Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, once Hollywood's golden couple, have quietly maintained a platonic friendship since reconnecting in early 2020, according to sources speaking to the Daily Mail. Their renewed connection began shortly after a public reunion at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in January 2020, an event that fueled widespread speculation about a potential romantic rekindling.

Following the SAG Awards, where Pitt and Aniston were photographed embracing, they exchanged contact information. A source indicated that Pitt initiated contact by texting Aniston. This led to a series of private meetings, including regular "lunch dates" on the set of Aniston's TV show, The Morning Show. Pitt would reportedly visit Aniston's trailer on the Apple TV+ set at least once a week during the show's second season.

"Brad would come to set at least once a week. Some crew knew but had no idea who or how many. It was a standing lunch date and he stuck to it," an insider close to the production told the Daily Mail. These visits were described as private lunches for the two of them, away from the attention of the film crew.

Beyond the set, the former spouses also met at Aniston's home. "During this time, he was also hanging out with her at her house," a source confirmed. "Jen and Brad got together a number of times. Mainly at her house. They couldn't be seen out in public together."

This period of reconnection also included a viral moment in September 2020 when Aniston and Pitt participated in a virtual table read for "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." Their playful chemistry during the event, where they read lines as characters who engage in a steamy dream sequence, further ignited public interest.

Insiders, however, have consistently described their bond as strictly platonic. "A platonic relationship grew. Nothing more," one source stated. "They'd gone through so much both privately and publicly that a romantic relationship would never be on the cards."

Another insider suggested Pitt's motivation was a desire to reconnect with a trusted friend. "For Brad, there was no hidden agenda or expectation of rekindling their romance. More than anything, Brad missed having her as a trusted friend," the source explained. "He was quickly reminded of just how important Jennifer had been in his life. He genuinely enjoyed reconnecting with her, spending time together away from the spotlight and just being friends, having private lunches was just really nice."

Aniston and Pitt were married from 2000 to 2005. Their split followed rumors of Pitt's involvement with Angelina Jolie, his co-star in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." The divorce was highly publicized, with Aniston later describing the breakup as "traumatic" but emphasizing her focus on "healing and forgiving."

Despite the difficult end to their marriage, a sense of mutual respect has persisted. "It literally took Jen years to forgive Brad for leaving her. However, when they bumped into each other twice in 2020 at a couple of industry events, they connected again after a long and difficult rift," a second insider said.

In more recent times, Pitt began dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, with whom he has moved in. According to a source, Pitt informed Aniston about his new relationship after a few months, and Aniston was happy for him. This development reportedly led Aniston and Pitt to decide to "not hang out anymore."

Aniston has since been linked to wellness expert Jim Curtis. While the two have largely moved on to new relationships, sources indicate that Aniston and Pitt "still text from time to time." "They still text from time to time but that's where their relationship stands. She likes that they've made peace," the first source concluded.

The Daily Mail contacted representatives for both Aniston and Pitt for comment. They were married from 1998 to 2005.