Jennifer Aniston has spoken out against the harmful assumptions that she chose not to have children in order to pursue her acting career. The actress, who is 52 years old, expressed her frustration with the constant speculation and personal questioning, stating that it was “hurtful” and “just nasty”. She also emphasized that nobody knows what is going on with her medically, and therefore these assumptions are unwarranted. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer opened up about her personal life and her refusal to be a victim like her mother, as well as her love for carbohydrates.
Jennifer Aniston recently refuted claims that her acting career was the reason for not having children which she described as both hurtful and nasty in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. Jennifer, who gained fame for her role in the popular TV series, Friends in the 90s and 2000s, spoke about how her celebrity status made it easy for people to make unwarranted assumptions about her private life. She admitted that people often projected their own beliefs onto her but maintained that her job was to showcase her skills while letting people decide if they want to subscribe. The actress also revealed that she used to feel personally affected by pregnancy rumors and the assumption that she chose her career over having kids. Jennifer emphasized that people had no clue what was happening in her personal and medical life and called these speculations harmful and unpleasant. In a previous interview with Vanity Fair in 2016, Jennifer had stated that she always wanted to have children and still does.
The actress, who is 52 years old, shared her thoughts on the double standard that persists in society regarding women and their decision to have children. She expressed how the constant questions and speculation about her having children would affect her personally and responded by stating that people have no knowledge of her medical condition.
Jennifer spoke openly in the interview about her personal life, including how she rejects the victim mentality that her mother had and how she embraces carbohydrates. She didn’t hold back.
Jennifer and Brad Pitt’s romance began in 1998 and ended in divorce in 2005. In a previous interview with Vanity Fair in 2016, Jennifer revealed that she always wanted to have children after their separation. During an interview with Lacey Rose, Aniston spoke about the societal assessment of women’s worth based on marriage and motherhood. She humorously recounted a conversation with Gloria Steinem where the feminist activist acknowledged the bleak reality of this assessment. Aniston pointed out the unfairness of this double standard as men are allowed to marry younger women and remarry multiple times without judgment, while women are not afforded the same privilege. She highlighted Dolly Parton as a public figure who manages to avoid being defined solely by her marital status and children.
Aniston previously revealed in a 2015 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that her relationship with her mother was challenging, as her mother was highly critical of her looks when she was younger and held onto petty grudges. Aniston also addressed Matt Damon’s comments about publicity potentially decreasing an actor’s appeal to audiences, acknowledging the fine line between maintaining some mystery while still living her life. Due to the pandemic, Aniston has found it easier to disengage and deal with her agoraphobia. She now prefers to have people over rather than go out to eat, and has only been to a handful of restaurants since the start of the pandemic. Aniston mentioned that she sticks to the same establishments because they require proof of vaccination to enter. She expressed confusion over being bullied for promoting vaccines, stating that it’s all about preventing illness.
During a recent interview, Jennifer Aniston was asked how she avoided the ‘public breakdown’ that has negatively impacted other female entertainers. In response, she shared her difficult relationship with her mother and credited her resilience to the ‘godsend of support’ she receives from positive and evolved friends like Courteney Cox, Jason Bateman, and Jimmy Kimmel. Aniston also explained that she was determined not to fall into the trap of victimhood, as she had witnessed her mother do so and recognized how toxic and destructive it can be to one’s soul. She vowed never to follow that example and instead surrounds herself with uplifting and empowering people.
During an interview, Jennifer talked about her late mother Nancy Dow’s tendency to hold grudges. Jennifer didn’t let her mother’s attitude affect her negatively and instead, chose to find a creative outlet and thrive. She jokingly mentioned that filming her comedy The Break-Up helped her do just that. Jennifer had previously spoken to The Hollywood Reporter in 2015 about how her mother was very critical of her when she was younger, which strained their relationship. However, they reconciled after Jennifer’s divorce from Brad Pitt in 2005. Jennifer also admitted that she, like many others, focused on improving her cooking skills during the pandemic and was surprised by how much she enjoyed it.
In the early days of the pandemic, Jennifer Aniston focused on cooking and admitted to becoming a pasta lover once again. She rejected the notion that carbs are unhealthy. To keep herself occupied, she engaged in exercise, meditation, and philosophical discussions during weekly Zoom calls. Aniston also spoke about her recent Friends reunion with the original cast, which she initially felt unsure about. However, director Ben Winston made them feel comfortable. Reflecting on the reunion was challenging for Aniston as it involved revisiting the toughest period of her life, and she found time travel difficult.
In an interview with a magazine, Jennifer Aniston spoke about her mother’s tendency to embrace victimhood and how it influenced her to chart her own path in life. She also expressed her views on the shift in focus from the media to regular people thanks to social media, which has given rise to online trolling and cyberbullying, and wondered why society has become so cruel. Aniston jokingly referred to past rumors about her personal life and expressed her excitement about working on a comedy with her longtime friend Adam Sandler. She recounted a time when Sandler and David Spade had set up a meeting between her and Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, but she declined the offer to appear on the show due to concerns about how women were treated. Aniston is currently taking a break from the second season of The Morning Show to work on Murder Mystery 2.
Love life: Jennifer started dating actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux in 2011, and they tied the knot in 2015. Sadly, their marriage came to an end in 2017 (as seen in the picture from that year).