In her new movie Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Zoey Deutch is surrounded by A-list costars including Jennifer Aniston.
And sharing the screen with the former Friends actress, 57, was an experience she won’t soon forget.
“That was incredibly surreal for me,” Deutch, 31, recently told PEOPLE. “I have met this person and I’ve spoken to them a couple times, and they’re incredibly warm and lovely and funny, but working with them was absolutely one of the most surreal moments of my life and inspiring too.”
“It’s like when you just see someone who’s the greatest of all time doing it, you’re like, ‘Goddammit,’” she continues.
“Every take was just so brilliant and I was probably the worst actor in the world because I was more of an audience than a participant,” she adds. “I couldn’t help myself. It was definitely one of the coolest moments of my life.”
The scene Deutch shares with Aniston is brief, but very funny. In the film, Deutch plays Gail Daughtry, a perky hairdresser from Kansas who’s engaged to the wholesome-seeming Tom (Michael Cassidy). When Aniston, playing herself, comes to their small town for a cookbook signing, Gail walks in on Tom having sex with the Emmy-winning actress on a sofa.
Though Tom thought it was okay because Aniston was his celebrity sex pass — the one famous person he was allowed to sleep with, per a passing conversation he had with his fiancée — Gail is shocked. So she decides to even the score before their wedding day by tracking down her celebrity sex pass: Jon Hamm.
What ensues is a completely ridiculous Wizard of Oz-like adventure — an R-rated adventure, that is. “I had a blast,” Deutch says about making the movie, directed by David Wain and co-written by Wain and Ken Marino (the pair who co-wrote the 2012 comedy Wanderlust that starred Aniston and Paul Rudd).
“I have been a fan of David’s work for so long, I just was like, no one else could write this,” she adds. “No one else could make this. It’s so singular and so specific to him.”
“And he’s the kind of director where he’s like, ‘Do this,’ and you don’t question it because it might not make sense to you in the moment, but you trust him because he has such a unique world and vision,” says Deutch, who also stars in the Netflix rom-com Voicemails for Isabelle and the new animated movie Minions & Monsters.
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is now playing in theaters.
Jennifer Aniston and Friends Show Off Stunning Summer Styles
These days, when people say something is basic, they don’t always mean it in a flattering way. But when it comes to wardrobe staples, basic is anything but boring. Just look at the ways Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Garner, and Joanna Gaines have been wearing them.
All three stars recently wore mix-and-match pieces that are the foundation of any great capsule wardrobe. Aniston paired vintage-wash jeans with a fitted black tank for a sleek, casual look, and Garner dressed up light-wash jeans with a luxe-looking, short-sleeve polo shirt. As for Gaines, she went monochromatic in black jeans and a loose-fitting tank.
If you’re also now inspired to upgrade your own staples, keep scrolling for lookalike Quince clothing pieces starting at $16.
Jennifer Aniston’s Minimalist Masterclass
Aniston’s minimalist tank top and jeans combo is a go-to for her, and we can see why. To recreate her effortless ensemble, we found this Quince tank top with a modest scoop neck, fitted silhouette, and thick straps. It’s made of breathable cotton that’s lightweight enough for summer but can also be layered in the fall and winter. Team it with this pair of jeans, which has a vintage-inspired wash similar to the actress’s. The wide-leg style makes them a comfortable choice whether you’re running errands or heading to lunch.
Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo
If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet. Her timeless polo shirt looks nearly identical to this Quince one, which is made of soft, luxe cashmere. It has ribbed, fitted arms, a mid-sized collar, and an adjustable button-front neckline. Shoppers say it’s “lightweight enough for warm weather,” with one noting they “didn’t feel hot at all” wearing it on a 90-degree day. When it comes to her jeans, this lightwash pair is a great option with its subtle heathering at the hips and traditional five-pocket design. The barrel silhouette isn’t overwhelming, and reviewers call them “comfortable in all the right places.”
Joanna Gaines’ Black Basics
Basics are timeless, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also feel modern. Gaines’ monochromatic look proves that. Like this Quince top, her tank has a breezier fit with a subtle curve along the arms, and yes, while it looks good on its own, it’s also great for styling under linen button downs in summer and cardigans come fall. Our personal favorite piece of her look, though, is the sleek, flared jeans. Achieve the same style with Quince’s Luna pair, which mirrors Gaines’ silhouette and has built-in stretch for comfortable, all-day wear and a just-right mid-rise fit.
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