Meeting a celebrity crush is supposed to be a dream come true, right? Well, not always, as James McAvoy recently revealed in a hilariously awkward confession about meeting Friends star Jennifer Aniston. In what can only be described as a mix of cringe and charm, McAvoy shared the story during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. But, as with all great celebrity encounters, there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
Like many of us, McAvoy grew up with a major crush on Jennifer Aniston during her Friends fame.
The iconic actress, who portrayed Rachel Green, had hearts fluttering worldwide — and young James McAvoy wasn’t immune. Fast forward a few years, and McAvoy, now a rising actor, finds himself mingling at a star-studded party in Los Angeles. Little did he know, fate was about to play a curious trick on him.

It was there that he met Lucy Liu, who, being her charming self, decided to introduce the fresh-faced McAvoy to her circle of friends.
And guess who was in that circle? Yes, you guessed it — Jennifer Aniston. But before you think this is where the magic happens, think again.
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