'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' table read got awkward between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston

Jen! Brad! Shia! SO many giggles.
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Much like the great Marie Kondo, the internet loves a mess. Nothing breathes life into Twitter users like some quality chaos, which is why everyone absolutely adored the awkward, cringe-worthy, comedic stylings of the Fast Times at Ridgemont High table read.

In case you missed it, on Thursday a group of high-profile celebrities joined forces to read the 1982 film script over video chat. The virtual Fast Times gathering was held to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts, and the performance benefited the non-profit organizations CORE and Reform Alliance.

Though the film originally starred actors Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates, the virtual table read booked other huge names including Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Shia LaBeouf, Henry Goulding, Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, and more. Original star, Sean Penn, was also involved. Oh, and did we mention the movie was narrated by the Morgan Freeman?


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The cast was spectacular, but the table read undeniably got a bit messy at times. Highlights included seeing exes Jen and Brad reunite to play Linda Barrett and Brad Hamilton and read a particular steamy scene. (Yes, the one with the red bikini.) Everyone also loved watching LaBeouf shine as stoner Jeff Spicoli and observe the rest of the actors frequently burst into giggles.

If you missed the full reading, here are some standout moments for you to enjoy.

If you're in the mood for more chaotic good Fast Times content (who isn't???) you can watch the full virtual table read below.

UPDATE: Sept. 20, 2020, 12:24 p.m. EDT Due to an editing error an earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Matthew McConaughey originally starred in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

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Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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