Looking tanned and relaxed in a black jumpsuit after their well-documented honeymoon to Bora Bora, Aniston joined her costars for the Los Angeles premiere of “She’s Funny That Way” at the Harmony Gold Theater on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.
Notably absent — from the red carpet, at least — was Aniston’s new hubby, who was shooting the second season of “The Leftovers” in Austin — but the actress appeared more than happy to hang out with her former “Marley & Me” leading man, Wilson, with her elegant gold and diamond wedding ring sparkling on her left hand.
Along with Aniston and Wilson, cast members in attendance included Poots, Kathryn Hahn, Ileana Douglas, Lucy Punch, Colleen Camp and Quentin Tarantino, who has a small but funny cameo at the end of the film.
Others at the premiere included Jeff Bridges and Cloris Leachman, who sat next to each other more than 40 years after co-starring in Bogdanovich’s “The Last Picture Show.” Bill Paxton, Jane Seymour, Robert Forster and Mena Suvari also attended.
The Lionsgate Premiere film explores the interconnected lives of the characters as director Arnold Albertson (Wilson) casts his call girl, Isabella “Izzy” Patterson (Poots), in a new play to star alongside his wife (Hahn) and her ex-lover Seth Gilbert (Rhys Ifans). Jennifer Aniston is Izzy’s therapist who is in a relationship with Arnold’s playwright Joshua (Will Forte), who is also crushing on Izzy.
The film calls for an extremely messy love tangle, while everyone is trying to hide their relationships from one another. Other cast members include Douglas, Debi Mazar, Erin Heatherton, Graydon Carter, Melanie Hill, Cybill Shepherd and Richard Lewis.
Bogdanovich directed the screwball comedy, and shared the screenplay credit with Louise Stratten. During his opening remarks at the premiere, the director offered spot-on impersonations of Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart, two of the many film icons he spent time with during his days as a journalist, critic and young filmmaker.
The movie was produced by Lagniappe Films and Venture Forth; it is being distributed in the U.S. through Lionsgate Premiere.
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“She’s Funny That Way” hits theaters Friday, Aug. 21.
Watch the trailer below.
The Evolution of Jennifer Aniston: From a Central Perk Friend to Awards Nominated Film Actress (Photos)
A native Californian, Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California.
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After "Leprechaun" (1993), Aniston played Madeline Drego Cooper in the CBS sitcom, "Muddling Through" (1994).
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"Muddling Through" (1994) may have only lasted one season, but 2 weeks after the show wrapped Aniston caught her big break as Rachel Green on NBC's "Friends" (1994-2004).
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Jennifer effortlessly played advertising exec Kate in "Picture Perfect" (1997), pictured here looking perfect with phony fiance Jack (Jay Mohr).
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Her next major flick came in 1997 with the rom-com "The Object of My Affection" opposite Paul Rudd.
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Here's the sassy Jen we know and love telling off her boss in "Office Space" (1999).
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"The Good Girl" in 2002 had Jennifer starring as Justine Last, a young woman having an affair with a store clerk (Jake Gyllenhaal) who thinks he's Holden Caulfield.
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Aniston hit big screen stride with box office ht "Bruce Almighty" in 2003. The comedy had the actress play the wife to God (or everyman Bruce, played by Jim Carey).
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2004 brought another hit with "Along Came Polly." Jennifer starred as spicy food loving, salsa dancing Polly Prince, pictured here with her pet ferret, Rodolfo.
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In "Friends With Money" (2006), Aniston starred as Olivia, who quits a lucrative job and navigates life surrounded by her wealthy friends. She's pictured here in her first indie flick alongside Frances McDormand.
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Aniston starred alongside Owen Wilson in the 2008 tear-jerker "Marley & Me."
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The star had made her name as a great rom-com actress by the release of "He's Just Not That Into You" in 2009. Jen shone amidst an all-star cast that included Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, and Bradley Cooper to name a few.
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"The Bounty Hunter" (2010) gave Jennifer the chance to flaunt her action movie chops as Nicole Hurley, reporter and ex-wife of Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) the bounty hunter, on the run from the cops.
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Jen's never strayed far from her comedic roots. Her role as the questionable Dr. Julia Harris, D. D. S. in "Horrible Bosses" (2011) proved dentistry has never looked better.
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Aniston sheds city life for a commune in 2012's "Wanderlust" opposite Paul Rudd. Here, she executes perfect yoga poses alongside fellow commune resident Seth (played by real-life boyfriend Justin Theroux).
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We all know Jennifer Aniston is gorgeous, but she just wanted to remind us with this strip tease scene from "We're The Millers" (2013).
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The highly anticipated drama, "Cake" (2014), puts Aniston in an Oscar-worthy role as Claire Bennett, a woman who strikes up a questionable relationship with a widower. The film has reinforced Aniston's status as a true and talented actress.
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Prior to the release of "Cake" (2014), Aniston stopped by TheWrap offices to talk Oscar buzz, and even to get quizzed on, well, Jennifer Aniston.
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From ”Friends“ popular Rachel Green to potential Oscar nominee, Aniston is one of Hollywood’s bona fide movie stars
A native Californian, Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California.