Jennifer Aniston glows in sculpting corset as Courteney Cox pens heartfelt tribute

Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 56th birthday on Thursday and it wasn’t just her fans sending the actress well wishes on her special day.

Jennifer’s Friends co-star and real-life bestie Courteney Cox took to Instagram to pay tribute to the fellow actress and also shared an epic throwback photo.

Courteney shared a photo from 2002 to mark Jennifer’s birthday

The Murder Mystery actress was seen looking radiant at the NBC 75th Anniversary Special at the Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2002 wearing a waist-sculpting black sheer top with a pink floral design and low-cut neckline.

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The corset-style top, which featured an asymmetrical floaty hem, was paired with black waist-sculpting pants, open-toed heels, and small gold hoop earrings. Her brunette shoulder-length hair with honey-toned highlights.

Best friend love

Jennifer beamed alongside 38-year-old Courteney who looked angelic in a pair of slim-fit white pants and a sparkly top. Both actresses looked glowing with sunkissed skin and luminous makeup looks.

Jennifer Aniston on red carpet in floral corset — Jennifer wore an asymmetrical floral top

Also present at the noughties event were Jen and Court’s Friends co-stars – Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry.

The Friends cast on red carpet — The Friends cast descended on the Rockefeller Center

Alongside the throwback photo, Courteney wrote: “Happy birthday to my friend for life. Never has there been a more generous, loving, beautiful, talented, funny, loyal friend. I feel so lucky to be growing up with you. Remember our CATS audition? [winky face].”

Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston smiling at eachother — Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston have been friends for 30 years

Jennifer responded to her pal’s sweet tribute, penning: “Love you my sweet Cox&hammer!”

Jennifer’s noughties style

The Marley & Me actress was nothing short of a noughties style icon. She kicked off the decade in style at the 7th Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2000, donning a plunging slinky gown and sparkly choker alongside her then-fiance Brad Pitt.

Jennifer in black plunging dress with brad pitt — Jennifer’s noughties style was second to none

Her red carpet looks always pushed the envelope. In 2001, Jen attended the premiere of the film Rock Star pairing a low-rise skirt with a super casual tank top for an unexpectedly relaxed look.

Jennifer in black tank and skirt on the red carpet with brad pitt — Jennifer wasn’t afraid of a casual vibe on the red carpet

Her daytime looks were also chic. Her Friends alter ego Rachel Green would have approved of her pencil-cut dress and knee-high boots worn to a photocall for Along Came Polly in London in 2004.

Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston at noughties photocall — Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston promoted Along Came Polly in style

Jennifer’s recent look

Most recently, Jennifer showed the timeless appeal of her fashion sense when she stepped out in silver at the red carpet event celebrating Apple TV+ Emmy nominees in Los Angeles.