Jennifer Aniston was left completely stunned when she discovered the true name of her longtime friend and co-star Reese Witherspoon. The revelation came during an episode of LADbible’s Do You Even Know Me?, where the Friends star and the Morning Show actress were prompted to answer playful identity questions about one another.
Aniston, 56, had no idea that Witherspoon, 49, was actually named Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon. The actress revealed that “Reese” is her middle name, taken from her mother’s maiden name, and had been used professionally since her film debut in 1991. Witherspoon quipped that her full legal name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, leaving Aniston visibly shocked. “Who’s Laura?” she exclaimed. “Wait, Laura Jeanne? Like I’m not calling you that from now on?”
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The moment sparked laughter as the two actresses have decades-long friendship and professional connection they share. They first met when Witherspoon guest-starred on Friends in 2000 as Jill Green, Rachel’s sister, before reuniting as co-stars on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, which just launched its fourth season in September 2025.
Aniston and Witherspoon also playfully swapped questions, with Witherspoon asking about Aniston’s middle name, to which the Friends star replied “Joanna.” The exchange highlighted their close friendship and humorous dynamic on and off-screen, and gave fans an entertaining glimpse into the personal lives of two Hollywood icons.
Witherspoon has long been known for her iconic roles in Legally Blonde and Walk the Line, but this candid conversation reminded audiences that even celebrated celebrities have surprising secrets about their identities. The story quickly gained attention online as fans reacted with amazement and delight over the surprising revelation.
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