'He Is a Freak of Nature'- Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston Team Up to Roast Jason Bateman

Published 09/08/2026, 2:07 PM CDT

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Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock's camaraderie is well-known in the industry. Both got their sudden breakthrough in the same year, Bullock starred in Speed, while Aniston debuted as Rachel Green, and have since been redefining the America's Sweetheart trope with their complex and challenging roles. Both the stars have also been picked apart by the 2000s tabloid media, with scrutiny around their public divorces, dating lives, and choices around motherhood. But they have managed to survive this toxic era and have come together to discuss their journey in a feature interview. 

The actresses, however, made sure to gave a shoutout to their mutual friend, Jason Bateman, who sits right at the center of their tightly-knit inner circle.

Jason Bateman is a freak, apparently

Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock recently appeared for a feature with Interview Magazine. And during the candid chat, Aniston mentioned Jason Bateman as someone who never gets “nervous”. Bullock did not hesitate to double down on her friend’s observation. 

“Jason Bateman is a f****** freak of nature. He’s made of different stuff than we are,” added Bullock. The conversation then swiftly moved towards discussing their beautiful mane. 

Toronto Black Rabbit Screening Jason Bateman attending the screening of the movie Black Rabbit ahead of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada on September 7, 2025. Photo by Julien Reynaud APS-Medias ABACAPRESS.COM Toronto Canada

The hair talk in the Interview Magazine began when Aniston complimented Bateman’s hair and Bullock took the opportunity to praise the actresses’ own hair too. When Aniston asked Bullock about the secret behind her hair, Bullock plugged LolaVie, her friend’s haircare line. She also shared that stress-induced hair loss had affected her twice in the past and that Aniston’s products helped her get some of the volume back. But their connection runs deeper than their mutual appreciation for good hair.

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A brief history of Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock

The connection between Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston dates back to the 1990s. They both dated actor Tate Donovan, who also appeared on Friends as Joshua. Bullock met Donovan while working on Love Potion No. 9 and began dating him in 1990, while Aniston became romantically involved with him in 1995. However, they did not become close until reconnecting at a mutual friend's wedding roughly 15 to 16 years ago. 

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Aniston also became deeply close to Bullock’s family and they are frequently seen supporting each other publicly. Their friendship grew even stronger through shared interests, from interior design and practical jokes to doing numerology readings together. Now, their decades-long friendship has come full circle with a joint cover feature for Interview Magazine.   

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