Jennifer Aniston says she and Morning Show costar Reese Witherspoon are close because they ‘share all sorts of heartbreaks in life and love’

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon told the world that they are not only co-stars on The Morning Show, but also close friends.

Jennifer, 54, and Reese, 47, seemed to be having fun as they posed together for the cover of the Emmy magazine issue. Diversity.

In their interview, they spoke candidly about how close they have been since first working together on Friends some 20 years ago.

“We are partners. We are friends. We are friends and we share all sorts of sorrows in life, love and everything else,” Jennifer told the publication.

Reese, who launched the show through her company Hello Sunshine, said: “There is comfort in that. It’s just mutual respect and years of experience.”

“And I think we both can’t believe that we’re both still going about our business!

“The fact that we are still operating at this level is a great privilege. I’m honored to contribute to something that truly speaks to the world we live in today.”

Jennifer Aniston, 54, and Reese Witherspoon, 47, celebrated their friendship with a fun photo shoot for Variety.

Jennifer Aniston, 54, and Reese Witherspoon, 47, celebrated their friendship with a fun photo shoot for Variety.

Reese (left) and Jennifer (right) on the set of The Morning Show.

Reese (left) and Jennifer (right) on the set of The Morning Show.

The couple have known each other since Reese guest starred on Friends, where she played Rachel’s younger sister.

“To me, you still look like a little girl, like my little sister,” the Torta actress said. “As I always said: “Child with child.”

“I was a baby with a child when I was on the set of Friends,” Reese retorted. I thought, “I’m breastfeeding! Do you want to see my baby?”

“Everyone is amazing. Your two children – look at them! – The Switch star exclaimed.

“I have three,” Rhys corrected.

Three! That’s what I meant,” her friend said.

“It’s hard to keep track. By the way, sometimes I forget,” admitted the loving mother.

Reese has Ava and Deacon with ex Ryan Phillippe and Tennessee with ex Jim Toth.

The cover of the issue called the couple “Working Wives” and they spoke openly about their long and loving relationship.

The cover of the issue called the couple

The cover of the issue called the couple “Working Wives” and they spoke openly about their long and loving relationship. “We are partners. We are friends. We’re friends and we share all kinds of sorrows in life, love and everything else,” Jennifer told the publication.

Jennifer showed off her toned legs in leather shorts, black tights and pumps, paired with a black short-sleeved sweater with a plunging neckline.  Reese took a more businesslike approach to the modeling session, wearing a black pencil skirt with a matching blouse.

Jennifer showed off her toned legs in leather shorts, black tights and pumps, paired with a black short-sleeved sweater with a plunging neckline. Reese took a more businesslike approach to the modeling session, wearing a black pencil skirt with a matching blouse.

The Murder Mystery star showed off her toned legs in leather shorts, black tights and three-inch pumps, teamed with a black short-sleeved sweater with a plunging neckline.

Her champagne blonde hair was styled in natural waves.

Reese took a more businesslike approach to the modeling session, wearing a black pencil skirt and a matching blouse that was buttoned up to the collar. She rolled up her sleeves for a more casual look.

The Oscar winner’s long golden blonde hair was parted down the center and styled mostly straight with a slight bounce.

Both women wore camera-ready makeup and neutral pink lips.

The pair seemed to enjoy clowning around, posing shoulder to shoulder with curious expressions on their faces as they gave their first interviews since the end of the actors' strike in November.

The pair seemed to enjoy clowning around, posing shoulder to shoulder with curious expressions on their faces as they gave their first interviews since the end of the actors’ strike in November.

Another photo shows them making mustaches out of hair.  “I think we both can’t believe we’re both still spinning!”  It's such a privilege that we're still working at this level,” Reese said of their roles to The Morning Show.

Another photo shows them making mustaches out of hair. “I think we both can’t believe we’re both still hanging out!” It’s such a privilege that we’re still working at this level,” Reese said of her roles on The Morning Show.

Reese and Jennifer with male colleagues on the set of their TV

Reese and Jennifer with male colleagues on the set of their TV

Reese accessorized her look with hoop earrings and a gold bracelet. Jennifer chose a platinum chain with a round medallion.

The pair seemed to enjoy clowning around, posing shoulder to shoulder with curious expressions on their faces.

Another photo shows them making mustaches out of hair.

On Tuesday, “The Morning Show” received two Golden Globe nominations, including best television series (drama).

It also received six Critics’ Choice Award nominations, including Best Actress for both women, and three Emmy nominations, including Best Actress for Reese.