Burrows tribute: Jennifer Aniston breaks down into tears

Jennifer Aniston broke down into tears during a tribute to James Burrows, the director who gave her castmates and herself “the opportunity of a lifetime”.

She said: "We would do anything for Jim Burrows because he really gave us the opportunity of a lifetime. We experienced friendship, family, heartbreak, babies, everything, together. And we also had a wonderful experience with the world loving us as well."

Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox joined the blode beauty on stage at NBC's 'Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows'.

The group revealed a few secrets to Interviewer Andy Cohen, including their favourite ever episodes and scenes.

She said: "The three girls, we had lunch together every day for 10 years."

The meal was dubbed a "Jennifer Salad" because, Courteney noted of her friend, "she has a way with it."

Though fans were thrilled to see most of the cast reunited, Matthew Perry, wasn't present as he is busy performing on London's West End in his show 'The End Of Longing'.

But Matthew - who played Chandler Bing - introduced his 'Friends' castmates' segment in a pre-recorded message.

After the clip was shown Matt - who played Joey - said: "We miss you Matty!"

As well as stars of 'Friends', the casts of the likes of 'Will & Grace', 'Mike & Molly', 'Frasier', 'Taxi', 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Two and a Half Men' were all involved in the tribute event.