Jennifer Aniston broke down in tears on the latest episode of The Ellen Show this week after she watched a video of a young girl pleading for help for her unemployed father.
The Friends star appeared on Ellen Degeneres' annual Greatest Night of Giveaways, where the host gives away lavish presents and prizes to those who deserve it the most.
But the heartbreaking story of this episode's winner proved to be too much for Jen, who dissolved into tears when hearing the tragic tale.
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'Tis the time for Ellen Degeneres' Greatest Night of Giveaways.
It's the time for giving...
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And Ellen always gives generously, throwing expensive presents, vacations, and a shed-load of cash at those who deserve it the most.The whole thing is always kept as a complete surprise...
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And the unsuspecting winner is usually an in-audience member, merely thinking they have been given the opportunity to watch The Ellen show live.And, to make the surprise even better...
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Ellen is always accompanied by one of her many celebrity friends.So she is usually spoilt for choice with who to bring along to the festivities...
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Who to choose? Brad Pitt? Kim Kardashian? The President of the United States? Her list is endless.Well, her latest choice was none other than Friends star, Jennifer Aniston.
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Now, Jen is no stranger on The Ellen Show, so it comes as no real surprise that she was keen to join in with the festivities.Jennifer appeared on the latest Greatest Night of Giveaways episode...
It was one hell of a haul...
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And audience members were each gifted with tickets to the United Arab Emirates. Not too shabby!But, on top of flogging expensive gifts...
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There was a more important reason behind the episode.One family, in particular, was in need...
Elyse Kimball sent in an emotional video in which she pleaded with Ellen to help her unemployed father.Elyse lost her mom to cancer when she was 3-years-old...
And her dad, Jeff, was left to raise Elyse and her older sister, Lexi, singlehandedly.Life hasn't been easy on the Kimballs...
Jeff recently lost his job, meaning he had to support his two daughters with next to no disposable income.So, out of desperation, Elyse turned to Ellen...
The video was incredibly emotional...
He revealed to the host that his wife was a huge fan of the show...
But the team behind The Ellen Show had a huge treat in store for the family...
Ellen revealed to the Kimballs that, while they were away for the filming, their house had been fully decorated with Christmas lights, a Christmas tree, brand new furniture, and multiple presents ready to be opened.
And that wasn't all...
And Ellen suddenly said they should also go to London and Jennifer said they "might as well go to Greece."
"You're going to Europe for a month," Ellen then told the excited family.
They also won $150,000 after a speedy game of "Say Whaaat?". What a haul!