There's a Really Good Reason You Won't See Jennifer Aniston at the Emmy Awards

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In the spring of 2021, the impossible happened: After countless rumors over the years, an actual Friends reunion materialized, and it was so good that it's been nominated for four Emmy awards. But should the HBO Max special take an award home on September 19th, there's at least one member of the cast you definitely won't see on stage: Jennifer Aniston.

During a September 13th appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Aniston explained that she's skipping the Emmys because she's still taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously, even though she's vaccinated.

"No, I will not be going," Aniston said when Kimmel asked her if she'd be attending. "This is a big step for me to just be here. I'm just—baby steps."