Getting cosy: The fellow Thespians posed together backstage at the event, where Aniston was honouredJennifer Aniston is seven years wiser than Reese Witherspoon.
And that wisdom apparently paid off for the 42-year-old actress last night at the Elle Annual Women in Hollywood event, where she managed to outfox her fellow Thespian friend.
Aniston was streaks ahead as she stepped out to the Beverly Hills soiree in a daringly short, low-cut silver dress.
Getting cosy: The fellow Thespians posed together backstage at the event, where Aniston was honouredAs a result it was the Friends star who came off looking more youthful than 35-year-old Reese, who played it somewhat demure in a Navy blue trouser suit.
Jen, who is among the honourees at the 18th annual gala, posed for photographs with Reese - who played Rachel Green's sister Jill in two episodes of Friends 11 years ago - backstage.
The pair cosied up and put on their best smiles as they chatted amid a frenzy of flashbulbs.
How low can you go? Aniston's plunging neckline meant the actress went braless
How do you like my outfit: Reese and Jen chatted as they stood amid an army of flashbulbs
Playing it simple: Reese Witherspoon spiced up her trouser suit with a racy see-through lace top (left), while Michelle Pfeiffer rolled back the years in a low-cut dress
Rubbing shoulders: Nicole Richie and Amber joined forces with the equally glamorous Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Taking to the stage: Mad Men actor Jon Hamm presents an award while honouree Pfeiffer makes an acceptance speechsource: dailymail
