“Friends” ended more than two decades ago, but Jennifer Aniston marvels at how the classic sitcom still resonates with viewers.

“People will say that they go back and watch episodes to help their mental health — that if they’re stressed about the news or the world, they’ll just sit down and watch a ‘Friends’ episode. And that’s the ultimate compliment,” she told Harper’s Bazaar UK.

Aniston remains grateful for the impact “Friends” had on her own life, pointing out she was equally curious as viewers were to find out what direction the series would go.

“It completely formed who I was,” she said. “It was pure joy. I looked forward to it every day. I couldn’t wait to get to work. I couldn’t wait to see those people. I couldn’t wait to read the scripts — we’d shoot the show every Friday

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