Los Angeles (PTI): Jennifer Aniston has been asked to be a presenter at the Oscars this year. The actress wanted to avoid the prestigious award ceremony as ex-husband, Brad Pitt, and his partner Angelina Jolie will be present at the event.

The 39-year-old actress usually tries her best to stay away from the same events that Pitt and Jolie attend but Aniston is also keen to take up presenting duties as she needs to promote her upcoming romantic comedy 'He's Just Not That Into You'.

"She was a good girl and pulled back during the Golden Globes even though she had the hottest movie out (Marley and Me). The movie will likely still be near the top of the box office. Jen will own the night. Brad and Angie might be nominated, but Los Angeles is Jen's town," a source told US-based 'Star' magazine.

Aniston's ex-husband, Brad Pitt has been nominated for his role in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' while his partner Angelina Jolie has been nominated for 'Changeling'.

The 'Marley and Me' star is reportedly planning to bring boyfriend John Mayer along to the event.

The source revealed that Mayer told Aniston,"You've got to go. Why do you hide in this town? You have every reason to be there. By presenting at the Oscars, you'll tell the world: 'I don’t care about Brad and Angie. I belong here, too'," .