderful birthday wishes!’ she wrote. “Thank you to all of you who send me love and light from all over the world.”
Her son Deacon Phillippe, 20, who she had with her steamy first husband Ryan Phillippe, jumped into the comments and wrote: “Happy birthday to the best.”