Jennifer Aniston made a surprise appearance at the Daytime Emmy Awards this weekend.
The Friends actor presented her father, John Aniston, with a Lifetime Achievement award for his work on Days Of Our Lives –– which he has starred on since 1985.
Though he was not in attendance, and she delivered her message via video, it was still a touching moment: the father and daughter duo had been formerly estranged.
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Jennifer gushed in her speech: "It's an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the daytime television world, but it's also a chance to recognise the lifelong achievements of a great and well-respected actor who also happens to be my dad."
"John Aniston has been working in television consistently for over half a century," she continued.
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The actress listed some of the iconic TV programs her dad has been on, including guest appearances on shows like Airwolf, Gilmore Girls, The West Wing, Star Trek: Voyager, and Mad Men.
"All while simultaneously appearing in nearly every soap opera imaginable," she quipped. "You name it, I'm sure he's been on it."
Speaking of the Days of Our Lives role that he took way back in 1985, Jennifer remarked that his "dedication to that show has gained him the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships, and thrilled millions of fans around the world."
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"His career is literally the definition of lifetime achievement," she concluded her speech.
Their relationship hasn't always been this good. When Jennifer was only nine years old, John packed up and left her with her mum. She told Rolling Stone in 1999 that she didn't see him for a whole year.
Though she was hurt, they eventually made up. "As best he could, my dad explained and apologised, and it's enough. We've made up. There's still parts that are hard for me, but I'm an adult. I can't blame my parents anymore."
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Title: Jennifer Aniston pays tribute to legendary actor father at Daytime Emmy Awards
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Published Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 22:06:00 GMT
