Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award

Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.

Her friend and costar Steve Carell will present her with the award. Editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, Nekesa Mumbi Moody said, "Jennifer has excelled across television, film and production; she is a dynamic leader within the entertainment industry and beyond. In addition to her many career accomplishments, she has also shown her generosity with her philanthropic efforts. This year, we are thrilled to honor such an amazing woman."

Lansing said, "I have been Jennifer's biggest fan since I first saw and fell in love with her on Friends. Year after year, I have watched her become an enormous force in the industry. She brings her extraordinary talent and unique vitality to every project. Even more important, her tireless support of philanthropic causes such as Stand Up to Cancer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and countless others inspires us all to give back."

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