Jennifer Aniston's Magazine Cameo in The Last of Us

Jennifer Aniston was surprised and amused to see her 2003 People magazine cover, featuring herself alongside Kate Hudson and Britney Spears, appear in the season two premiere of HBO's The Last of Us, where Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, discovers the cover in a post-apocalyptic setting. Aniston reacted humorously on Instagram, tagging the show's account and commenting on the cover's survival. The cameo served as a nostalgic pop culture easter egg for fans. Recent headlines about Aniston's relationship with Pedro Pascal clarified that their dinner was a business meeting and that she is enthusiastic about working with him. Aniston has publicly praised Pascal on social media. The episode also marked the anticipated departure of Pascal’s character, Joel, which resonated emotionally with viewers and cast members.