Jennifer Aniston Watch

Pictures have surfaced of Jen and John Mayer leaving Miami - together! While some have thrown around phrases such as “getting serious” regarding the extent to which Jen and John have enjoyed one another’s company, let’s focus on the real star of the show . . .

Norman Aniston, star of many adorable paparazzi pictures, was spotted on Tuesday boarding a plane to leave Miami. While his owner, Jennifer, spoke to personnel about necessary accommodations for the canine, the four-legged star was seen hanging out with musician John Mayer (above). Witnesses tell me that Norman, while generally pleasant, did at times bark demands at his companions; these demands included a water bowl filled with Smartwater and hourly belly rubs. He did, however, gladly oblige when fans approached him for pictures and pawprints.

Where was Norman headed? Well, if Jen’s whereabouts are any indication, he was headed to Orlando, where John performed last night. People reports that Jen was seen backstage at John’s concert, taking photos all the while and even sneaking a kiss:

While Mayer, 30, played an hour-long set at the convention center, Aniston, 39, wearing a tank top and jeans, shot pictures of him from backstage. At the end of the concert, he came back for a kiss before he went out for an encore and played “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty.

Pictures of John onstage can be found here at PopSugar. It is rumored that Norman will next travel to the Philadelphia area, where Jen is set to continue filming Marley & Me. The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Owen Wilson has already begun filming in Philadelphia with costar Eric Dane (Inquirer newsroom scenes are set to begin tomorrow), while Jen is due to begin filming her scenes next Tuesday. When asked for comment, Norman chased his tail.

Want more? Check out Christy’s latest entry on Superstar Couples!

As I previously mentioned, filming for Marley & Me has moved to the Philadelphia area. With that, residents of the area now have the opportunity to submit for background work, and it just so happens that Heery Casting has just put out a casting call - for tomorrow! From the casting company’s website:

MARLEY AND ME CASTING
We are looking for some Gorgeous female MODELS, age 20-28, who are interested in background work for the feature film, “Marley and Me”, starring Owen Wilson.

These are very featured roles, covered by the SAG agreement. SAG (female) models are preferred, but we will give a waiver if selected. This scene will shoot on Wednesday, May 14 in the Philadelphia area.

We are also looking for someone to be a stand in - male or female MUST BE UNDER 5 feet tall and over age 18.

Please e-mail a picture/resume ASAP to happytearsmovie@gmail.com

No Phone calls please.
May 12 2008

http://heerycasting.com/index.php

Jen fans are an attractive bunch, and I’d like to think that my blog in particular attracts some real lookers, so hopefully this will reach someone who fits the description. According to my thoroughly scientific research, Jennifer Aniston fans are statistically far more likely to be gorgeous models than any other population subset, so the odds are of course quite good. Good luck to all!

background casting, extras, Jennifer Aniston, Marley & Me, Owen Wilson

It’s a wrap! Here’s Jen arriving at the Marley & Me wrap party, held at Nikki Beach Coconut Grove last night, with John Mayer by her side. Earlier in the day, the pair spent some more time by the pool, and even some time in it, as these pictures at Gossip Girls show. Enjoy!

Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, wrap party, Marley & Me

Think he’ll run all the way to Philadephia?

Although it seems like it was just yesterday that pictures of Jen and Owen on the set began to surface, the reality is that they have been hard at work in Miami for two months already. While it seems that all involved have enjoyed their time in the Sunshine State, the production is about to make its way up to Pennsylvania. The Grogans moved to Pennsylvania, Marley in tow, in 1999, and they continue to live there today with their new dog, Gracie (as seen here on John Grogan’s blog with Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan). As those who have read the book know, the family moved when John was hired as managing editor for Organic Gardening magazine, although he eventually returned to newspapers as a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Inquirer has details on upcoming locations:

Next up before cameras locally: Marley & Me (May 9), which will put Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston not only in West Chester but also on a Philly street for a scene or two (plus one day in The Inquirer’s newsroom).

With that, production in Florida is set to wrap up any moment now, and it is rumored that the cast and crew will have a very special guest to help them celebrate a job well done. x17 reports that John Mayer will be in attendance to play a quick set at the wrap party, which is, rather fittingly, rumored to be an ’80’s-’90’s theme party. I for one can’t imagine any other reason why he’d be there, although x17 is throwing around such phrases as “hot and heavy” and “he’s telling everyone what a cool chick Jen is.” But this visit, clearly, is strictly business, although I won’t go so far as to say what kind of business it is. As always, time will tell.

Are they watching the ball fly into the outfield . . . or Marley?

Friday night marked “Bark In The Park” night at Dolphin Stadium, meaning that dog owners could bring their furry friends to watch the Marlins play. However, few could have anticipated the excitement that would ensue as the evening progressed - they would be in the company of famous dog owners John and Jenny Grogan. Well, the onscreen version, anyway.

Jen and Owen were on hand along with several crew members (and “Marley”) to film a scene in which Marley, watching the Marlins play, decides that he wants in on the action. As he runs out onto the field, John and Jenny chase him down. According to Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, Jen was in fine form - he told the Miami Herald, “She’s pretty athletic. She made some zig-zags out there.” See for yourself here - that woman can run!

She also made an injured player’s day a little bit brighter. Josh Willingham, currently on the Marlins’ disabled list due to a lower back strain, didn’t just sit idly by as his teammates took the field - he met Jen! An account of their meeting, from USA Today:

While the Marlins were in the process of dispatching the San Diego Padres, Willingham was in the tunnels of Dolphin Stadium shooting the breeze with Aniston.

“She said, ‘So why aren’t you out there playing?’” Willingham recalled. “I said I hurt myself a few days ago and I can’t play for a while. So, you guys shooting a movie here?”

Marlins fan blog Fishstripes speculates that this could trigger something of a chain reaction among the players - who wouldn’t want to hang out with Jen? For now, though, a few more pictures will just have to suffice - enjoy!

It’s all fun and (baseball) games for now . . .

. . . until someone runs away! Time to spring into action . . .

. . . and they did exactly that, in front of an audience of thousands. Well done!

While Jen is typically modest about her charity contributions, she does make her voice heard when she has the opportunity to raise awareness for a cause that she believes in, much as she has often done for organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Well, she’s now putting her star power behind the U.S. Campaign for Burma, a petition campaign to back the release of Burmese political leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose democratic rule was overthrown by a military regime. Jen appears in a rather clever video on BurmaCantWait.org, and she is joined by Management costar Woody Harrelson and longtime pal (and yoga instructor) Mandy Ingber. Check out the site for Jen’s video, along with others - and for an opportunity to make your own voice heard.

It started with a sighting. A little birdie, and by a little birdie I mean Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink general manager Charles Bell, told People that Jen shared a meal with John Mayer on Friday night. She had a salad, he had a sandwich, and they shared a dessert. Stop the presses, stars are just like us! They share dessert!

So of course this led to whisperings all weekend about what this could possibly mean. I read exactly squat into it. After all, past sightings of Jen dining with certain male companions have proved to be, if not completely off the mark, at the very least off on some details. So for me, a bit of photographic evidence would be necessary before I could draw any conclusions. After all, it might have been an appetizer that they shared. Wouldn’t that just change everything?

Well, In Touch has the snaps of Jen and John enjoying some sun together! While this doesn’t necessarily shed light on Friday’s sighting, it is pretty clear that the two are cozy together. The mag goes on to say that John spent a long weekend in Miami, spending time with Jen around town and in her suite at the Mandarin Oriental.

What do we think? I know that there have been reports of Mr. Mayer being something of an interesting character, but let’s not forget that there have been some real doozies spread about Jen without any real basis. The vast majority of us will never really get to know him, but Jen does have that opportunity and as of right now, has chosen to take it, which I think says something. What is apparent is that he is a talented, attractive younger man who has chosen to spend some time with Jen, which to me says that at the very least he has excellent taste. Time will tell where this goes . . . stay tuned.

It seems that we will have to wait a bit longer to see He’s Just Not That Into You - the US release date has been pushed back to October 24. There have been whisperings about this for a while, but given the somewhat ludicrous reasons for the move given by the tabloid press, I was hesitant to say anything. However, it’s now official, and cast member Bradley Cooper recently told MSNBC’s The Scoop what he thinks of the change:

“The film is great,” said Bradley Cooper, who stars in the film. “And to tell you the truth, it’s better for the film that it’s opening in October. It’s a good thing.”

Cooper also said that a summer release would have been a strange fit for the film: “It’s not a massive, blockbuster-type movie. That was never, ever the intent. This is a smaller movie, more artsy than what you expect in the summer months. I think the fall is perfect for the release.”

While I would have loved to see this movie sooner, it is good to hear something about this decision that isn’t pure speculation. And Management is still set for a September release, so those waiting for a Jen fix don’t have to wait too much longer. Patience is a virtue - I know, not one that I have in abundance either, but come fall, what patience we can muster up will pay off in spades.

Go back, way back, to nearly a year ago, when word got out that Jen would be the face of Glaceau’s Smartwater. Think back also to the last time one of her ads appeared in a magazine or on a billboard near you. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Well, not to fear - E! Online has revealed that Jen is set to appear in a new series of advertisements for the beverage. Check out a preview here - doesn’t she look gorgeous?

This relaxed, earthy-looking photo, along with others yet to be seen, were taken by photographer Craig McDean near Los Angeles. The photos will appear in magazines and on billboards; sample ad copy reads, “I love the reflection of water, but what I drink is a reflection of me.” If this sneak peak is any indication, this campaign will be a beautiful reflection of Jen! I, for one, cannot wait to see more.

Ok, so the Chicago sky is trending a bit more towards the gray end of things as I write this - however, that does not mean that tabloid publications have suddenly decided that plausibility is important in deciding what to write. The latest? OK! has “reported” that Jen has undergone an “extreme summer makeover,” citing plastic surgeons’ opinions on recent perceived changes in Jen’s appearance. Of course, these speculations are accompanied by the requisite disclaimer that Jen has never actually been within a 100-mile radius of any of these individuals.

So let’s look at this factually - Jen looks great in recent pictures, but is that necessarily new? Jen has long been noted as looking significantly younger than her age, and with her healthy habits, that is not surprising. However, the latest pictures from the Marley & Me set seem to have given the folks at OK! material for some very tenuous speculation. She does, in fact, look slightly different than she has in the past, and in certain circles that means that she must have achieved this appearance surgically.

Frankly, I think that their entire case is mitigated by the fact that the pictures were taken on the set. Here’s the crazy thing about film actors - they do, on occasion, change their appearance for their roles, and it appears that Jen has done just that. Not only is she sporting some (most likely faux) bangs as part of her “Jenny” look, but it appears that makeup artist Angela Levin has used different makeup effects than usual in making Jen look more like Jenny. Check out John Grogan’s Marley scrapbook for pictures of Jenny in her “Marley days” to compare. While Jen has been photographed sunbathing on several occasions, perhaps the clearest pictures that have been taken of her off the set in recent weeks were taken at the fundraiser for EBMRF. It is clear that in those pictures, she looks far more like her usual self.

As for that nose surgery last year that they suggest served a more vanity-oriented purpose? Having undergone a medically necessary septoplasty myself, I’d say that what little the public actually knows about Jen’s procedure is consistent with my own experience. My opinion may be somewhat partial, but it is also thoroughly informed - Jen was telling the truth here.

Sounds to me like somebody just needs something to write about - I know that Britney actually seems to be behaving herself lately, but don’t take it out on Jen!

Steve Zahn’s Mike enjoys the view

Some time ago, I mentioned that very little is known about Management, even though filming wrapped several months ago. Well, thanks to IMDB, we now know at least a little bit more. Their new plot synopsis reveals that Jen’s overworked traveling saleswoman character is named Sue Claussen, and Steve Zahn’s slacker motel manager is named Mike Crenshaw. The film will be released in the United States on September 19; if you just can’t wait that long, check out some spoilers under the jump!

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Just a reminder - check out Oprah’s Big Give at 8/7c tonight to catch Jen’s special appearance! Word is that Jen appears to deliver some big news; wonder what that could be?

Jen at Miami’s Cardozo Hotel, April 18 - WireImage

New pictures have surfaced of Jen and Owen doing some more filming for Marley & Me. They were snapped at Miami’s Cardozo Hotel on Friday, both at the hotel and on the beach outside - they were even joined by Gloria Estefan! Check out more pics of Jen looking stunning as always under the jump!

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Owen and Jen on set as John and Jenny

One of the really cool things about playing the part of a real person is, if you’re lucky, the opportunity to meet the person you’re playing. Well, according to John Grogan’s blog, the real John and Jenny paid a visit to the set recently, affording Jen and Owen the chance to learn a bit more about their characters - and have a bit of fun.

John describes the experience of seeing other people playing himself and his wife as “out-of-body,” and indeed it must be surreal to watch what is essentially a reenactment of an earlier time in your life. He also spoke to the accuracy of the production in recreating the period, even going so far as to say that Jen “looked like she had raided Jenny’s wardrobe from the early ’90s.” However, perhaps my favorite bit is this moment between the two Jennifers:

Later, during a break, my smart-ass wife couldn’t resist sidling up to Jen Aniston as she sat in her Jenny chair and deadpanning, “Excuse me, but I believe you’re in my seat.” Fortunately, the actress has a good sense of humor.

This movie’s Christmas Day release cannot come soon enough!

With Jen’s classy style and glowing good looks, everybody wants a bit of the magic. Many companies have attempted to cash in on women’s desire to capture the “Jen look”; however, if she actually used every treatment that has been said to be one of her favorites, she really wouldn’t have time for much else! It can then be concluded that only Jen can speak for her approach to beauty, and she has done exactly that in various interviews over the years. With her easy appeal, it is no surprise that her actual approach to beauty is very simple.

Jen’s smooth skin and warm complexion are among her most enviable assets; she looks the part of the quintessential California girl, and looks considerably younger than her 39 years. In 2006, Jen revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that her favorite products to maintain that glow are, in fact, old standbys:

As for skin care, Jennifer relies on old faithful fare, used since childhood: Neutrogena bar soap and Dr. Hauschka. “I’m addicted especially to the holistic face creams, powder, and masks,” she says.

She also revealed to the magazine that she now avoids using hair extensions whenever possible, because she has, in the past, found them to be damaging.

Speaking of Jen’s famous locks, many fans remember a brief moment of dis-tress a while back. While there were those who adored the short cut that she sported in late 2000, Jen quickly came to the conclusion that she just wanted her long hair back. So she took an inside-out approach, as she told Vanity Fair in 2001:

“I’m taking every horse vitamin there is to make it grow faster - blue-green algae, you name it.”

Did it work? Her now-flowing tresses speak for themselves. She relies on her good friend Chris to keep them polished and to keep up with the demands of her various roles - in an interview with fashion website Warden Style in 2004, she spoke of him very highly:

WSO: Alright. “The best styling advice I`ve ever got …”
Jennifer: Those are questions! I guess I have to go for my hair. I`ve been seeing the same hairdresser for quite some time now and I trust him with whatever he wants to do to me. (smiles)

Another person whom Jen turns to regularly is yogi Mandy Ingber. Jen began studying yoga with Mandy in 2005, and reaped benefits that were not only physical, but emotional and spiritual. Jen maintains her strong, healthy figure with a combination of yoga and regular cardiovascular exercise. In 2006, Jen and Mandy appeared together in Self magazine and revealed the secrets of Jen’s “mind-body makeover”; check out Jen’s workout and favorite yoga tunes here. It is clear that what makes Jen glow the brightest comes from within.