Overview

• Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of a 2003 People magazine issue in a brief cameo during the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us.
• Aniston humorously reacted to the cameo on Instagram, writing, 'Of all things to survive the apocalypse [crying laughing emoji].'
• The magazine, found by Ellie and Dina in an abandoned store, highlights the show’s commitment to authentic world-building through real-world artifacts.
• The cameo has drawn attention to the series’ meticulous attention to period detail and its cultural impact.
• Season 2 of The Last of Us has introduced significant narrative shifts, including Joel’s shocking death and evolving character arcs.