What did we just witness? Following the release of the Framing Britney Spears documentary, several disturbing late-night interviews have resurfaced, highlighting the disrespectful treatment that female celebrities often faced from hosts like former Late Show presenter David Letterman. Recently, a 2013 interview with Lindsay Lohan gained traction on TikTok and Twitter, prompting viewers to criticize Letterman for his invasive questions about her personal life. Now, another shocking interview featuring Jennifer Aniston is making the rounds, and it’s incredibly unsettling.
Jennifer Aniston’s 1998 Interview
In a 1998 interview, Aniston was on the show to promote her film The Object of My Affection. As she shared a story about encountering fans in her gym’s steam room, Letterman and some audience members reacted with inappropriate enthusiasm. “So, these women come in [the steam room], they’re naked as well?” Letterman asked, making Aniston visibly uncomfortable as she nervously laughed. “How many are there?” he continued, as the audience chuckled along. “And they’re all really sweaty??” he pressed, eliciting even more laughter from the crowd.
However, the most shocking moment came later in the interview. Letterman scooted his chair behind Aniston and told her, “Forgive me if this is rude, I just want to try one thing.” “What are you doing?!” she exclaimed. After several attempts, he managed to take a strand of her hair and suck on it—yes, suck on it. This moment left viewers, including us, utterly horrified. Aniston played along, laughing it off, but when Letterman handed her a tissue, she clearly unsettled, dried her hair of his saliva and pocketed the tissue.
Janet Jackson’s Uncomfortable Encounter
After this resurfaced clip, another old Letterman interview has also gained attention: his interaction with Janet Jackson, where he relentlessly pressed her about her infamous Super Bowl performance, creating an equally uncomfortable atmosphere.
“Welcome to the show,” Letterman said to Jackson, immediately commenting on her top, “Now, that’s almost malfunctioning, isn’t it?” He then insisted on discussing the Super Bowl incident, to which Jackson responded, “I don’t want to relive any of that.” But Letterman persisted, asking, “You don’t mind if I ask you some questions about it, though?” This back-and-forth was excruciating to watch, as it became clear Jackson was not comfortable revisiting that moment.
Twitter user @ryancortezz shared the clip of the Aniston interview, noting the similar unsettling vibes to the Lohan exchange, questioning how Letterman got away with such behavior.
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Summary
The resurfacing of David Letterman’s old interviews with female celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Janet Jackson reveals a troubling pattern of disrespect and invasive questioning. Aniston’s experience during a 1998 interview, where Letterman made inappropriate comments and actions regarding her hair, showcases how these encounters can be both uncomfortable and degrading.