Ellen DeGeneres' show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"[/B] has ended after 19 years.
Taking a flashback to her TV career to date, we remember the first guest who "kicked off" the famous host's set.
19 years ago, Jennifer Aniston "opened" Ellen's first show, and even brought her a "symbolic gift" to the show, a welcome mat. Up until that moment, no one expected this show to be such a success.
Jennifer Aniston was, at the time, one of the most talked about women in Hollywood and the reason was none other than her relationship with Brad Pitt.
At the time, this couple was more in the public eye than any other Hollywood star.
However, a few months later in January 2005, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced their separation, surprising everyone.
From the very first day, tabloids wanted Angelina Jolie to be the cause of their separation, which they both tried to deny.
"For those who are following all these things, we would like to explain to you that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloids," the couple said in a joint statement.
According to friends and acquaintances close to them, the reason their relationship ended was the busy schedules they both had that didn't help them "develop the intimacy a couple needs."
A close friend of Brad Pitt who wished to remain anonymous told People at the time, "They slowly lost themselves as individuals and despite having a nice lifestyle and having everything they could possibly want, they weren't happy. They lost their sense of self."
The publications, as well as people close to them, claimed at the time that Brad Pitt, and not Jennifer Aniston, bore most of the blame.
On the other hand, many fans of the couple, as well as a portion of the media, commented that Brad Pitt wanted children and Aniston did not.
When the hit sitcom Friends, which starred Aniston as "Rachel," reached its finale, it cost the actress dearly. It was now, part of her life and daily routine. But even then, she didn't have the charming Pete by her side, as he was too busy shooting the movie "Mr & Mrs Smith".
Jennifer Aniston herself had later admitted to Vanity Fair that Brad Pitt wanted to stay in this marriage and solve their problems, but first he wanted to live a period of time alone to "find himself and figure out who he is."
However, she was not willing to experiment. "It's complicated. We're two people who are constantly evolving. So there are times when those changes conflict. There are so many levels that one can grow. When you stop growing with the other person, that's when problems arise," the actress had said.
But as much as they tried to hide the fact that they were separating because of Angelina Jolie, who was then co-starring with Pitt in Mr & Mrs Smith, they didn't succeed. ΄
Shortly after their breakup, Aniston's good friend and co-star in The Friends, Courtney Cox said in an interview that the actor had informed her friend of his attraction to Jolie.
"I don't think they had started a physical relationship while they were acting together, but I think he was attracted to her," she had told Vanity Fair and continued: "There was a relationship and he was honest with Jen about it. Most of the time, when people are attracted to other people, they don't say it. At least he was honest about it. It was an attraction, which for a while, he fought it."
Not long after that, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were seen together on a beach in Kenya, confirming their relationship.
A few months later, they gave birth to their first child.
Recall that recently, international media wanted Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to be absent from the 94th Academy Awards ceremony due to a possible reunion.
As reported by the American In Touch, the two stars were seen together in the French capital in March. It makes sense that Jennifer Aniston was there, as the sequel she is currently filming for the Netflix movie "Murder Mystery" requires it.
However, the reports are not limited to just one appearance together. The couple are said to be "holed up" at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, George V.
A source from within the hotel told In Style, "They've been holed up in the penthouse of the hotel for some time and only come out for dinner or to attend an art class. Most of the time they are very discreet. When Jen is working, Brad does his own thing."
He also added that the "couple" has made sure to book the room in question for months, though he did not specify how much.
Another source close to them confirmed the romantic romance to In Touch. "It's not a coincidence. The couple is reliving their love affair, they will be staying in this suite for months. And to think it costs $25,000 a night," he said, noting that both are trying to keep a low profile to protect their relationship.
Furthermore, she added that they don't want to give rights, but want to try for this relationship and think maturely about whether they can be together again.
"They've been trying for love for a long time and will see what happens in the future. So far, they are doing very well. They are older and more mature and their love is stronger than ever. They feel like this is the right thing to do, to be together," he said.
Their history and the "fiery" love they felt for each other during their relationship make this possibility seem very likely.
Source: Proto Thema
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