It's been more than a decade since Angelina Jolie famously stepped into Jennifer Aniston's life, creating a media storm that seemed to last forever. But recently, there was a surprising twist in this long-running saga. According to a source close to the situation, Jennifer Aniston decided it was finally time to confront the past and extend an olive branch to Angelina Jolie. She reportedly invited Angelina over for dinner, hoping to clear the air and move forward. Unfortunately, the gesture was met with a cold rejection. "Jen thought the time was right to sit down with Angelina. She was wrong," an insider revealed.
Angelina's Change of Heart
Back in 2006, Angelina Jolie herself seemed open to the idea of reconciliation. In an interview with Vogue, she mentioned that while they had exchanged brief pleasantries, a proper sit-down conversation had never happened. She expressed her willingness to meet with Jennifer if the opportunity arose. "We’ve, like, passed each other and said, 'Hi' briefly, shook hands. But not a real sit-down-and-talk kind of meeting," she said at the time. With both Jennifer and Justin Theroux's relationship ending, and Angelina and Brad Pitt's marriage also behind them, Jennifer believed the timing was perfect to resolve the lingering tension between them. However, things didn't go as planned.
Why Angelina Said No
When Angelina declined the invitation, it sent shockwaves through their circles. The source explained that Angelina felt she didn't owe Jennifer an apology. "Angelina said she didn’t owe her an apology," the insider shared. Despite knowing that reaching out to Angelina might be a risky move, Jennifer's friends encouraged her to take the high road. They reasoned that holding onto anger toward Angelina could make her appear petty, especially given her current relationship dynamics with Brad Pitt. "If she holds on to her anger toward Angelina, Brad may see her as petty," the source revealed.
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What Could Have Happened?
If the dinner had taken place, it might have been an awkward affair. The source speculated, "It would be so awkward. I imagine Angelina wouldn’t be able to look her straight in the eye after what she did, even though so much time has passed. There’d be a lot of small talk." It seems that while both women might have wanted closure, the emotional baggage from the past would have made the meeting incredibly challenging. The history between them is complex, and bridging that gap isn't as simple as sharing a meal.
A source previously told In Touch, "[Brad] wants and needs Jen in his life." While the details of their interactions over the years have remained private, the insider suggested that any potential meeting between Jennifer and Angelina would have been explosive. "There would have been fireworks, that’s for sure," the source admitted. The complexities of their relationships and the history they share make any form of reconciliation a delicate and challenging endeavor.
