They may not see eye to eye on many things, but it seems there are two things Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie share — a similar taste in men and, apparently, in luxury handbags.
In a fashion moment that has set the internet abuzz, Jennifer Aniston was recently spotted heading to ABC Studios in New York to film an appearance on Good Morning America. But what truly caught everyone’s attention wasn’t just her radiant look or her upcoming project — it was the handbag she carried. Aniston was seen holding the Tom Ford ‘Carine’ bag, a sleek, high-end accessory retailing for approximately $2,600. The exact same bag had been seen just weeks earlier on the arm of none other than Angelina Jolie during an outing in London on September 8.
Angelina, 36, paired the bag with her signature sophisticated style: a tailored skirt, soft sweater, and chic boots. Meanwhile, Aniston, 42, opted for a more relaxed ensemble — black leggings, a long grey tank top, and boots — letting the designer piece subtly elevate her casual elegance. While fashion overlaps in Hollywood are nothing new, the symbolism behind this one hasn’t gone unnoticed, given the long-standing tension and tabloid-fueled history between the two stars.
The shared accessory sparked a whirlwind of online speculation. Was this simply a coincidence — two powerful women with impeccable fashion sense gravitating toward the same sought-after piece? Or was it something more intentional, a quiet statement from one woman to another?
After all, this isn’t the first time their lives have overlapped. Their mutual connection to actor Brad Pitt has long been at the center of Hollywood drama. And now, years after the peak of that love triangle, the seemingly innocent handbag has brought them back into the same headline — once again, without ever sharing the same room.
But fashion drama aside, Jennifer’s appearance that morning had a deeper purpose. She was on her way to promote Project Five, her latest labor of love — and a project that could not be further from the tabloid noise. Project Five is an anthology of five short films, each exploring the impact of breast cancer on individuals and families. Commissioned by U.S. cable network Lifetime, the film is a powerful collaboration featuring stories directed by some of Hollywood’s most influential women, including Demi Moore and Alicia Keys. Both joined Aniston during her Good Morning America appearance to discuss the project and its significance.
Aniston, who not only helped bring the project together but also stepped behind the camera as a director, described Project Five as deeply personal. “Our hope with Project Five is to entertain, inform, and inspire dialogue, research, and prevention,” she said. “Otherwise, our goals are small.”
This marks Aniston’s second time in the director’s chair. Her first experience came in 2006 with Room 10, a romantic drama set in the emergency room of a hospital. With Project Five, however, she takes a more socially driven approach, aiming to use storytelling as a tool for awareness and empowerment. “We want these films to move people,” she emphasized, “and empower those affected by breast cancer to stand tall through this challenge, which impacts all of our lives, no matter who we are.”
While the internet continues to buzz about the fashion overlap with Jolie, Aniston seems focused on using her platform to make a meaningful impact. Still, it’s hard to ignore the imagery: two women, long portrayed as rivals by the media, silently connected by a symbol of strength and style — a powerful handbag that, intentionally or not, has once again made them part of the same story.
Coincidence? Maybe. But in Hollywood, even the smallest accessory can speak volumes.
