Jennifer Aniston was seen smiling during Brad Pitt's Golden Globes acceptance speech and fans are loving the sweet moment
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Jennifer Aniston smiled during her ex-husband Brad Pitt's acceptance speech at the 77th annual Golden Globe awards in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday.
The star won the award for best actor in a supporting role for his performance in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." He was up against actors including Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Tom Hanks.
While the "The Morning Show" actress and the "Fight Club" actor aren't together, they met in the '90s and were married for five years before parting ways. Both individuals married and divorced other people, however Pitt assured Entertainment Tonight on Sunday that Aniston remains "a good friend."
Fans adored the rare interaction and savored the moment.
Jennifer Aniston was seen smiling during her ex-husband Brad Pitt's acceptance speech at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday.
56-year-old Pitt won the award for best actor in a supporting role for his performance as Cliff Booth in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." He beat out competitors such as Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Tom Hanks.
"When I was starting out these names that were just listed were like gods to me," Pitt said in his speech.
According to Vanity Fair, Sunday's win was Pitt's first Golden Globe win since 1996, approximately two years after Pitt and Aniston initially met.
They tied the knot in 2000 and were married for five years before divorcing in 2005. While both performers eventually married and split from other people, they appear to remain on friendly terms.
On Sunday's red carpet, Pitt told Entertainment Tonight that 50-year-old Aniston is "a good friend."
The actress's smile during Pitt's award speech was a rare exchange between the two, and fans adored the moment.
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Some fans even gained hope that the pair could possibly rekindle in 2020.
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Though Pitt did not reference his ex-wife during his speech, he did give a shout-out to his costar Leonardo DiCaprio.
"I also have to thank my partner in crime, LDC," Pitt said. "I used to watch, year after year, his costars accept awards and get up and thank him profusely. I know why. He's an all-star, he's a gent — and I wouldn't be here without you, man. Thank you."
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