Love sometimes takes unexpected turns, and the story of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux is one of those tales that feels almost too perfect to be true. Way back in 2011, the world watched as these two beautiful souls came together, but their connection goes back much further—right to 1993. Here's the kicker: Justin, the young actor he was back then, actually slept through an audition that could have changed everything. Yep, he had a shot at joining the cast of Friends, but instead, he hit snooze. “I slept in that day,” Justin admitted later. “I wouldn’t have been ready for all that fame.”

When Justin first moved to New York City to chase his dreams, he had a few auditions lined up, including one for Friends. But something inside told him the timing wasn’t right. Turns out, life had other plans. Jennifer went on to marry Brad Pitt in 2000, while Justin found himself in a 14-year relationship with stylist Heidi Bivens. Those experiences shaped them into the people they are today—people who would eventually meet and fall in love at just the right moment.

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When Timing Is Everything

Fast forward to 2007, and fate brought Jen and Justin together on the set of Tropic Thunder. Justin co-wrote the film with Jen's good friend Ben Stiller, and they spent time working alongside each other. At first, Jennifer thought Justin was nice but maybe a little intense. “He seemed kind of dark,” she admitted. After the movie wrapped, they went their separate ways, and that was that—or so it seemed.

Reuniting on Set

Then, in 2010, destiny stepped in again. This time, Jennifer and Justin crossed paths on the set of Wanderlust. Jen didn’t even recognize Justin at first because of his character’s long hair and bushy beard. But as they worked together, something clicked. Sparks flew, and soon rumors began swirling about a possible romance. Of course, both parties denied it initially, especially since Justin was still living with Heidi at the time.

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The Big Reveal

By 2011, there was no denying what everyone had been whispering about. The couple was spotted kissing at an MTV Movie Awards after-party, and suddenly, the world knew they were officially an item. Their relationship grew stronger, leading to an engagement in August 2012. Two years later, in 2015, they tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home in LA. To this day, they keep their relationship low-key despite being in the spotlight. Who knows? Maybe things wouldn’t have turned out this way if Justin had landed the role of Joey Tribbiani back in the '90s.