Jennifer Aniston, usually the epitome of grace, found herself in a sticky situation—literally—when she was splashed with fake oil. The actress’s messy moment left fans curious about what exactly happened.

Photos of Jennifer Aniston covered in fake black oil surfaced on social media, sparking curiosity and concern among netizens. Many wondered why the “Friends” star was caught in what appeared to be an embarrassing situation.

While the “Murder Mystery” actress stood in a crowd of protesters, she was unexpectedly splashed with fake black oil. Her face immediately showed discomfort as the oil stained her chic outfit.

The 55-year-old actress, dressed in a sleeveless white shirt, brown pants, and nude-colored heels, appeared visibly upset. The fake oil not only ruined her outfit but also stained her hair.

The initial wave of responses reflected genuine concern and surprise. One user commented, “Omg,” capturing the collective shock. Another chimed in with empathy, writing,“Who would do that to Jennifer? She is such a sweetheart ❤️,” while a third added, “Tragic!🤷🏼‍♀️”

However, more netizens started to weigh in. “I’m sure it was part of the show,” one user stated, while another suggested a clue, saying, “Spoiler it’s part do the episode so it’s probably not really oil. [sic]”

This was followed by a light-hearted note from someone who reassured, “It was part of the show. It was not malicious.” Another appreciated the show’s creativity, remarking, “That’s a great show!!”

While some netizens had expressed concern over Aniston being splashed with oil, it became clear that there was no real cause for alarm. The incident was part of a scene for “The Morning Show,” which is now in its fourth season.

Aniston, who plays the character Alex Levy, recently shared a photo of her script on Instagram. “Let @themorningshow season 4 games begin 🥳 Here we come! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼❤️🥂” she captioned her post.

In this eagerly awaited season, Aniston stars alongside Reese Witherspoon and Tig Notaro, promising more engaging storylines. This excitement was echoed in a December 2023 Variety article, where Aniston and Witherspoon discussed the show’s essence.

Witherspoon mentioned that the show helps people by “creating adult conversations” about everyday issues in work and life. It mirrors a lot of what’s going on in the world, and life is complicated,” she added.

For her part, Aniston added that it’s important for viewers to have time to reflect on each episode. “People’s attention spans are just so limited. To have a moment to sit and digest and think about it and talk about it, maybe watch it again to try to understand it,” she explained.

While Aniston continues to relish her role on “The Morning Show,” her appearance remains a topic of ongoing public discussion. Other netizens observed that she looked different due to cosmetic enhancements.

In the past, upon reading about the star in the news or seeing pictures of her at industry events, many people have expressed that her physical features have changed over time. They believe she has gotten so much facial work done that they can hardly recognize her anymore.

Social media users had a lot to say about this, with one comment from 2022 reading, “I see she started the botox on her face. It doesn’t even look like Jennifer Aniston anymore. Such a disappointment. Why can’t women age and just love themselves [?] Or use natural remedies for aging like essential oils 🤷🏽‍♀️”

“Watching live from the studio audience ABC special and all I can think about is how odd Jennifer [Aniston’s] face looks here. Just too much Botox or something,” wrote another user in 2021.

Similarly, having watched Aniston’s series “The Morning Show,” an X user stated, “Jennifer Aniston’s face is loaded with botox. There’s so many scenes where she’s trying to convey an emotion, but her face won’t move, just the eyes. #TheMorningShow [sic].”

Another comment made earlier this year echoed the same sentiment and included a close-up picture of Aniston from the show with the caption, “Watching the Morning show and Jennifer Aniston’s botox face…[sic]” Jumping on the Botox bandwagon, another added, “Jennifer Aniston’s really been going the Botox route…”

Whether alleged or true, one can’t help but wonder: What would Aniston look like naturally today if she hadn’t undergone any cosmetic procedures? Luckily, with the magic of AI, this question can be answered.

As seen from the AI-generated photo above and the one below, Aniston’s nose would still look like the one the “We’re the Millers” talent originally had before she had it fixed because of a medical reason.

In the photo below, Aniston appears with wrinkles on her forehead and around her eyes to reflect what typically happens as people age. The AI-generated image also shows a few hints of gray strands in the actress’s hair roots.

The following photo shows that the gray strands are still carried through but are dimmed down by Aniston’s still vibrant blonde locks. She also has more distinct smile lines and wrinkles on her cheeks.

In the last AI-generated image below, Aniston’s roots, which still show a touch of gray, mostly depict her naturally dark-brown hair. The creases on her forehead and between her eyebrows are more distinct, and her striking blue eyes appear aged as well.

Although many believe Aniston has used injections on her visage to appear more youthful, the “Just Go with It” star previously denied having used enhancements. In a 2014 interview, she spoke about the unattainable standard that exists within Hollywood for older women to be ageless.

“I think what I have been witness to, is seeing women trying to stay ageless with what they are doing to themselves,” she disclosed.

She then went on to clarify, “I am grateful to learn from their mistakes, because I am not injecting [sic] into my face.” According to Aniston, the only work she has ever gotten done on her visage is a nose job.

A throwback childhood photo with “The Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik, shared on Instagram in 2015, showed her and Aniston posing together. In the picture, Aniston still had her old nose.

Years after that photo was taken, Aniston fixed her nose, not for aesthetics but because of a medical problem. “I had [a deviated septum] fixed – best thing I ever did. I slept like a baby for the first time in years,” she explained in 2007.

Aniston then shifted the focus back to the other rumors that had been swirling concerning plastic surgery. “As far as all the other [rumors], as boring as it sounds, it’s still mine. All of it. Still mine. Short of letting everybody have a feel, I don’t know what else to do. I really am pretty happy with what God gave me,” she divulged.

As far as Aniston’s previous statement about being happy with what God gave her is concerned, her trip to an enhancement facility last March may suggest otherwise.

At the end of that month, Jennifer Aniston, renowned actress Sandra Bullock, and the wife of famous actor Jason Bateman, Amanda Anka, were spotted leaving a well-known plastic surgery office.

All three were seen at The Retreat At Split Rock in Greenwich, Connecticut. The establishment is known for its high-end facial surgeries, including upper and lower face lifts costing between $50,000 to $100,000, as well as brow and eye lifts at around $30,000 each.

Overseen by Dr. Neil A Gordon, a specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, the cosmetic surgery clinic offers facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty as well.

The facility also offers injectables like a full face of Botox costing around $3,000 and Kybella at $6,000. Although Aniston was seen leaving the plastic surgery office, there was no confirmation as to what treatment she received, if any.

As a celebrity, paparazzi photos are nothing new to Aniston. She is vocal about her indifference toward the unwanted photographers and the critics who scrutinize celebrities. She has conveyed a sense of detachment from the fleeting nature of paparazzi photographs. On this, she said, “If they get a picture, that picture comes and goes, so who cares?”

Beyond the cameras, Aniston has also addressed the harsh reality of online criticism, where individuals spend their days belittling celebrities to presumably boost their self-esteem.

“Then you have 30 mean people who sit at their computers and spend their entire day picking apart and insulting celebrities about how ugly they are just so they can feel better—I guess—about themselves. I don’t understand it,” she previously expressed.

Whether dealing with criticisms, body image discussions, or maintaining professionalism even when splashed with fake oil, Aniston consistently handles these challenges with grace and poise.