Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston and More Smile in Star-Studded Photo Backstage at Sarah Paulson's Broadway Show

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Scott Icenogle, Sean Hayes, Jennifer Aniston, Louis Bullock, Amanda Anka, Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, Ella Beatty, Corey Stoll, Edward Norton, Shauna Robertson, Jason Bateman, Natalie Gold; front row: Michael Esper and Graham Campbell.Photo:Instagram/cotticenogle

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Sandra Bullock,Jennifer Anistonand more stars showed up to support palSarah Paulsonon Broadway.

The cast ofAppropriate— including Paulson, Corey Stoll,Ella Beatty, Natalie Gold, Michael Esper and Graham Campbell – posed backstage with Bullock, Bullock’s sonLouis, Aniston,Jason Batemanand his wife Amanda Anka,Edward Nortonand his wife Shauna Robertson, andSean Hayesand his husband Scott Icenogle.

Appropriate’s official Instagram pageresharedthe group photo and wrote, “Spotted at the Belasco ✨ Thank you for joining us at #AppropriateBway!”

A source tells PEOPLE the famous friends all came as a group to see the hit show on Friday, March 29 and sat in the audience together. Afterward, they went backstage and spent “a good half hour” hanging with Paulson and the cast. They all left as a group too.

Spirits were high and praise was loud for the performances, according to the source. Hayes was also seen hugging stagehands at the Belasco Theatre, where the2023 playGood Night, Oscar (for which he won a Tony Award)also had its run

Bullock, Aniston, Bateman andRobert Downey Jr.were also spotted out and about in New York City last week. They were seendining togetherat the restaurantRaf’son Thursday, March 28, a source telling PEOPLE they were having “friendly conversation” like “best friends” during the dinner outing.

Another source added to PEOPLE, “Everyone had a great time and the food was amazing.”

Several other celebrities have gone to support Paulson in her new play, includingPedro Pascal,Bradley Cooper,Amber Tamblyn,Judith Light,Zachary Quinto,Cate Blanchett,Lupita Nyong’o,Jennifer Garner,Colin Jost,Scarlett Johansson,Hugh Jackman,Rebel Wilson,Catherine O’Hara,Sally Field,Rachel BrosnahanandKatie Holmes(among others).

Paulson praised the actress for her endless capacity for kindness off camera, telling PEOPLE at the time, “I think she’s one of the most moving actresses of anybody that’s ever been on screen. Not only does she make you laugh uproariously but she can literally crack your heart open with one look, because she’s a truth teller as a performer.”

Sarah Paulson.John Nacion/FilmMagic

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After opened at the Hayes Theater in December to rave reviews and sold-out houses — with the family drama striking comparisons to Tony-winning pieces likeAugust: Osage CountyandThe Humans—Appropriatetransferred to the Belasco Theater in late March for an additional 13-week limited engagement. The Second Stage Theater production will play through June 23.

Tickets forAppropriateare available on theirwebsite.

source: people.com