Angelina Jolie’s rising Oscar buzz for her 2024 film Maria has reignited tensions with long-time rival Jennifer Aniston, according to reports. The renewed spotlight on Jolie has reportedly left Aniston “fuming,” as their decades-old feud shows no signs of cooling.
An insider revealed to Radar Online that the animosity between the Friends star and the Maleficent actress remains intense. “The bad blood is still boiling big-time, but Jen isn’t getting the same kind of rabid support she got 20 years ago,” the source shared.
They further added, “It’s a hell of a lot harder for her to recruit people into the I Hate Angelina club these days.” The infamous feud began in 2004 when Jolie and Brad Pitt’s on-screen chemistry during the filming of Mr. & Mrs. Smith fueled speculation that Pitt had fallen for his co-star.
At the time, Pitt was married to Aniston, and their divorce was announced in early 2005 after five years of marriage. Shortly after the split, Pitt openly professed his love for Jolie, fueling further media frenzy and solidifying the rumored rift between Aniston and Jolie.
Now, with Jolie receiving widespread praise for her portrayal of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Maria, sources claim the renewed acclaim has reopened old wounds.
While both actresses have moved on professionally, insiders insist the past remains a sore spot. “There are zero chances that these two Hollywood divas will leave behind their differences and forget what happened in the past,” the source added.
Jolie’s Oscar buzz has dominated social media, with many predicting her performance could earn her a nomination. Meanwhile, Aniston, while widely loved, has seen a shift in public dynamics over the years.
The rivalry, once fueled by tabloid coverage and fan loyalty, remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about conflicts. Though the two stars have rarely commented publicly on each other, their tangled history with Pitt continues to follow them decades later.
For now, as Jolie’s potential Oscar run builds momentum, it appears the longstanding tension with Aniston has found its way back into the headlines, proving that some Hollywood feuds never truly fade.