Jennifer Aniston & Quinta Brunson l Actors on Actors

In their Actors on Actors conversation, Quinta Brunson ("Abbott Elementary") and Jennifer Aniston ("The Morning Show") dive deep into what makes a great TV show. Quinta shares how "Friends" inspired "Abbott Elementary" and Jennifer reminisces on the show's premiere 30 years ago. They discuss how to work with writers, create a stellar ensemble cast, and block out the noise from social media.

Variety Actors on Actors presented by Peacock.

[joshuaelliot]

It is amazing to see Quinta raise from Buzzfeed to be peers with Jennifer Aniston. Go Queen!

[captblk]

Quinta gets props for saying to Jennifer, “We don’t have to go there if you don’t want to.” I get why the producers were trying to create that buzzworthy moment, but I also appreciate Quinta’s willingness to derail it for Jennifer’s sake. It’s nice to see people take care of each other like that. This was a charming pairing.

[KeithO]

Honestly, a cameo of Jen Aniston as a superintendent or angry parent would be AMAZING

[gabifgt]

it's like the word "honey" was made to be said by jen aniston ❤

[anthonydevito]

I'm the actor who plays the Coney Island character in The Morning Show that Quinta talks about at 3:30. I was floored that she mentioned the scene, and that Variety also included footage of me. It was such a joy to shoot... Jennifer and Jon could not have been friendlier or more welcoming. The whole crew made me feel right at home and it was a fantastic experience!

[monmainst]

When Jen said the 5 of us and then corrected herself to 6 of us omg 😭😭😭😭

[LaylaAl-Mondalek]

whoever paired these two icons together deserves a raise !! the wholesomeness and how genuine the conversation was like a breath of fresh air <3

[ryanfreeman]

Seeing Jen be so genuinely interested in Quinta’s artistry healed something in me.

[sophiadavis]

Every “honey” Jen says adds 5 years to my life

[dsoules]

I vote for Jennifer Aniston to come in and be a curriculum supervisor on Abbott

[peaceofmind]

Hear me out: Jennifer as Jacob’s mom/aunt/sister/relative visiting from out of town

[TheMaybebaby]

Anyone else think this interview is like a big warm hug for the soul? How lovely, two such incredible women ❤️

[lmao]

This is one if not the best Actors On Actors conversation I’ve seen. They both looked genuinely interested in each other’s work, it was clear that they took their time to inform themselves and watch each other’s show and that helped the conversation flow smoothly. AND most importantly, neither of them was self-centered, they both took the time to listen to what the other was saying.

[NicoLuengos]

It's so amazing seeing a young actress, producer and writer like Quinta get to talk in depth about the job she gets to do succesfully now, with a predecessor that instilled all of that in her.

[hannahmorgan]

Jen asking to be on Abbott and Quinta just saying "Okay" is precious

[AmandaJ]

The way Quinta took care of Jennifer when they brought up Friends, such kindness and respect. <3

[ladyrabun]

To see Jennifer start crying just the mention of friends made me cry. Love her so much!

[FEEF]

Whoever decided to put these two together needs a raise

[Sennario]

Quinta being in shock that she’s with Jennifer Aniston and Jenn just being so interested in Quintas work is the best thing I’ve seen today

[chimenepoynter]

Grief is the price we pay for love so feel it whenever it shows up. You are both amazing