James McAvoy says meeting his celebrity crush, Jennifer Aniston, ‘wasn’t great’

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James McAvoy and Jennifer Aniston
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In a revelation that would make even Ross Geller cringe, James McAvoy confessed on Wednesday's (Sep. 12, 2024) Watch What Happens Live to harboring a youthful infatuation with FriendsJennifer Aniston. Little did he know, fate would orchestrate a rendezvous that would make Central Perk's awkward moments seem positively suave.

“I did meet her and it wasn't great,” McAvoy admitted to Andy Cohen, hastily adding, “Not because she's not great.” Oh, the irony of star-crossed admirers!

2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
February 24, 2019 – Los Angeles, California – James McAvoy. 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 91st Academy Awards held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Photo Credit: Birdie Thompson/AdMedia

A 22-year-old McAvoy found himself thrust into the glittering allure of Hollywood parties. Enter Lucy Liu, playing the role of well-intentioned cupid, who offered to introduce the young Scot to her circle of famous friends.

“I got parked right beside Jennifer Aniston,” McAvoy recounted, setting the stage for a comedy of errors worthy of a sitcom. As a high school acquaintance whisked away Liu, McAvoy was left adrift in a sea of A-listers, armed only with the scintillating opener: “Hey, what's up, I'm new in town.”

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June 4, 2019 – Hollywood, California – James McAvoy. “Dark Phoenix” Los Angeles Premiere held at TCL Chinese Theatre. Photo Credit: Birdie Thompson/AdMedia

In a moment of panic-induced brilliance, McAvoy turned to his celebrity crush and uttered the earth-shattering observation: “So you're Jennifer Aniston and you're in Friends.”

Unsurprisingly, this astute remark failed to ignite the flames of passion. “It was rough,” McAvoy confessed, “But she was lovely.” One can only imagine Aniston's internal monologue: “Could this BE any more awkward?”

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