Jennifer Aniston greets friends with tender kiss after stepping off private jet in California 

She is mending her heartache since announcing her split from Justin Theroux. 

And Jennifer Aniston, 49, greeted her friends when she arrived in Van Nuys, California via private jet from New York City on Friday.

The actress planted a friendly peck on her female pal while her casually-clad companion rested a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

So close: Jennifer Aniston greeted her friends with tender kiss after stepping off private jet in California on Friday

Jennifer then warmly brought one of her group of friends into a tight hug as they were reunited once again outside Van Nuys airport.

The Friends star was decidedly spending time with her female pals for a girls’ weekend together as she continues to heal her heartache.   

It was as if no time had passed between their meeting as they chatted excitedly to one another, with Jennifer gesturing her hands enthusiastically.

Arriving in style: Jennifer touched down in California after her brief break in New York City and she arrived via private jet 

Arriving in style: Jennifer touched down in California after her brief break in New York City and she arrived via private jet 

Good friends: Jennifer then warmly brought one of her group of friends into a tight hug as they were reunited once again outside Van Nuys airport

Good friends: Jennifer then warmly brought one of her group of friends into a tight hug as they were reunited once again outside Van Nuys airport

Jennifer’s quality time with her friends comes just two months after she announced she had broken up with her husband and they had been living apart for some time.

With a beige scarf bundled around her neck, the Just Go With It star embraced the chillier temperatures in her mid-length coat.

The Horrible Bosses beauty arrived back in California after her brief break to New York City where she was spotted dining at Nello restaurant. 

Wonderful winter wardrobe: With a beige scarf bundled around her neck, the Just Go With It star embraced the chillier temperatures in her mid-length coat

Wonderful winter wardrobe: With a beige scarf bundled around her neck, the Just Go With It star embraced the chillier temperatures in her mid-length coat

Lovely to see you! It was as if no time had passed between their meeting as they chatted excitedly to one another, with Jennifer gesturing her hands enthusiastically

Lovely to see you! It was as if no time had passed between their meeting as they chatted excitedly to one another, with Jennifer gesturing her hands enthusiastically

Jennifer’s arrival shortly follows her narrowly avoiding her ex at a star-studded party hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Their former flames’ mutual friends Jimmy and Molly McNearney threw the bash at their Hollywood Hills home to celebrate the first birthday of their son Billy.

Justin headed home after 40 minutes at the bash before the Friends star made her arrival and continued to keep the party going for a further two hours.

So close: The pals threw their arms around each other as they were excited to spend time with one another

So close: The pals threw their arms around each other as they were excited to spend time with one another

Very together: The Friends star was decidedly spending time with her female pals for a girls' weekend together as she continues to heal her heartache

Very together: The Friends star was decidedly spending time with her female pals for a girls’ weekend together as she continues to heal her heartache

Insiders told DailyMail.com that the A-list actress ‘did look a bit nervous’ when she got there at about 12:15 p.m, with her ex leaving at the same time. The source further added: ‘It was obvious that he was alerted to her arrival.’

Jennifer and Justin, who announced their split in February after more than two years of marriage, are good friends of comic late night host Kimmel and McNearney.

It was reported Jennifer’s dislike of New York City may have played a part in the couple’s decision to break up.

They confirmed their split after seven-and-a-half years together as an item, two of which they were married.

Attention: Jennifer fussed over her brunette pal while they headed into the waiting vehicle

Attention: Jennifer fussed over her brunette pal while they headed into the waiting vehicle

Arrivals: The Horrible Bosses beauty arrived back in California after her brief break to New York City where she was spotted dining at Nello restaurant

Arrivals: The Horrible Bosses beauty arrived back in California after her brief break to New York City where she was spotted dining at Nello restaurant

Moving on: Jennifer's quality time with her friends comes just two months after she announced she had broken up with her husband and they had been living apart for some time

Moving on: Jennifer’s quality time with her friends comes just two months after she announced she had broken up with her husband and they had been living apart for some time

Plans: It was reported Jennifer's dislike of New York City may have played a part in the couple's decision to break up

Plans: It was reported Jennifer’s dislike of New York City may have played a part in the couple’s decision to break up



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