Before Jennifer Aniston graced the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet, she treated her 44.8 million Instagram followers to something far more exclusive: a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of her sprawling $21 million Los Angeles mansion. The “Friends” star, known for keeping her private life under wraps, pulled back the curtain on her stunning midcentury-modern home, located in posh Bel Air, while getting ready for TV’s biggest night.
In the video, shared the day after the Emmys, Aniston offered a candid glimpse into her luxurious lifestyle, giving viewers a front-row seat to her jaw-dropping property. The estate, originally designed by famed architect A. Quincy Jones in 1965, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, dark hardwood floors and modernist sculptures.
But it wasn’t always this warm. After purchasing the home in 2011, Aniston brought in designer Stephen Shadley to revamp the space, adding earthy textures and personal touches to soften the mansion’s sleek aesthetic. “Jen is drawn to wood, stone, and bronze, materials that have real substance and depth,” Shadley explained in an interview with Architectural Digest.
“No matter how beautiful or glamorous something is, it has to be warm and inviting.” In typical laid-back Aniston fashion, the video begins with a close-up of her breathtaking pearl-colored, strapless Oscar de la Renta gown before slowly panning across her luxurious living room. As she paused to admire the space, fans got an eyeful of her home’s midcentury charm.
And while her Emmy gown was undoubtedly a showstopper, her home, worth a reported $21 million, was the real scene-stealer. The video showed Aniston gracefully wandering through her mansion, eventually stopping in the library — a highlight of her estate. With a floor-to-ceiling bookcase filled with gold-bound books, and a section reserved for the many awards she’s racked up over the years, the space epitomized the blend of Hollywood glam and cozy comfort.
Among her trophies? The Emmy she won for her iconic role as Rachel Green on “Friends,” proudly on display alongside countless other accolades. But it wasn’t all about showing off her enviable pad. Aniston’s down-to-earth nature shone through when she warmly embraced her longtime friend and “The Morning Show” producer, Kristin Hahn.
Clad in a chic green dress, Hahn appeared to be just as at home in Aniston’s palace as the star herself. During the pair’s heartfelt reunion in the library, viewers got to see them surrounded by luxe furnishings and a massive wall of windows. Of course, the tour wasn’t complete without a peek at Aniston’s ultra-luxe makeup station.
Surrounded by lightbulb-framed mirrors straight out of a movie star’s dressing room, Aniston was seen getting her makeup and hair perfected before heading to the Emmys. The grand finale came when Aniston and Hahn stepped through the mansion’s dramatic front entrance. The Emmy nominee made her exit through massive doors covered in eye-catching irregular gray stripes, making her way to the red carpet in style.
Aniston’s “The Morning Show” was a top contender at the Emmys, with her and co-star Reese Witherspoon both competing for the same award. However, it was Anna Sawai’s tearful win for “Shōgun” that snagged the night’s top acting prize, leaving Aniston and Witherspoon empty-handed..
