Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s SAG Awards reunion has quickly become the hug seen around the world. As their biggest fans hold their breath for second chance at romance, we’re dissecting every last detail of their tender backstage moment.
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Pitt, 56, had just seen ex-wife Aniston, 50, win her award for her role in “The Morning Show.” Sneaky onlookers caught him grinning as she made her way up to the stage.
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Spirits were high as Pitt had also just won an award for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.” Aniston looks excited as she sees him backstage.
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She goes in for a hug as Pitt leans in.
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Pitt holds her hand in his as she goes in for the hug. He has his award firmly grasped in the other. They are both beaming and don’t seem to mind as photographers snap every second.
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Aniston’s hand is on Pitt’s arm as his award plays third wheel below them.
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They break apart with smiles still on their faces, but Aniston’s hands linger on Pitt’s arms.
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The interaction is coming to a close and they say their last few words to each other.
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Aniston goes to walk away but Pitt grips onto her hand for one moment longer. Aniston’s hand is firmly planted on Pitt’s chest, somewhat clutching his lapel. Pitt doesn’t break his gaze from Aniston for a moment.
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They hold on until the very last moment.
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Their hands finally part while onlookers try to digest what they’ve just seen. Camera phones film, security is wide-eyed, and a man near the stairs is giddy. Whether or not Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston rekindle their romance, the duo are definitely still good friends.
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