Jennifer Aniston recently encouraged the younger generation of Friends fans to make genuine connections with each other instead of always depending on technology. The 48-year-old actress, known for her role as Rachel Green in the beloved comedy series, shared her thoughts on the ‘Friends renaissance’ in an interview with People. She expressed her delight in seeing a new wave of viewers, particularly teens who were not even born when the show first aired in the 90s, now discovering and enjoying it on Netflix.

Drop the phone! Jennifer Aniston is encouraging the new wave of Fans of Friends to make real connections with each other and not be glued to technology all the time (pictured in July).

Describing the renewed interest in Friends as a “Friends-assance,” she expressed her comfort that the show still resonates with audiences today despite changes in technology. Aniston highlighted the lack of cell phones in the show, emphasizing the importance of friends coming together and spending quality time with each other.

She hopes that the show will remind people of the value of genuine connections and encourage them to engage in more face-to-face conversations. Aniston noted that with the predominant use of phones, people often miss out on meaningful interactions and experiences.

Tip: The beloved series, following the lives of six friends residing in the Big Apple, first premiered over two decades ago and aired for a decade before ending in 2004.