On the first night in the $15 million mansion, Jennifer Aniston was relaxing with a glass of wine when a strange sound sent chills down her spine and sparked a midnight hunt

It’s not every day that Hollywood royalty packs up and moves into a new home, but when they do, there’s bound to be a little drama. Just days after Jennifer Aniston moved into her luxurious new mansion in Montecito, the beloved Friends star faced a strange midnight scare that had her pacing the halls in search of answers.

Sources close to the actress say that Aniston was enjoying a peaceful first evening in her stunning $15 million estate when an odd noise disrupted the calm. “She was just starting to settle in,” one insider shared. “It was her first night alone in the house, and she wanted to relax, maybe enjoy a glass of wine and unwind. But then she heard this strange, persistent sound that made her pause everything.”

What was it? A ghost? A burglar? A malfunctioning appliance? The answer is far less sinister but definitely a little hilarious.

After nearly twenty minutes of tiptoeing through the hallways, checking door locks, flipping light switches, and even calling her housekeeper in a mild panic, Aniston discovered the source of the mysterious sound: she had forgotten to turn off one of the bathroom faucets.

“That gentle dripping noise kept echoing through the house,” the insider laughed. “Because the place is so big and new to her, the sound carried and seemed like it was coming from everywhere. She thought it was something serious, some sort of leak or even something paranormal!”

Rather than brushing it off, Jennifer reportedly spent the next hour checking every faucet in the entire house. “She didn’t want to take any chances,” the source explained. “She went from bathroom to bathroom, making sure every single tap was tightly closed. It became almost a mission.”

While the incident may have been a false alarm, it offered an amusing glimpse into the reality of starting fresh in a new place, yes, even for celebrities. “It just goes to show that no matter how glamorous your home is, you’re still going to have those little homeowner moments,” the insider quipped.

Located in the serene hills of Montecito, Aniston’s new property is nothing short of a dream. The Mediterranean-style estate boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a yoga studio, wine cellar, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s the kind of home many can only imagine, yet it still managed to throw her off on the very first night.

What’s more, this quirky faucet moment has now become a fun anecdote that the actress reportedly shared with close friends, and possibly even joked about during a recent Zoom call. “She laughed about it afterward,” said the insider. “But she did admit that for a few minutes, her mind went straight to the craziest places.”

Fans are already speculating whether this new chapter in Montecito will bring out a different side of Aniston, perhaps even inspiring her to take on new, unexpected roles. For now, though, she seems to be settling in, slowly but surely, and learning the ropes of her sprawling new mansion.

Aniston, known for her grace and sense of humor, appears to be embracing the quirks of solo homeownership. “It’s just one of those things,” she reportedly said. “New house, new sounds. Next time, I’ll double-check the faucets before bed.”

And honestly? We’ve all been there, minus the $15 million estate, of course.

So while Montecito may be peaceful and posh, it turns out even paradise can come with a little midnight mystery.