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Jen does not often appear in period pieces, but in 2001 Jen did just that, appearing in the 1980’s-set drama Rock Star. She played Emily Poule, the girlfriend/manager of Mark Wahlberg’s rising star Chris “Izzy” Cole. As compared to other women at rock concerts, Emily was meant to be a more level-headed, down-to-earth presence, so certain aspects of the “groupie” stereotype fell by the wayside. Nevertheless, in keeping with the time period, some edgier attire was necessary. Jen wore a lot of leather, in the form of both pants and jackets, and vintage items were in heavy rotation, with a bit of influence from earlier decades as well. In one very memorable scene (above), Jen wore a revealing crochet dress for a very period-appropriate evening look. Near the end of the movie, as she removes herself from the scene, Emily begins to favor a more relaxed look, as is fitting to her new life running a coffeehouse in early ’90’s Seattle.

The ’80’s were synonymous with big hair, and Jen’s look in this film was no exception. She wore very long hair, enhanced by extensions, and often wore it teased or tied back in ways that were typical of the period. A more extreme approach was necessary for her makeup as well; she wore bolder colors and for certain occasions she even wore glitter! Even though we are used to seeing Jen in more contemporary settings, in this film she showed that she has the range to play outside of the present day as well, and it does seem that she could even pull off a film set even farther back should she choose to do so.

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This is the song that doesn’t end . . . yes it goes on and on my friend . . .

Gossips know that there is nothing more profitable than flogging a dead horse. Even though all parties involved have moved on, the tabloids most definitely have not. So it only makes sense that nearly three years on, Brad Pitt has reentered Jen’s life - on the cinema screen, that is. From WPSD:

Jennifer Aniston shocked cinema-goers in Los Angeles - by sneaking into a screening of ex-husband Brad Pitt’s new movie.

The actress was spotted with fellow Friends star Courteney Cox at the Landmark Cinema watching The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

Aniston was seen walking into the cinema, attempting to hide beneath a baseball cap.

First of all, only for a celebrity does a trip to the movies make news. I’m surprised that no reports have surfaced of exactly how much salt she put on her popcorn. Second of all, given that Jen has been in Portland filming Management for nearly a month, I have some doubts about the timing and/or location of this sighting; therefore, I have doubts about the truth of it as well. Third of all . . . there is no third of all! She is a free woman, and if she wants to see a movie that just so happens to star her ex-husband, more power to her. If not, that’s her prerogative as well. But if it is true, that baseball cap disguise (?) just goes to show that she wants to be left alone.

Speaking of Jen whereabouts, here’s a bit of legitimate news. It turns out that filming on He’s Just Not That Into You isn’t over after all! The production is set to resume filming on location in Baltimore next month, and one local fan locked in the chance to walk on the set. This location shoot is said to involve all principal cast members, which means that Jen will likely make the trip (and this explains why going with a wig for Management was a practical choice!). Anyway, this definitely means more to come.

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KGW, an Oregon news station, has spotted Jen leaving the Management set on Thursday night. Check out their video here. It’s quick, and she’s wearing a big coat with a hood, but you can still see our girl looking terrific and waving to the crowd. Clearly, she is making a wonderful impression on local fans, and from the looks of it a great movie will come out of this production as well!

Speaking of Management, this article spotlights two locations to be used in the film. One location is Tulatin Indoor Soccer, an indoor soccer arena. In an exciting twist, stadium owner Monty Hawkins confirms earlier scoop that Jen plays soccer, saying that her character uses the sport to unwind. CI Bar and Grill is another Tulatin location to be used in filming; Jen’s character has a rendezvous with Steve’s character here. Owner David Phillips says of his bar’s selection for the film, “Everyone’s got a little ego, and it’s nice to have your place picked. It’s like putting it on the map.” He also says that film crews plan to redecorate the bar to create a Western-style environment.

Finally, backtracking a bit, a new interview with Jennifer Connelly gives us some new scoop on He’s Just Not That Into You. The actress plays a co-worker of Jen’s character, and reveals the unique challenges of filming with a Jennifer, another Jennifer, and a Ginnifer:

“I was a little bit more trepidacious, just because it’s new ground for me,” Connelly said. “I play a woman named Janine; Ginnifer Goodwin plays my best friend, and I work in an office with her and Jennifer Aniston’s character. You can imagine what that was like on set, and all the Jennifer jokes. Bradley Cooper plays my husband, and I’m really neurotic about my house renovations.”

So right now, our girl has one film in the can, another one filming, and many more to come. She said it in her Bazaar interview, and I’ll say it here: she’s back.

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A new look?

Management has been very quietly filming for some time now, and I don’t know about all of you, but I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for a sneak preview. Well, thanks to Sky Showbiz, we have one! This shot shows Jen on the set, sporting a dramatically different look for the role, with darker, shorter hair and a very casual wardrobe. She has managed (no pun intended) to stay under the radar while in Oregon, and perhaps this explains her sudden magical ability to go incognito. Assuming that she has actually gone to the dark side (which she is no stranger to) and not just gone the wig route, that is. More on this as it develops; what do we think of this look?

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In Friends With Money, Jen plays Olivia, a single woman who is searching for a career and a husband of her own while surrounded by friends who have already achieved these objectives. She cleans houses to make ends meet while she searches for her calling; therefore, she spends most of the film in very casual clothing. As a contrast to her wealthier counterparts, on a daily basis Olivia favors an aesthetic that falls somewhere between shabby chic and just plain shabby, although on Jen this look reads as simply natural and bohemian. However, this is not to say that she doesn’t clean up nicely; for a gala near the end of the movie, she wears a formal dress designed by Jane (Frances McDormand) and looks beautiful. While much is made of Olivia’s limited means, it seems that even outside of these constraints, Olivia is weary of the fussiness that surrounds her in L.A. and prefers to keep things simple.

This simple, go-with-the-flow approach extended to her hair and makeup. Prior to this production, Jen had recently wrapped Derailed. Having darkened her hair to play Lucinda, the look also worked for Olivia, whose low-maintenance aesthetic is well-suited by a natural-looking shade of brown and an unfussy style. Not much effort was made in the makeup department, either, due to director Nicole Holofcener’s commitment to authenticity. She has often expressed a distaste for the overuse of age-defying measures in Hollywood, and makes a somewhat ironic statement about it, with Olivia’s hoarding of anti-aging skin care. Nevertheless, Jen wore very little makeup as Olivia, and proved that in her case at least, natural is beautiful.

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Jen continues her work on He’s Just Not That Into You; on Monday she arrived on the set in an OmniPeace shirt, then changed into something a little more bridesmaid-like.

Also, Variety brings us the announcement that Jen has signed on for yet another film. As many have speculated, she is slated to costar with Aaron Eckhart in the drama Traveling. From Variety:

Aniston will play a floral designer who works in a Seattle hotel where a charismatic self-help guru is conducting a weekend seminar on coping with grief. As they get to know each other, she factors heavily into the guru’s realization that he practices none of the principles he teaches.

Stuber/Parent’s Scott Stuber and Mary Parent will produce with Thompson. Shooting begins early next year.

Looks like Jen will be keeping very busy in the months to come!

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All week, we have had a wealth of pictures from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You. In just one week, she has been on both land and sea, and been both the bridesmaid and the bride. She’s also been snapped with costar Ben Affleck, and as one would suspect, they make a phenomenal pair, if only onscreen. This pattern has continued over the weekend, as pictures have surfaced of Jen suiting up to play it serious:

Then she switches to a more casual ensemble, and with it, a more carefree expression:

We’ve been incredibly lucky, and our luck is about to get even better; production on Management, Jen’s romantic comedy with Steve Zahn (who played ice dancer Duncan on Friends), begins October 7th in Oregon. As has been mentioned previously, she is poised to follow this with any of a number of promising films, and there is major talent attached to all of them. Our girl is at the start of one massive hot streak!

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Another day, another group of set pictures. This time, Jen is filming with Ben Affleck on a boat. Such a beautiful day at sea can only mean one thing . . . (plot ending spoiler under the jump)

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Some more pics from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You have surfaced:

And one that appears to be of her stand-in:

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Jen has been photographed on the set of He’s Just Not That Into You! She keeps it casual here, swapping between one cozy-looking sweater and another. It has been reported that she is having Smartwater delivered to her trailer by the case; always important to stay hydrated during those long days on set! Anyway, it is great to see her back at work! More pics below and at I’m Not Obsessed.

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To play Chicago art dealer Brooke, Jen went for a look that was polished but approachable. Her outfits were high-end and stylish in order to provide a contrast to Gary’s sloppy look, but at the same time, she maintained her everywoman appeal by sticking to wearable, comfortable pieces (save for the occasional “big date” dress). For work, she wore professional basics with ease, favoring a simple Calvin Klein aesthetic. She wore, simple, beautiful jewelry by Jennifer Meyer, and as she often does, she set off a major trend, as women everywhere sought to emulate the look. Find out more about the collection here.

Her beauty routine was also refreshingly low-key, opting for wavy locks and neutral makeup; given that it was filmed during a humid Chicago summer, it was perhaps best to keep things simple! Though she wore nothing at all in the film’s most talked-about scene, for the rest of the film she wore outfits that complimented her beauty and her status as the heart of the film.

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As scheduled, filming on He’s Just Not That Into You began on Monday, and while no Jen pics have surfaced, we’ve already seen Drew Barrymore hard at work. See this and other pics at PopSugar.

OK! goes behind the scenes with an exclusive interview with producer Nancy Juvonen. She says of Jen’s character Beth, “She’s going through one of those times in life when she’s getting knocked off her game.” Anyway, glad to see things up and running!

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In Along Came Polly, Jen played Polly Prince, a commitment-phobic free spirit with a taste for travel. It then follows that she would have to look the part of a woman who is not only beautiful, but a little bit unconventional with influences from all over the world. To this end, she wore a lot of ethnically-inspired clothing and hand-crafted pieces; these wardrobe components were mixed in with the comfortable basics that are characteristic of a young woman who often packs up on a moment’s notice.

This spontaneous look is complemented by sultry makeup with an emphasis on the eyes. Although Polly is the kind of girl who would probably keep it simple with a quick smudge of eyeliner, her look was a bit more involved, what with it being a movie and all. See Makeup 411 for the inside scoop on her products. Similarly, her “untamed” hairstyle actually took some effort. Temporary extensions were added for length, and various products were used to give her hair an unwashed look.

Even though Jen wore this look in character, she actually suits the bohemian look quite nicely, as it showcases her natural beauty without a lot of fuss. Furthermore, it works well with Jen’s approachable, easygoing demeanor; as costar Ben Stiller told Vogue, “She’s surprisingly cool and open-minded about life.”

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Back in 2004, many were surprised to hear of Jen’s decision to star in Derailed. The role of Lucinda Harris was radically different from anything that Jen had ever played before, and for that reason she had to adopt a far sultrier look than is typical for her. This challenge was approached from the top down; her hair, typically a lighter shade, was dyed very dark for the role. This change was then complimented by a very sophisticated wardrobe fitting the typical look of a high-powered Chicago executive. A staple of Lucinda’s wardrobe was the classic trench, fitting both her businesslike persona and the noir feel of the film. A major plot point of the film is Charles’ sexual attraction to her, so much of the wardrobe was close-fitting and slightly revealing. Color was used very effectively, as the dark shades that Lucinda wore contributed to the shadowy feel of her scenes and provided an important contrast to Charles’ blonde, very suburban wife. Jen pulled off the mysterious look beautifully.

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Jen’s fashion choices have always inspired envy, and her onscreen style is no exception. Her look in Rumor Has It has become something of a fan favorite, as her wardrobe in this film epitomizes the simple, stunning look that Jen is famous for. Even though the film is set in 1997, the classic pieces that Jen wears as Sarah would not be out of place in the present day.

She spends much of the film in an easy red wrap dress (above), and at Annie’s rehearsal dinner, she shows that the perfect little black dress never goes out of style. She even does casual perfectly; the tee-shirt and jean combination below is a look that Jen has worn variations on offscreen.

As Alex Cayley of the New York Times points out, Jen herself was a trendsetter in the time period, so it’s perhaps not surprising that this film’s wardrobe looked so right on her. As she often does, in this film she wears her hair long and straight, referencing a trend set in motion by the sleek styles that she wore on Friends. Even her accessories garnered attention; the Hogan “Lizzy” bag that she carried throughout the film created a frenzy. Jen looked beautiful as Sarah, as her look was chic, easy, and far less complicated than the character’s personal life!

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