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Jennifer Aniston <\/strong>and Reese Witherspoon<\/strong> have shared more than two decades of friendship, but even Aniston was floored to realize she never actually knew her best friend\u2019s full name.<\/p>\n The pair sat down for a playful round of LADBible\u2019s \u201cDo You Even Know Me?\u201d<\/a> where Witherspoon decided to test her co-star\u2019s knowledge. She asked Aniston to guess her middle name, offering up three options: Jane, Jeanne, or Joan.<\/p>\n Without hesitation, Aniston guessed Jane, only for Witherspoon to reveal, \u201cIt\u2019s Jeanne,\u201d before adding, \u201cThat\u2019s confusing. I\u2019m Laura Jeanne.\u201d<\/p>\n The revelation left Aniston stunned. The Friends alum repeated in disbelief, \u201cLaura Jeanne?\u201d to which Witherspoon confirmed, \u201cThat\u2019s my real name.\u201d Still taken aback, Aniston cracked, \u201cWho\u2019s Laura? Who the hell\u2019s Laura? Wait, Laura Jeanne? I\u2019m not calling you that from now on. \u2018Come on, Laura Jeanne.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac<\/strong> SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n Curious how her longtime friend became known as Reese, Aniston asked for clarification. Witherspoon explained that Reese is actually her middle name. \u201cOh, like Norma Jean?\u201d Aniston teased, before Witherspoon responded, \u201cYeah, I\u2019m Laura Jeanne Reese.\u201d The actress clarified that although her given name is Laura Jeanne Reese, she\u2019s always gone by Reese, even before Hollywood.<\/p>\n The fun exchange turned back on Aniston when Witherspoon asked her middle name. \u201cJoanna,\u201d she replied. \u201cJennifer Joanna,\u201d Witherspoon repeated with a smile. \u201cJ.J. Does anybody call you J.J.? Well I do now.\u201d<\/p>\n The duo met in 2000, when Witherspoon guest starred as Rachel Green\u2019s younger sister Jill on Friends, and are now co-stars once again on The Morning Show. The Legally Blonde alum recently reflected on her friendship<\/a> with Aniston to Entertainment Tonight<\/a>earlier this month. \u201cIt\u2019s been incredible to watch yourself grow and encourage each other to step into a leadership role,\u201d she said about Aniston.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. 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