Jennifer Aniston chose not to have children after a long struggle with infertility, including several years of IVF treatments, which ultimately didn’t result in a pregnancy.
The actor, 56, said there are times when things feel completely beyond his ability to change them. He shared this in a preview of his October 20th interview on the Armchair Expert podcast.
I understand people suggest adoption, but that’s not what I want. I long for a child who shares my own genetic makeup – it’s something I’ve always desired, and I’m okay with admitting that might be considered selfish.
As someone who’s navigated the challenges of infertility myself, I can tell you it’s a deeply emotional journey. It’s hard when life doesn’t unfold as you imagined, and it’s especially raw when you receive that final news from the doctors – that moment feels incredibly final and, honestly, a little surreal. It really throws you for a loop when you realize a part of your plan just isn’t going to happen.
Jennifer Aniston remembered thinking she and some exes would have been great parents, but those thoughts always faded quickly – usually within just a few seconds.
I was so moved when I read what she wrote back in 2016! She explained recently why she felt compelled to share such a powerful message in her ‘Fed Up’ essay for the Huffington Post. Basically, she wanted everyone to know that we’re all whole people, complete within ourselves, whether we have a partner or not, and even if we choose not to have children. It really resonated with me, and it’s something I’ve carried with me ever since.
Jennifer explained in her Harper’s Bazaar UK interview that people weren’t aware of her twenty-year journey to start a family, or the personal health challenges she faced, because she keeps those details private.
It’s really no one’s concern, but it’s hard to ignore the constant talk about me not having a baby or a family. People say it’s because I’m selfish or too focused on my career, and honestly, it does bother me – I’m only human, and so is everyone else.
That’s why I decided to go for it. I knew many women around me were trying to get pregnant, often through IVF, and it felt important to do this not just for myself, but for anyone facing similar challenges.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, a two-time Oscar winner, were married for five years before separating in January 2005. This happened five months after Pitt started working on the movie *Mr. & Mrs. Smith* with Angelina Jolie, who would later become his second wife.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, famously known as ‘Brangelina,’ have six children: Maddox, 24; Pax, 21; Zahara, 20; Shiloh, 19; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17. Most of these children are now reportedly estranged from Jolie’s partner, the 61-year-old film producer and actor.
LolaVie’s founder first met Justin Theroux, her future co-star, in 2011. At the time, he was with his girlfriend of 14 years, Heidi Bivens, who was reportedly surprised by their connection. They had a commitment ceremony in 2012, but later separated in 2017.
Jennifer became a godmother in 2004 when her “Friends” co-star, Courteney Cox, had her daughter, Coco, who is now 21. Coco’s father was David Arquette, and the couple later divorced in 2013.
Aniston loves her two dogs, a Labrador Retriever named Lord Chesterfield and a Schnauzer mix named Clyde.
The LA-born, NY-raised blonde has been dating hypnotist Jim Curtis since the summer.
Jennifer revealed to Travel + Leisure last April that she used hypnosis to manage her fear of flying, and suggested this was how she first connected with the 49-year-old life coach.
Jim used to date Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of New York City. He then divorced his wife, Rachel Napolitano, shortly after their son, Aidan, was born.
In his 2017 book, *The Stimulati Experience*, Curtis explained that he struggles to maintain relationships because he loses interest easily.
I really wish I was closer to my son, but it’s hard since he lives primarily with his mother in New York, and unfortunately, he’s upset with me.
Jennifer Aniston made around $2 million per episode for both starring in and executive producing the fourth season of “The Morning Show.” She returned as her character, Alex Levy, in the 10-episode season created by Charlotte Stoudt, which is available to stream on Apple TV+ every Wednesday.
The brand ambassador for Pvolve initially created her on-screen persona inspired by the pioneering journalist Diane Sawyer.
The popular show about news is inspired by Brian Stelter’s 2013 book, *Top of the Morning*. The fourth season takes place two years after the merger of UBA and NBN.
Jennifer is set to both produce and star in the Apple TV+ series based on Jennette McCurdy’s 2022 memoir, *I’m Glad My Mom Died*. She’s also producing a modern update of the classic film *9 to 5*, written by Diablo Cody.
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