In a powerful shower scene in the last episode of The Morning Show, Jennifer Aniston bares it all as her character, news anchor Alex Levy, faces a breakdown while dealing with the challenges of coronavirus. Seeking solace, she escapes to the bathroom for a moment of mental respite in the season two finale of the hit series.
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Actress Jennifer Aniston bares it all in a vulnerable shower scene on The Morning Show, showcasing her raw emotions.
In the season two finale, Jennifer’s character Alex Levy is shown curling up on the floor of the bathroom. As she undresses, she curls into a ball inside the glass-enclosed shower, adopting a foetal position. In another scene, she attempts to wash away her troubles in a scalding shower, with streams of water cascading down her face. Pushing her hands against the wall, she tries to steady herself. The episode depicts Alex testing positive for COVID-19 and struggling to come to terms with the impact of the virus. This leads to her revealing her condition in a live TV special on UBA+’s new streaming service, alongside co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell.
Jennifer previously mentioned that this role is one of her most challenging yet, stirring feelings of extreme isolation. Playing Alex, who must announce her co-host’s firing due to allegations of sexual misconduct while navigating her own emotions and contract negotiations, took a toll on her. She expressed to Entertainment Weekly, “This role was very demanding. I had to dig deep into my emotions to create this character’s world. It felt like everything was falling apart for her.” Feeling isolated both on and off-screen, Jennifer relates to Alex’s struggles, echoing her own experiences from her time on Friends. Despite being able to connect with Alex’s vulnerability, Jennifer emphasized that the characters of Alex and Rachel are vastly different. Director Mimi Leder praised her performance, predicting viewers would be amazed by Jennifer’s portrayal.
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Alex finds solace in the bathroom as she vents her frustrations following her positive COVID diagnosis.
Jen is being prompted to capture her COVID journey for the channel’s latest live broadcast.
The actress from Friends has mentioned before how she can relate to her character’s sense of being lonely.