Jennifer Aniston makes scathing comment about Elon Musk after love interest comparison

Jennifer Aniston has made her feelings about Elon Musk very clear in a recent interview.

Aniston is gearing up for the release of the fourth season of her acclaimed drama The Morning Show, which hits Apple TV+ on September 17. The Friends alum plays Alex Levy, a character that has earned her critical praise and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2020.

The Morning Show Returns with Star Power

This season, she’ll once again share the screen with an impressive roster of co-stars. Reese Witherspoon returns as her on-screen partner in newsroom chaos, while Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, and Julianna Margulies round out the already heavyweight cast. Apple clearly didn’t hold back when it came to the casting budget—every episode looks and feels like a prestige drama with blockbuster talent.

While fans wait for the return of The Morning Show, Aniston has been in the spotlight for another reason: her candid September Vanity Fair cover interview.

How Elon Musk Entered the Conversation

During the interview, Aniston was asked about her show’s new season and her on-screen romance with Paul Marks, played by Mad Men favorite Jon Hamm. Marks is portrayed as a billionaire with a passion for rockets—a character profile that immediately rang a bell for the interviewer.

When it was suggested that Hamm’s character “seems reminiscent of Elon Musk,” Aniston didn’t entertain the comparison for a second. Her blunt response:

“I don’t find him desirable in any way or shape.”

It was a remark that quickly made headlines, not because Aniston is known for courting controversy, but because she’s typically measured in interviews. This time, she left no room for ambiguity.

Will Musk or Trump Show Up in Season Four?

It’s unclear if Musk will get a direct mention in the upcoming season, but The Morning Show is no stranger to referencing real-life figures. The fourth season is set in 2024, the year Donald Trump launched another presidential campaign. Writers have confirmed that contemporary politics will once again play a role in the show’s storylines.

The series has a history of integrating major real-world events—season three dealt with the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, and earlier seasons tackled the Me Too movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aniston acknowledged to Vanity Fair that this approach can be tricky:

“Making a TV show about political coverage in a deeply divisive time can be tricky. You want to appeal to all audiences.”

Revisiting Her Break-Up and a Film Role

The interview didn’t just cover The Morning Show. In a rare moment, Aniston reflected on her 2005 divorce from Brad Pitt and how it overlapped with her work on the romantic dramedy The Break-Up. The film, co-starring Vince Vaughn, was released shortly after their split.

Aniston revealed she initially worried that taking on the project might seem tone-deaf or opportunistic. The studio even hesitated, unsure whether audiences would find the timing inappropriate.

“It was kind of cathartic to go right from that,” she said. “When they came to me with the offer, they were a little nervous about making it… But I actually thought, what a great opportunity.”

She explained that the role wasn’t just a professional move but a personal one:

“I knew it would kind of benefit me emotionally just as a human being and serve the script and the character pretty well.”

Why Her Comments Landed

Aniston’s Musk remark might seem like a throwaway line, but it reflects something consistent in her public persona—an unwillingness to feign interest where none exists. In an industry where many celebrities sidestep direct criticism, her straightforward dismissal was a refreshing moment of honesty.

As for The Morning Show, fans can expect more sharp writing, layered performances, and yes, probably a few eyebrow-raising nods to real-world figures. Whether or not Musk’s name ever gets dropped, Aniston has already made her position clear.