Fans Outraged by David Letterman’s Controversial Behavior Towards Jennifer Aniston

A resurfaced Jennifer Aniston interview from over 20 years ago on the David Letterman Show has stirred up online fury due to the host's conduct.

During the 1998 interview, Letterman approaches Aniston and says, ‘I just want to try one thing,' as he grabs her neck and playfully pulls a strand of her hair into his mouth.

Aniston, who was 29 at the time, appears visibly uneasy, letting out a shriek as Letterman, then 51, proceeds to indulge in this peculiar act, all while a drum roll in the background hints at a premeditated stunt.

Despite Aniston's attempt to stop him by reaching out her hands, Letterman persists, keeping the hair in his mouth and holding her head in place with his hand.

After removing himself from the situation, he hands Aniston a tissue to wipe off her hair, which only adds to the discomfort of the exchange.

The reaction from fans has been one of revulsion towards Letterman's treatment of Jennifer Aniston in this unearthed interview.

Some have taken to social media to express their shock and disapproval, with one Twitter user remarking, ‘Can't shake off how eerie and unsettling this clip of Jennifer Aniston on Letterman is.'

Another individual commented on the circulating clips, questioning the acceptability of such behavior and expressing bewilderment at how it was overlooked during that period.

Recalling watching the original interview, one fan labeled the interaction as ‘misogynistic at its peak,' admitting to previously perceiving Letterman as unsettling but regretting not addressing this inappropriate behavior earlier.

The post #MeToo era has cast a spotlight on other past interviews conducted by Letterman, drawing criticism for his handling of certain guests.

For instance, an interview with Madonna in 1994 drew attention when he asked the singer to kiss a random audience member, while a 2013 interview with Lindsay Lohan saw him making derogatory remarks about her past struggles with substance abuse and rehab.

In response to a clip from the Lohan interview, one viewer condemned the encounter, highlighting the layers of misogyny, judgment, and stigma surrounding addiction portrayed in the segment.

David Letterman faced a scandal in 2009 when he admitted to infidelity after being blackmailed with information about relationships with female staff members, including his former assistant Stephanie Birkitt.

Interestingly, it was later revealed that Birkitt's ex-partner, former CBS News producer Robert ‘Joe' Halderman, attempted to extort $2 million from Letterman upon discovering the affair, leading to Halderman's arrest and subsequent conviction for extortion.