How Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston photographer captured THAT moment as they embraced on the red carpet
THE photographer who took the famous photo of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt reuniting has revealed what happened when the exes came face to face.
The internet went into meltdown after the former couple were pictured holding hands and kissing on the red carpet at the SAG Awards earlier this week.
And photographer Emma McIntyre has revealed how she got the picture – and what the exes said.
“In the moment leading up to this photo, Jennifer had just signed some posters for SAG and was about to walk the press line,” .
“I was running back and forth between the two backstage areas and had just taken some photos of Jennifer. I was about to leave when I saw Brad coming down the hallway and sensed that there would be a photo-worthy moment.
“He called out ‘Aniston!’ and she turned around and they embraced and congratulated each other.”
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However, Emma says that she didn’t get a romantic vibe from the pair.
“It was a moment of two accomplished people at the top of their game acknowledging each other’s successes and genuinely seeming happy to see one another.
“The moment was really touching and you could sense the respect between two people who’ve known each other 20-plus years and are both outstanding in their field.”
She added: “Candid moments can be really hit or miss. Often there’s a cellphone in front of your lens or someone’s hair is covering their face, so when you’re able to capture two people in a flattering way it feels like a triumph.”
But the viral photo wasn’t just a coincidence, she says – it was luck. “At the time there were two other photographers present, but I had positioned myself to the side of where Brad and Jennifer were standing, so their reaction was more angled towards me meaning I could capture their interaction and expressions.”
Since the photo was taken, fans have gone into meltdown, begging the pair to get back together.
And Jennifer’s best friend Courtney Cox has fuelled rumours by ‘liking’ comments about the pair ‘still loving each other’ on Instagram.
However, Brad said today that he is "blissfully naive" about the rumours and doesn't read the headlines.
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