Jennifer Aniston gets emotional about the death of her father Kris Kristofferson on a late-night talk show

Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday praised the late Kris Kristofferson, who played her father in a 2009 film, while promoting her children's book on a late-night talk show.

The 55-year-old Hollywood star appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in a sleeveless black leather dress with a short skirt and received high praise from the Hollywood studio audience as she took the stage.

Jimmy, 56, admitted he didn't want to dampen the mood, but began the interview by asking Jennifer about her experience working with Kristofferson, who died Saturday at age 88.

“I was actually lucky enough to direct my first short film and surprisingly when we asked him he said yes. He and Robin Wright. And it was one of the most extraordinary experiences I have ever had,” said Jennifer.

“How was that? “Did you have him in mind for the role?” asked Jimmy.

Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday praised the late Kris Kristofferson, who played her father in a 2009 film, while promoting her children's book on a late-night talk show

'Yes. It was an older man who lost his wife at that time. …It's a long story. “You can find it online,” Jennifer quipped.

Jennifer added that Kristofferson played an older man saying goodbye to his wife in the hospital during her final days.

“And he broke our hearts,” Jennifer said of his performance.

“He was extraordinary. Really,” she added. “What a kind man.”

“You made a movie with him too, right?” Jimmy asked.

“Yeah, then he played my dad, he’s just not that into you,” Jennifer said.

Jimmy shared a still of Jennifer and Kristofferson in the 2009 romantic comedy, which also starred Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Bradley Cooper and Scarlett Johansson.

Jennifer revealed that they had become friends and Kristofferson and his wife had flown in for her 40th birthday party.

The late actor and Jennifer appeared in a still from the 2009 hit film He's Just Not That Into You

Jimmy, 56, admitted he didn't want to dampen the mood, but began the interview by asking Jennifer about her experience working with Kristofferson, who died Saturday at age 88

“I was actually lucky enough to direct my first short film and surprisingly when we asked him he said yes. He and Robin Wright. And it was one of the most extraordinary experiences I have ever had,” said Jennifer

'Yes. It was an older man who lost his wife at that time. …It's a long story. “You can find it online,” Jennifer quipped

“Yes, he is a lovely man. Huge loss,” Jennifer said.

Jimmy said he heard Kristofferson was a big Friends fan.

Jennifer said when they asked him if he wanted to be in their short film, his wife mentioned that they had just been watching “Friends.”

She said they had a “moment” because she was excited to meet him and he had been watching “Friends.”

“It was adorable,” Jennifer said.

Jennifer was on the ABC talk show to promote her new children's book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, based on her rescue dog Clyde.

The actress wore sunglasses when she arrived

The Friends star thanked her fans outside the studio

Jennifer traveled with Clyde in a carrier

The actress wore sensible sandals as she arrived at the taping of the talk show

Jennifer was on the ABC talk show to promote her new children's book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, based on her rescue dog Clyde

The actress has signed a four-book deal with HarperCollins Publishers and animation studio Invisible Studio for a series of works featuring the animated dog Clydeo.

Jennifer brought her beloved dog Clyde with her to the talk show studio in Los Angeles. Clyde also made his television debut when Jennifer brought him on stage with Jimmy.

Clydeo is already a social media favorite, with more than 100 million views across all platforms since Jennifer first posted about him on Instagram in 2021.

Jennifer said the book is about finding meaning in life.