In a resurfaced 1998 interview on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jennifer Aniston was subjected to an uncomfortable and bizarre moment that has sparked widespread criticism. During the segment, Letterman unexpectedly leaned in, grabbed a strand of Aniston’s hair, and put it in his mouth, leaving her visibly shocked and squirming. Although he later offered a tissue and apologized, the incident left Aniston unsettled throughout the rest of the interview.

The clip, now viral, has reignited discussions about inappropriate behavior on talk shows, especially toward female guests. Viewers have labeled the act as “creepy,” “misogynistic,” and “straight-up sexual harassment on air”. This isn’t an isolated case—similar interviews with Lindsay Lohan, Christina Aguilera, and Paris Hilton have also resurfaced, showing Letterman pressing guests with invasive questions or making them visibly uncomfortable.

While Letterman has acknowledged being “mean” in past interviews and blamed his sarcasm on the pressure to entertain, critics argue that such behavior reflects deeper issues of gender dynamics and power imbalances in media. The renewed attention to these clips serves as a reminder of how far media standards have come—and how far they still need to go.