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Jen with Eva Longoria and Orlando Bloom at Tuesday’s EBMRF dinner at Beso (WireImage)

More pictures have surfaced from Tuesday’s fundraiser for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation at Eva Longoria’s restaurant Beso, including pictures of Jen palling around with Courteney, Eva, and Orlando Bloom. Furthermore, not only did the event raise money for EBMRF, but it was announced today that Stiefel Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company noted for its contributions in the field of dermatology, will match all funds raised via Courteney and David’s recent fundraising challenge for the cause. According to this press release, this was announced to guests at the event. At Beso, guests enjoyed good food and great company, all for a very good cause!

More pictures of Jen and friends under the jump!

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It was recently reported that Jen attended the opening of Eva Longoria’s restaurant Beso on Tuesday night. As it turns out, the event was a fundraiser for Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, an organization that Jen and Courteney have both supported for a long time. The event’s proceeds supported the foundation’s objectives of research and treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare and extremely painful skin condition characterized by extreme blistering and chronic sores. Many notable names showed up in support of the cause, including Orlando Bloom, Kate Beckinsale, Ken Paves, and Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. In Style has a gallery of photos of the event - Jen can be seen in two of them, wearing something rather familiar . . .

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Attention Jen fans: On April 20, be sure not to miss our girl delivering some “big news” on Oprah’s Big Give. According to Us Weekly, Jen makes her appearance at a pivotal moment in the competition, which urges its contestants to “give big or go home.” Judge (and longtime Jen pal) Jamie Oliver found it hard to keep mum about Jen’s participation in the project:

“What can I possibly say that won’t get my ass kicked?” judge Jamie Oliver told Usmagazine.com before the season started. “I not allowed to say anything — but believe me, I’d love to!”

For those who haven’t already been watching the show (which airs on Sunday evenings on ABC), I do have to say that I recommend it strongly. While the Big Givers aren’t entirely exempt from the pitfalls that befall many reality show contestants (cue the “I don’t want to be eliminated” confessional), it ultimately is inspiring to see the creative, thoughtful ways that the contestants find to better the communities that they visit.

With the many movies that Jen currently has in production or already in the can, Jen fans can look forward to her making plenty of public appearances later in the year. He’s Just Not That Into You, Management, and Marley & Me are all set to come out this year, with Traveling set for its release early next year, and with that, we can be certain that Jen will be a very busy woman, and that she will look fabulous all the while.

I for one am very interested to see what statements she makes on the red carpet this year. As seen above, she is very fond of the classic little black dress, but there are only so many LBD’s a woman can wear! In the past, she’s branched out by wearing various light neutrals, and even the occasional showstopping red dress. One of my personal favorite looks for Jen is a more ethereal look, like she opted for at the 2004 Emmys. In coming months, there just may be a suitable opportunity for her to make yet another stunning statement like that.

More casual appearances, such as press conferences, call for polish, and in her casual style Jen certainly delivers that, as she has always favored sophisticated basics in her everyday wardrobe. She is also very consistent in her approach to red carpet beauty, and upcoming appearances will likely prove no exception. Whether straight or wavy, she usually wears her hair down for public appearances, although the few updos she’s tried have been lovely as well. And she always opts for a minimal, classy approach with the makeup, letting her natural beauty carry whatever she’s wearing.

So tell me: what do you think she’ll be wearing on the red carpet this year?

On September 4, 2001, Jen and then-husband Brad Pitt hit the red carpet for the premiere of Jen’s movie Rock Star. In addition to the stars of the film and their guests, this event brought out its fair share of musical talent, with artists including Gene Simmons, Lisa Loeb, and the members of Everclear in attendance. Therefore, this evening had a bit of a looser feel than many Hollywood premieres, with all of the expressive personalities present!

As if to provide a contrast to her exaggerated look in the film, Jen kept things simple in the fashion department, with sleek hair and a take on basic black that showed off her figure to perfection. Her bubble skirt, however, did provide a subtle nod to ’80’s fashion. As she always does, Jen looked the part of a star, but in greeting the fans who came out to see her that night she also proved herself to be gracious and humble. This movie is about the challenges that fame can bring, and it is clear that Jen navigates them with class.

Jennifer Aniston, Rock Star, premiere, red carpet

According to E! News, Jen is set to lend a hand in two concerts for peace led by Canadian photographer/musician Bryan Adams. The concerts will take place in Israel and Palestine, and they will be broadcast by satellite to other venues in major cities the world over. In addition to music by Israeli and Palestinian artists, the concerts will feature video messages from Jen and a variety of other celebrities. As we know, Jen has been involved in a variety of causes, and this event is of particular interest, as it reunites Jen with Adams, who photographed her in 2004 for the Tickled Pink campaign for breast cancer research (above). From E!:

Bryan Adams has announced he will headline two peace concerts Oct. 18, calling for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as part of the New York-based OneVoice Movement. The organization seeks to create a grassroots movement to bring about a two-state solution to end decades of strife.
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Also lending their support to the campaign are Danny DeVito and wife Rhea Perlman, Brad Pitt and, ironically, ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, Natalie Portman, Edward Norton and Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander, all of whom will reportedly contribute video messages which will be shown during the concerts.

Jen has long been involved in causes that promote peace and prosperity around the world, and for years she has stated that a personal goal of hers is to educate herself on world affairs. It is wonderful to see her making good on that, and OneVoice, the organization behind the concert, takes a unique approach. They seek to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the participation of both governments, and during the concert and related events, they will petition concertgoers for their support. Those unable to attend the concerts can still show their support at onemillionvoices.org.. While Jen has always been modest about her contributions, this is one instance in which a public stance is necessary, and her alignment with this cause can only do positive things in furthering their mission. The diverse array of supporters speaks for itself; peace in the Middle East is a goal whose achievement benefits everybody.

Jennifer Aniston, Bryan Adams, OneVoice, charity, peace, Middle East

Even though Jen has always shined onscreen, it was her work during season 8 of Friends that really showed critics just what she is capable of. Throughout Rachel’s pregnancy storyline, Jen infused the role with the appropriate emotional depth and just the right amount of good humor, and captured perfectly the journey of a young woman unexpectedly pregnant by the man who would ultimately prove to be the love of her life. In September of 2002, she was presented with a well-deserved Emmy, and a few months later, she received a Golden Globe for her performance as well.

At that time, Jen was nursing a broken toe, having had an unfortunate run-in with an ottoman at home. However, just as she had at the People’s Choice Awards a week earlier, Jen managed to put her best foot forward anyway. She wore a glittering black halter dress (just long enough to cover her boot), with a cane to match. She completed the look with a sleek ponytail and dramatic makeup. She arrived fashionably late (thanks to the traffic) and spent very little time on the red carpet, but when her win was announced just a moment later, she made her way up to the stage and accepted her award with charm and good humor. Here’s what she later told Allure about the evening:

I was a blithering, stuttering idiot that night. No eloquence at all. The dress was falling apart. I couldn’t keep my boobs in it. My toe was still broken. The traffic was awful. Mine was the first award up. We had barely sat down when they called my name. You know what it is finally: I realize how silly all this is.

As she often does, Jen played it modest, but given the circumstances, she did very well that night. Jen has always had grace under fire, and many would say that that is one of the secrets to her staying power.

Jennifer Aniston, Golden Globes 2003

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital has long been one of Jen’s favorite causes, and at this event in August of 2003, Jen showed her support once more. Alongside TV mom Marlo Thomas, Jen participated in the second annual Runway For Life, raising funds for research and treatment of children with cancer.

She even took a leap, walking the runway for the first time, and according to top catwalker Cindy Crawford, Jen took to it naturally. On the catwalk, Jen showed off a sparkly black dress, but her red carpet ensemble was a bit more understated, although no less stunning. As is often the case, Jen not only looked good at this event, but did some good as well.

Jennifer Aniston, Runway For Life 2003, fashion, St. Jude’s

As stated previously, during Jen’s days on Friends she was one of the regulars at the Emmy Awards, as she and the show were often nominated. It has been noted by many that she often took her biggest fashion risks at the Emmys each year; indeed, to see Jen’s Emmy looks in succession is to watch something of an evolution both in her own style and in the prevailing trends of the past several years. Let’s look back at years of glamour and, in 2002, triumph!

1999 In 1999, Jen made a dramatic appearance, not only creating a stir with her choice of companion (then-boyfriend Brad Pitt), but shocking many with her funky gown and faux dreadlocks. The fashion police were divided on this look, but there is no doubt that Jen made a very definite statement on this early red-carpet outing.

2000 Celebrating her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Jen also had her newly married status to revel in, as this was her first public appearance with Brad since her wedding. Opting for a sleeker look, she wore a simple red gown and a low ponytail; she later told People that this was one of her favorite red-carpet looks because she was comfortable all night.

2001 Jen was once again nominated for a supporting award, but did not attend. The festivities were postponed and greatly scaled back due to the recent September 11th attacks.

2002 Well, you can see how that night turned out! From the very start, she looked like a winner in her exquisite Christian Dior gown. Coming off of Rachel’s pregnancy storyline, Jen’s magical comic touch had been shown off to the full for the past season, and her win for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series was well-deserved. Her acceptance speech was touching, tearful, and heartfelt. Later that evening, she shared a moment of glory with the cast and crew, as the series celebrated its own win. This was, without a doubt, a memorable evening.

2003 The following year, again nominated for the lead actress prize, Jen was feeling decidedly more low-key. As she later told Vogue, she wasn’t feeling “gowny and fabulous”, so she opted for a vintage Halston dress and simple, straight hair (Chris corroborates Jen’s sentiment, telling Us Weekly that Jen “wanted to be comfortable” that night). Adding to the comfort factor was her choice of date; with Brad away filming Troy, Jen made it a girls’ night with her friend Andrea Bendewald.

2004 As I’ve previously discussed, this most recent Emmy appearance was her last one for Friends. At this point, she deftly balanced her past in television and her future in film, and her look somehow managed to be both glamorous and approachably bohemian. She ended her Friends run with style and class.

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During her Friends days, Jen was a regular at the Emmy Awards, as she and the series had garnered many nominations (and a few wins) over the years. So a few months after the series ended, September of 2004 brought Jen’s final Emmy appearance for Friends, as she was nominated once again for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

With the show over, Jen focused on film; at the time, she was filming Rumor Has It, and she was slated to begin work on Derailed soon after. And in true film-star style, she brought a sophisticated glamour to the red carpet. Her beautiful beaded Chanel gown was complimented by long, flowing locks and a golden glow. Cliche though it may be, I’ll say it anyway: She looked like a Greek goddess.

Jennifer Aniston, Emmy Awards 2004, photos, fashion, flashback

Remember the party a couple of weeks ago for Laura Day? Well, E!’s Hollywood Party Girl was there, and brings us a very interesting tidbit:

Now that Jennifer Aniston is the face of Smartwater, her face is plastered on billboards all along Sunset Boulevard. As I drive the five minutes from my apartment to the newly opened One Sunset restaurant, I see Jen looking down on me with a Glamour Shots smile. My gut tells me I’ll be seeing more of that grin in just a bit. Sure enough, as I arrive at Kevin Huvane and Ryan Kavanaugh’s party for intuitionist and Welcome to Your Crisis author Laura Day, Ms. Aniston is on the red carpet and radiating beauty brighter than the flashes eagerly capturing her presence.

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While Jordana Brewster chats with friends, Jen catches up with pal Bradley Cooper. I’ve never seen Aniston look so beautiful. Her rumored new boyfriend, Paul Sculfor, isn’t here tonight, but he must be doing something right in private. Just as I’m wondering what the model and the actress’ babies might look like, a gold band catches my eye—on Jen’s ring finger! But don’t get too excited, because it’s on her right hand. My intuition tells me it’s just a promise ring of some sort, but what does your gut say? Do you think Pauliffer is on and do you think it will last? Leave a comment and let me know!

As many have commented, and this firsthand account confirms, it seems that there is something making Jen very happy right now! Here’s hoping that the good times continue.

Jennifer Aniston, Paul Sculfor, Laura Day, party, gossip

On Tuesday night, Jen made a surprise appearance at a party held at ONE Sunset for author Laura Day, best known for her bestsellers on intuition and self-empowerment. Jen looked stunning in a classic Prada LBD and happily posed for photographers. Here is a selection of photos from WireImage; People gives us a picture of Jen with Demi Moore at the event.

Jennifer Aniston, Laura Day, Demi Moore, ONE Sunset, photos, events

This premiere, in February 2004, was the final stop on a whirlwind publicity tour for the hit comedy Along Came Polly. Jen and costar Ben Stiller had not only attended premieres and press junkets in the United States, but overseas as well, and this event afforded many European fans the opportunity to meet her. She branched out a bit in the fashion department, opting for a red Valentino dress (said to have been made for Audrey Hepburn!) and wearing her hair up in a trendsetting side bun. By all accounts, she was warm and gracious with her fans (amid increasingly chilly temperatures) and was truly the belle of the ball.

Jennifer Aniston, flashback, Along Came Polly, red carpet, Valentino, fashion

In March 2005, ShoWest presented Jen with the Female Star of the Year award, in large part due to her recent prolific streak (Rumor Has It, Derailed, Friends With Money). The timing of the award, however, allowed celebrity watchers to assign a whole other meaning to the appearance, as this would be her first public appearance since announcing her separation. Many eagerly anticipated this as a coming-out of sorts, due to the sensationalist nature of recent media coverage.

Like any other time, however, Jen navigated this evening with class and good humor. Looking understated and chic in a little black dress, she spent much of the evening with a smile on her face. She very graciously gave interviews to Access Hollywood and the Hollywood Reporter in which she expressed gratitude to her fans and optimism about the future. As on many other occasions, here she showed the right way to handle the sometimes glaring spotlight of the public eye.

More pictures from ShoWest:

Jennifer Aniston, flashback, ShoWest, gossip

Interestingly, as soon as I wrote about Jen’s favorite Chicago attractions, she made an appearance in the Windy City. Unfortunately, I can’t report any sightings of my own, but here’s one from Liz Crokin of the Chicago Red Eye (thanks to Margaret for the heads-up):

Jolie-Pitt weren’t here, but Aniston was

As Angelina Jolie’s movie “Wanted” was well into filming late Wednesday night in the Loop area, her boyfriend’s ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, was only blocks away strolling into the lobby of The Peninsula hotel wearing jeans, a long-sleeved purple shirt and a scarf, with her dog Norman and a few members of her entourage in tow.

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Aniston is said to have come to town for a few days to work on a project with Oprah Winfrey, according to sources, and was back in L.A. by Saturday night. (Aniston’s agent could not reached for comment.) Aniston remained low-key during her trip to the Windy City. I’m told she had lunch at one of her favorite restaurants, RL in the Ralph Lauren store, on Thursday, and she ordered room service later that night.

Although Aniston’s on-again off-again beau Vince Vaughn’s new digs are right up the street from The Peninsula, there was no sign of Vaughn.

Perhaps not surprisingly, other publications have been running with that last bit, claiming that she and Vince planned a reunion of sorts. True or not, here’s hoping that Jen’s Chicago visit was enjoyable!

Liz gives us more detail on her blog, where she gives us the scoop on her posse’s Jen sighting:

Jennifer Aniston Back In Chicago!

As Angelina Jolie’s movie Wanted filmed in Chicago’s Loop area Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, her boyfriend’s ex-wife Jennifer Aniston slept in her comfy Peninsula hotel bed only blocks away each night. Fortunately, only Jolie’s stunt double filmed the Chicago sceenes while the real Angie stayed in Prague with Brad Pitt. The flick films in both cities.

Aniston didn’t seem to mind. The Boots Girls saw her Wednesday and she looked beautiful. Her hair was curly and she had a big smile on her face.

Aniston came to Chicago to work on a project with Oprah. No sign of Vince Vaughn though. He reportedly vacationed in Jamaica last week. The only man spotted by her side was her trusty mutt Norman. (He had a big smile on his face all week long too. Maybe because he is a P.I.M.P. dog who gets spoiled with attention and walks every hour practically!)

Jennifer Aniston, Chicago, Vince Vaughn, Oprah Winfrey, Chicago Red Eye, Norman