The HARDEST Part Of Being Real: Jennifer Aniston & Reese Witherspoon
What would you What would you like me to say? I I want to hear your honest opinion. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, two Hollywood icons. Both are admired, loved, and respected worldwide. Both exude confidence and charm. And yet, there’s something so fascinating about how they show their authenticity, especially if you see them side by side in similar interviews answering similar questions. And maybe you like Reese more or Jen or neither. Do let me know. But today is not about judging what’s good or what’s bad. Today is really about understanding how we come across and how we connect with people in our own conversations. I have got to tell you something. Yes, you do want to know. This is unbelievable. Jennifer and Ree are both award-winning actors, producers, and businesswomen. They’ve spent decades in the spotlight, making headlines and facing endless rumors. After watching endless hours of video so you don’t have to, this one moment really stood out. They both stood on the same stage receiving the same award, the Sher Lancing Award, and they both delivered a powerful speech. And yet, if you watch closely, you’ll notice a difference in style and personality. Jennifer starts with complimenting Steve Carell, and not in a quick way. She really takes her time. Such a handsome man holding it. This beautiful award. Sorry. Isn’t he though? I love him so much. I just can’t. This is one of the bravest actors, I have to tell you. A a talented um unimpeachable man, and it was my dream to work with you. It’s a dream come true, and there’s so much more we’re going to do together. I still want to do the remake of After Hours. Anyway, she then continues to tell a beautiful personal story about her numerologist, saying she’s a late bloomer. This numerologist did her mysterious arithmetic on me. She said that apparently my numbers very clearly indicated that I am a late bloomer. Um, and I’ve said late bloomer. Really? Are you sure? I mean, I feel like I’ve kind of partially bloomed a little bit. I don’t know. Maybe she didn’t have a TV. Anyway, but as I sat with the idea of late bloomer, it started to grow on me. You know, maybe I haven’t done my best work yet as a as an artist or as a human being. Notice how Jen is talking slowly in an easy, effortless way. There is no pressure to sound perfect. She even jokes about her 19year-old self. I mean, if I and if I went back to to my 19-year-old self uh in New York waitressing tables and auditioning for every off off off off off off not even close to Broadway show. I’m not kidding. Was like and and someone said to me that one day you you will be receiving the Sher Lancing Leadership Award. I would have looked that person straight in the face like they were absolutely insane and I would have I would have said, “Who’s Sher Lancing?” Now look at Reese who’s also giving compliments but quicker and shorter to to John Legend who always lifts up women and is always such a strong advocate for women. Thank you so much for speaking up and Pharaoh. Thank you. You are amazing. people like my real life friend Jennifer Aniston and the phenomenally spoken and gracioushearted Carrie Washington. She’s talking slightly faster. She sounds more nervous which is very understandable and it makes her human because public speaking is a very common fear. Um, so when I was thinking about today, I was thinking about what I wanted to say and I was a little bit nervous and mostly I was overwhelmed with this huge honor of it all, but also the pressure of really wanting to knock it out of the park for you guys. So, um, Reese also tells a story, but it’s different because she’s referring to being a leader, being responsible, and shaping the future. Redefine what does it mean to be a leader in this business? What what does it mean to be a female leader? If if the world is shifting a little bit and we are feeling culture change, I I don’t think we really know because we haven’t truly seen it yet, but it’s happening. Please remember this about leadership. A lot of people can recognize a problem and admire it and look at it and complain about it, but not everybody will do something about it. Leaders are really doers. I’ll get back to that business professional language, but for now, Ree is also mentioning her younger 22year-old self. And again, you’ll notice her specific style. I wish I could have told my 22-year-old self that I’d be standing here one day. But this is who I was at 22. I had just made a movie called Election, but I was pregnant. And even though the film was really well reviewed, my salary wasn’t much to speak of. So basically I had I was a new mom and I was broke and I needed to get back to work. So I was hustling for a job and I was auditioning all over the place. Both Jen and Ree delivered a powerful speech. There’s no doubt about it. And both have a very distinct flavor of authenticity. Jennifer is more personal and warm and Ree delivers with a more polished leadership energy. But does one inspire you more than the other? do let me know. And while you’re there, can you also hit the like and subscribe and try out that hype button? Thank you. Looking at more interviews and talk shows that they’ve both been in, there is a difference in the use of their language, whereas Jennifer is more warm and personal, sharing personal stories and emotions. Ree is slightly more business professional. So when you look at Jennifer, she’s sharing experiences, stories, emotions, and it feels like she’s talking to a friend. She’s very easy to relate to. Long time ago, about 20 years ago, 25 years ago, and he had a turtle, and he went away. I I I kind of I killed the turtle. I Well, I went I was told to get a bag of crickets. Oh. That they liked crickets. So I I thought, okay, I So I got a bag of these crickets and I just put it in the little tank and then also was sitting in the sun and um California and I came back and the I I I had I think I cricket I fed it to death cuz it was basically just gore engorged and and dead and and and crusty. Ree often answers similar questions, but more with a business perspective. You’ll notice she’ll easily refer to business opportunity or producing or empowering women or leadership for you. What did you learn about yourself in that period? Well, I learned that in order to be successful in any business, you have to understand every aspect of it. And it forced me to get more macro about it, back up and understand the business better. and why they’re not making more movies that I want to be in or more movies that I would let my daughter watch. Um, and so it forced me to get analytical. Both are real and authentic. There’s no doubt about it. Whereas Jennifer is more personal and makes us more emotional connected, Ree is using more of a business professional language. It makes her more thoughtful, ambitious, strategic. Jennifer tends to bring this warm, relaxed energy as if you’ve known her for years. Clyde, who does who? Yeah. He thinks he’s as big as him. Yeah. Have you always had rescue dogs? I’ve always had rescue dogs. My first dog actually was Norman, whose name is tattooed on my foot. Uh Normie I actually got from the the show Friends. Reese, on the other hand, often comes across as more polished, more thoughtful, and more precise. And so, it forced me to get analytical. Neither is better or worse. It’s not about that. They’re both genuine. They’re both honest. It’s just a different flavor of authenticity. And it’ll become even more clear in the next examples. But I do want to say a word about their friendship. They’ve been friends for over two decades, and it really all started when they shared one episode in France together back in the year 2000. I’m sorry, Rachel. Oh, come on. You really think that’s going to work on me? I invented that. Right. And now, decades later, their friendship is still going strong, and they continue to speak about each other with genuine admiration and warmth. I can’t imagine an actor more perfect for a role than Jennifer in this particular, right? The the pretty, the terrifying, all of it. So, it’s just it just deepens the love for you. I think I love you for that. Well, I mean, I don’t even know what to say. I got to digest this for a second. That’s and it’s always fun to fight with Ree because she’s so not she’s such a sweet sun burst of sunshine that you you know she’s not someone you want to go scream your head off to. This is just one example of how they interact and how real it feels. It’s effortless. It’s natural. And the way they compliment each other, they do that with others, too. In fact, complimenting is a real charismatic skill. You’re the kindest, most generous, authentic. No, this is the truth. Just are you’re just out. You just love and generosity just pours out of you. Complimenting others shows generosity and confidence. It’s shining the light on someone else. And both of them are true masters of the art. and Reese Witherspoon, who’s my partner in crime, my sister who really makes my days so joyful. Please just always be your open vulnerable self because your your story has changed so many people’s lives and everybody loves seeing you succeed and that is a gift that you give so many people and I think that’s why every time I see you on TV I smile. Complimenting other people is not at all about just being polite to someone. It’s actually the most underrated, but also the fastest way to connect with people. I mentioned they both answered sometimes the same question. And here’s a funny one. What would you do if not acting? Uh, interior design. I can walk into a house and see what it needs. And it’s a fun process. Some people dread it. They can break up relationships. I thrive during that process. If you could moonlight as another profession, what would it be? Oh, I’d probably be a pediatric cardiologist. Could you imagine Reese as a doctor and Jen as an interior designer? Actually, I could. And it makes sense because Reese’s mom was a nurse. And this brings me actually to the point of being vulnerable as a way of showing authenticity because vulnerability is such a powerful way to trust and connect with people. And vulnerability is all about sharing your doubts, your insecurities, sadness. Uh you know, not trying to say that I know it all or I figured it all out. And especially for them as being a celebrity, it shows that behind the scenes, behind the spotlight, there is a real human being and that is what makes them so relatable and what makes us more connected to them. Tell me about your mom. Oh my gosh, you’re going to make me cry. Being raised by a nurse, I think her endless compassion for other people. And that’s how I feel whenever I see a nurse because I think to dedicate your life to caring for people is one of the most noble professions that exists. In one interview together, they both talk about how fame felt scary in the very beginning. Legally blonde came out in America and it made all this money and I went back to America and my whole life had changed. Oo, there were paparazzi waiting at the airport. I had a little baby. I was completely terrified. But but did anyone warn you? No. Like our director, a very fantastic infamous television director uh took us to Vegas and took us to dinner and we he said, “So the most important thing is look out for each other, take care of each other.” So someone did sort of prep us. But then again, when it happens, you just don’t you still think it’s so it’s weird. It’s old. It’s strange when someone comes up to you in the aisle of a of a of a pharmacy and you’re buying toilet paper. I know. And they like, “Oh my god, can I get a Jennifer’s sense of humor is a real talent, and you’ll see more of that in one moment.” Ree also talks about the sadness of becoming an empty neester. Empty nesting in a certain way because I have two kids who have um left home. It’s really sad. It’s It’s really hard to deal with. I grieved their going to college and I cried in their rooms and oh my gosh, one year one of them didn’t come home for Christmas and I sat in their bed and just cried. Jen also shared her struggle with trying to get pregnant. Several years ago, quote, I was trying to get pregnant. It was a challenging road for me. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. You just don’t think it. So, here I am today. The ship has sailed. Talking about kids, I have to show you this brilliant answer of Jennifer when she’s in a discussion with her fellow actors about kids and giving birth, whereas she never even gave birth, but she said this giving birth. I was going to say because I’ve been at the foot of many of my girlfriends deliveries, having babies, and I would get in the doctor’s light a lot and I but it what I see them do down there without the woman’s consent, I would I might have spoken up too much. which is pretty intensive like scissors and stuff. I think what I now personally I don’t have kids and I thought this was such a great example of being able to answer a question even if you didn’t experience it. Usually if the topic comes up I would stay quiet or just say like well I don’t know I don’t have the experience but Jennifer found a brilliant way to answer this and I thought it was just so powerful. vulnerabilities also sharing about how life is not always easy and both Jennifer and Ree had to work hard to become actors. From age six to 20 I was well I couldn’t say I really worked as an actress except for off off off Broadway. So you waited tables where did you wait? Yes, I waited tables at uh Jackson Hall. Were you a good waitress? That’s the No, I was a terrible waitress. The point is that vulnerability makes them real, makes them human, and it’s not a weakness at all, just like showing your emotions and tears. Oh my god, that really was a that’s that’s a surprise. I was with her when my dog passed away. And I played Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. It makes me want to cry because it was like a hopeful moment that people actually cared about women’s stories. Every time I’ve seen an interview or a video of both Ree and Jennifer showing their emotions and even crying, it just feels true. It feels real. It’s not performed or rehearsed. I mean, if you want to see one of those performances, look at Megan. I’ve made so many videos of her. She really is the brilliant example of how you come across as staged and acted and fake. Oh my gosh, she has loved us so much. So beautiful. Oh, I don’t know. I wasn’t expecting that one. Another beautiful moment is re-steering up while actually talking directly to Jennifer. Jen, I have to say during my life, like there have been times where This is going to make me cry, but Jen was the only person I could call and talk to when I was going through stuff like that. Um, and you were so generous. This is making me cry. Oh, honey. So generous. And I was like and real and vulnerable with me and um fame is really weird. It’s really weird. And Jennifer also has many moments where her voice cracks and her eyes well up. Oh god, don’t make me cry. I won’t. Okay. Well, you’re already crying. Thank you, honey. Okay. Okay. And we’re back. All of these moments are not rehearsed. And that’s how authenticity shows up. Now, let’s talk about humor and self-criticism. And Jennifer has a real talent for it. In fact, she talks about it as it was a survival tool for her as a child. Survival because she says it helped her deal with her parents splitting up. I liked making people laugh. It was such a source of survival for me as a kid. I mean, honestly, the best thing that came out of it was my was my sense of humor because it was some there were some pretty sad moments as any kid from a divorce will tell you. She often laughs at herself. It’s warm. It’s charming. It’s easy. And it makes her feel more approachable. That’s all right. We just got it back. Most of this will make it to air tonight, I think. I’m fairly sure. I’m pretty sure. Would you like a card of your own? Because No, but I do like this. You do like that? Yeah. Have you ever worked a job where you had to get up at Go ahead, take it. Go ahead and take it. Can I get yours? I just like doing this. You You can have Thomas Middle ditches. He’s next. Middle. That’s a name. That is, isn’t it? Um uh I know. I’m sorry. Yes. Reys also uses humor. Often though, it has a more like a leadership business touch. The way that they synthesize information and then like it’s something terribly tragic and then transition to something really upbeat is so weird. The transition. Yeah. They’re like there’s a train crash and also vitamin D. Using humor and laughing at yourself. It’s such a great way of you know being more likable, more approachable to connect more with people. It’s not easy because I’m not a funny person. I don’t know how to joke, but if you can try and, you know, laugh a little bit at yourself and just make it more light and funny, it really connects to people. That’s crazy. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are two powerful women. There’s no doubt about it. But now that you’ve seen them side by side, do you feel more drawn to one or the other? They’re both genuine. They’re both authentic. They just both have their own unique style and personality. And being authentic, it doesn’t come easy to everyone. 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00:00 – Jennifer Aniston and Reese Whiterspoon
00:25 – side by side
01:02 – ONE moment stands out
01:25 – Jennifer compliments Steve Carell
01:59 – Jennifer story numerologist
02:54 – Jennifer Younger Self
03:28 – Reese Whiterspoon
03:54 – She is nervous
04:16 – Storytelling
05:04 – Reese Younger Self
06:15 – When Jen killed the turtle
07:14 – Reese answers
08:04 – Jennifer is like a friend
09:13 – Jen and Resse friends in Friends
09:48 – What they say about eachother
10:30 – The Art of Complimenting
11:26 – Jennier the Designer?
11:44 – Reese the Cardiologist?
12:38 – Reese vulnerable
13:01 – Fame and Jen's Toiletpaper
13:52 – Reese sadness
14:20 – Jen and pregnancy battle
15:28 – Hard work
16:30 – Fake Meghan cry
16:57 – Real Tears
17:54 – Jen survival tool
19:30 – Most authentic contrast
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What are your real thoughts about Jennifer and/or Reese? Any preference?
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I winced when Reese said John Legend uplifts women. His wife (Chrissy Tiegan) is a notorious bully. I absolutely love Jennifer Anniston. She seems so relaxed and fun.
I winced when Reese Said John Legend uplifts women. His wife Chrissy Tiegan is a notorious bully. Jennifer Anniston seems so fun and relaxed. I adore her.
Reese looks like a white Candace Owens.
I donât have a preference. They are just Hollywood people. Somehow, it still always seems not relatable to the rest of us. They are so privileged and had no idea about real life.
I agree they are both authentic, though Witherspoon seems a little more guarded and professional (?) but that may be a reaction to the interviewer or topic. Aniston shows her authenticity in the pauses, self corrections, diversions etc.
On a personal note, Ms Smets says she doesn't know how to be funny, yet I always find her videos informative and amusing, and certainly inbued with her sense of fun. I look forward to them.
Itâs strange â although the video keeps emphasizing being both ârealâ and âhonestâ as a way to avoid taking responsibility, the interview selections are clearly biased. Around the 9-minute mark, Reeseâs interview clip is even repeated from earlier. I watched Reeseâs full interview, and she actually had many more genuine and personal expressions, but the video deliberately left those parts out.