Friends Snub: Aniston's Wedding Guest List Exclusions Explained

In 2015, Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in a surprise wedding at their Bel Air mansion. The wedding was a small, intimate ceremony with only 70 guests in attendance. Notably, Aniston did not invite her male Friends co-stars Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer to the wedding, sparking fan speculation about a potential falling out. However, the reason for their absence was likely due to the exclusivity of the event, as only Aniston's closest friends made the guest list. Despite the snub, LeBlanc and Perry expressed happiness for the couple and denied any ill feelings, while Schwimmer has not publicly commented on the matter.

Matt LeBlanc wasn't invited due to a previous 'betrayal'

In 2015, Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in a small, intimate ceremony at their Bel Air home. The wedding was a surprise, with guests being told they were attending a birthday party for Theroux. Only around 70 people were in attendance, and notably, only two of Aniston's co-stars from 'Friends' were invited: Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow.

The absence of the male co-stars from the guest list sparked fan speculation about a potential falling out. However, it seems that the reason for their exclusion was simply that the wedding was an exclusive event, and Aniston did not see the men from 'Friends' often enough to warrant an invite.

Matt LeBlanc's non-invitation, in particular, drew attention, and many suspected that this was due to a previous betrayal. LeBlanc had not attended Aniston's first wedding to Brad Pitt, as he was working in Austria at the time. Aniston was upset by his absence, calling him to ask, "You're really not coming to my wedding?" LeBlanc wanted to be there for his co-star and tried to rearrange his schedule, but it didn't work out.

Despite the snub, LeBlanc did not hold any grudges and was supportive of Aniston's happiness. He stated that he considered Aniston like a little sister and would have attended the wedding if she had wanted him there.

Matthew Perry was left off the guest list after missing her first wedding

The cast of the hit sitcom 'Friends' were a tight-knit group, and their bond extended beyond the show. However, when Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in 2015, she did not invite all her co-stars to the wedding. Notably, Matthew Perry was left off the guest list, and this may have been because he missed her first wedding to Brad Pitt in 2000.

Perry was invited to Aniston's wedding to Brad Pitt but couldn't attend due to his filming schedule. He admitted that he "probably should have left anyway" but that "sh*t happens". It is possible that Aniston didn't appreciate him missing her first wedding, and so he didn't get an invite the second time around.

The wedding was very exclusive, with only about 70 guests in attendance, and it seems the male co-stars of 'Friends' were not close enough with Aniston to make the list. Despite this, there don't seem to be any hard feelings, and Perry took the high road when asked about it, saying, "They're a lovely couple, and I'm happy for them." Aniston and Perry have remained close, and their friendship has outlived her marriage to Theroux.

Male co-stars weren't close enough to make the exclusive list

It's no secret that the cast of "Friends" formed a close bond both on and off-screen. The six castmates became like a family, and their friendship lasted long after the show ended in 2004. However, when Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in 2015, she didn't invite all of her co-stars, specifically the male ones: Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.

The reason for their exclusion was simple: the wedding was exclusive and intimate, with only about 70 guests in attendance. Aniston's female co-stars, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, were her closest friends and naturally made the cut. As for the men, it seems that Aniston wasn't as close to them, and with such a limited guest list, they didn't make the exclusive invite.

Despite the snub, there doesn't appear to be any bad blood between Aniston and her male co-stars. When asked about it, both LeBlanc and Perry brushed it off, expressing their happiness for the couple. LeBlanc even said, "If she wanted me there, I would have been there," indicating that he didn't take it personally and understood the exclusivity of the event.

It's worth noting that the "Friends" cast still remains in touch and has gotten together for reunions and special occasions. While they may not be as inseparable as they once were, their friendship has endured, even if some of them weren't present at Aniston's wedding.

Only 70 guests were invited to the intimate wedding

In 2015, Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in a surprise wedding at their mansion in Bel Air. The wedding was a small, intimate ceremony with only about 70 guests in attendance. Aniston's guest list included her close friends and family, with only two of her five "Friends" co-stars, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, making the cut.

The decision to keep the wedding guest list exclusive sparked speculation about a potential falling out among the "Friends" cast, who were known for their close bond on and off-screen. However, it appears that the limited number of invitations was the main reason for the exclusion of some cast members. Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, who played Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing, and Ross Geller, respectively, were not invited to the wedding.

Despite the exclusion, the uninvited cast members did not appear to hold any grudges. When asked about the wedding, LeBlanc shared, "I think they're a great couple. I think she's happy. And that's all I care about is that Jen's happy. If she wanted me there, I would have been there." Perry echoed similar sentiments, expressing his happiness for the couple and stating, "I wasn't invited, so what can you do... I'm happy for them."

The "Friends" cast has maintained a close relationship even after the show ended in 2004. They occasionally get together, reminisce about their time on the show, and remain in touch through social media. While the male cast members were not invited to Aniston's intimate wedding, it seems there was no lasting ill will, and the cast continues to share a positive dynamic.

No bad blood: LeBlanc and Perry were happy for the couple

While Jennifer Aniston's wedding to Justin Theroux in 2015 was a joyous occasion, it also sparked some controversy. The actress invited only around 70 guests to the intimate ceremony, and notably, some of her "Friends" co-stars were excluded. Among those who didn't receive an invitation were Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry, leaving fans wondering if there was any bad blood between them and the bride.

However, both LeBlanc and Perry quickly dispelled any rumours of a feud. When asked about the situation, LeBlanc was nothing but supportive of his former co-star and her new husband. He told People Magazine:

> "I think they're a great couple. I think she's happy. And that's all I care about is that Jen's happy. If she wanted me there, I would have been there."

LeBlanc also emphasised that there was no ill will between them, saying, "Everybody is okay... The girls were there. You've got to have the girls there."

Matthew Perry echoed similar sentiments. When asked about not being invited, he took the high road, expressing his happiness for the newlyweds. He told People Magazine:

> "They're a lovely couple, and I'm happy for them."

In fact, Perry's absence might have had more to do with his previous absence from Aniston's first wedding to Brad Pitt in 2000. Perry had to decline the invitation due to his filming schedule, and it's possible that Aniston didn't extend an invitation the second time around because of his previous absence.

Regardless, it's clear that both LeBlanc and Perry hold no ill will towards Aniston and were happy to see her find happiness with Theroux.

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