Jennifer Aniston appears to be getting a chilly reception in Montecito. On the day she moved in, her high-profile neighbors banded together for an odd gesture that left the Friends star feeling anxious and on edge

Jennifer Aniston’s much-anticipated move to Montecito has hit an unexpected snag—a chilly reception from her high-profile neighbors that’s left the Friends star rattled. The 56-year-old actress rolled into the exclusive California enclave on Tuesday with her beloved dogs and a moving van full of chic furniture, ready to settle into her newly purchased $15 million mansion. But instead of warm smiles or a welcome basket, Aniston was met with an odd and unsettling gesture from the community’s elite residents.

Sources say that as Aniston’s team unloaded boxes, a group of her A-list neighbors—including rumored residents like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Prince Harry—gathered at the edge of her property line for what onlookers described as a “silent stare-down.” Dressed in casual but conspicuously coordinated neutral tones, the group stood shoulder-to-shoulder, watching intently without saying a word. One witness claimed Oprah held a single white rose, which she pointedly dropped to the ground before turning away.

“It was bizarre,” an insider close to Aniston shared. “Jen was waving hello from her porch, expecting maybe a friendly nod or a ‘welcome to the neighborhood.’ Instead, she got this eerie, united front—like some kind of Montecito initiation ritual. It freaked her out.”

The strange standoff lasted less than five minutes, but it was enough to leave Aniston feeling anxious and on edge. “She’s used to paparazzi and tabloid drama, but this felt personal,” the source added. “She kept asking her assistant, ‘Did I do something wrong? Are they mad I’m here?’”

Speculation is swirling about what prompted the cold shoulder. Some locals whisper that Montecito’s tight-knit celebrity circle is protective of their privacy and wary of Aniston’s megawatt fame drawing more attention to the quiet town. Others suggest it’s a playful hazing tradition for newbies—albeit one that misfired with the famously warm-hearted star. “Jen’s not a diva; she just wants to blend in,” the insider said. “This was the last thing she expected.”

By evening, Aniston was holed up inside, peering through her blinds as the neighborhood returned to its usual serene stillness. She reportedly called close pal Courteney Cox for a late-night vent session, admitting she felt “totally thrown off” by the encounter. “She loves the house, but now she’s second-guessing the vibe of the whole place,” the source revealed.

Neither Aniston nor her starry neighbors have commented publicly, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery. Online, fans are split—some call it a petty power play by Montecito’s elite, while others wonder if it’s a misunderstanding blown out of proportion. For now, Aniston’s keeping her head down, focusing on unpacking and hoping the ice thaws soon. “She’s tough,” the insider noted. “But she’d kill for a friendly wave right about now.”