Jennifer Aniston pays playful throwback tribute to Paul Rudd

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Jennifer Aniston took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to someone who's been a frequent co-star and close friend over the years.MORE: Jennifer Aniston's heartbreak as she pays tribute to 'little one' on bittersweet dayThe actress wished her friend and fellow actor Paul Rudd on her Instagram Stories with a series of pictures and a clip of his from one of his movies.VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston goes backstage at The Morning Show"Happy Birthday to this guy," she wrote.

She then shared a still of theirs from their first work together, the 1998 movie The Object of My Affection."I love you," she added, then also included a snapshot of theirs on the cover of GQ as she smushed their faces together, with Paul wearing a suit and Jennifer in a black bikini top.MORE: Jennifer Aniston shares incredible behind-the-scenes footage of Reese Witherspoon for special celebrationRELATED: Jennifer Aniston's silky hair is down to this £12.99 horse shampoo - and it's in the Amazon saleThe two also starred together in Wanderlust in 2012, and worked together for several episodes on the show Friends, where Paul played Mike Hannigan, Phoebe Buffay's love interest and eventual husband.The two have maintained a close friendship over the years, first having met when they were entering the film industry, having worked together on several projects and constantly shouting each other out on social media or interviews.

Jennifer paid a playful tribute to Paul on his birthdayWhen the Ant Man star was named People's Sexiest Man Alive last year, Jennifer took to her Stories once again to send some praise his way.Alongside a clip of his from his cover shoot, she wrote: "This makes me so happy.