Jennifer Aniston is remembering one of the most important figures in her life and career.
The actress took to Instagram on Saturday, June 20, to pay tribute to legendary television director James Burrows, who died at age 85 on June 19.
Alongside a collection of photos spanning their decades-long friendship, Aniston shared an emotional message reflecting on the impact he had on her both on and off screen.
"Oh boy… ? Papa Burrows," she began the caption.
To her, Burrows was much more than the man who directed some of television's most beloved sitcoms, including Friends, Cheers, Frasier, and Will & Grace. She described him as a mentor and father figure.
"He was a father figure to me. He always checked in on me. He worried about me, celebrated me, taught me, guided me, and held me through the hardest times and the best of times," she wrote. Aniston also reflected on the family atmosphere Burrows created among the casts he worked with over the years. "He called us his 'kids,'" she shared, recalling how he would often ask, "Where are the kids?" and "Let's see if the kids can make the joke work."
View this post on InstagramThe actress credited Burrows with teaching lessons that extended far beyond television. "Most of all, he taught us—the kids—how important it is to love and respect one another. To take care of each other. To have each other's backs and support each other, no matter what."
The emotional tribute concluded with Aniston reflecting on what she'll miss most. "I miss your voice. I miss your laugh. I miss your brilliance."
Aniston famously played the beloved Rachel Green in the sitcom for 10 years. And she wasn't the only Friends star to honor Burrows following the news of his passing.
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Matt LeBlanc shared photos with the director and wrote, "Jimmy, words cannot describe the impact and influence you had on us and everyone who was lucky enough to have known you."
David Schwimmer also paid tribute, praising Burrows for how he "brought out the best in every actor he ever worked with, and elevated every show he directed, making it funnier and more moving than anyone expected."
Burrows' family confirmed that the legendary director died on Friday at the age of 85 following a battle with cancer. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he helped shape some of television's most beloved comedies, including Cheers and Will and Grace, earning 11 Emmy Awards and directing more than 1,000 episodes of television.
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