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Since releasing her initial post, Aniston has already received over 300,000 likes and has already gained more than 100,000 followers in less than one hour.

Fans were stunned and excited to see her on Instagram. \"The internet feels friendlier already,\" said journalist and television personality Derek Blasberg.

In Aniston's bio, she writes, \"My friends call me Jen,\" and she currently follows under 100 people that include notables such as Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson, and Adam Sandler.

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