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BRAD Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's on-screen reunion was one of the highlights of the Fast Times at Ridgmont High table read - but the pair were reportedly both "a little nervous."

The former flames paired up with the likes of Sean Penn, Shia Labeouf, Morgan Freeman and Julia Roberts , and took on the characters of Linda and Brad.

Brad's character enjoys a steamy scene with Jen's character
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Brad's character enjoys a steamy scene with Jen's character

In one scene and Jen had to act out a romantic moment, narrated by Morgan, and which saw Jen's

But sources close to the pair have now admitted they "were a little nervous going into" the table read, knowing everyone's eyes were on them.

Speaking to, the insider added: "It used to bug them how everyone pulls for them to get back together, but now they laugh it off.

"The truth is they have each other’s backs. They constantly bounce ideas off each other and share happy news when they have it. They have such a natural, easy energy together."

In the scene "Brad" imagines being in the presence of "Linda"
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In the scene "Brad" imagines being in the presence of "Linda"Credit: Facebook Live
The pair just about kept a straight face during the scene
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The pair just about kept a straight face during the sceneCredit: Core via Youtube
"Linda" later tells "Brad" she think he is cute
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"Linda" later tells "Brad" she think he is cuteCredit: Core via Youtube

The duo - who have become close friends in recent years after their bitter divorce in 2005 - 

But amid Brad's dragged-out divorce with Angelina Jolie,

Brad and famously worked together in 2001 when he joined her award-winning sitcom Friends for the episode titled The One With The Rumor in season eight.

Brad is currently in the middle of a custody battle with Angelina Jolie
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Brad is currently in the middle of a custody battle with Angelina JolieCredit: Splash News
Brad and Jen worked together for an episode of Friends
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Brad and Jen worked together for an episode of Friends

 - directed by Amy Hecklerling and written by Cameron Crowe - will be unrehearsed.

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Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in emotional reunion backstage at the SAG Awards
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