Recently, something happened that is hard to believe - Jennifer Aniston turned 55! The star doesn't look her age at all and remains as youthful in body as she is in spirit! We have prepared the most exclusive and interesting facts about the star of the series Friends that will not leave you indifferent!

Aniston was born into a family of well-known artists who didn't want their daughter to follow in their footsteps! 

It turns out that Jennifer's parents, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, were quite successful actors, but they wanted a different profession for their daughter to supposedly protect her from the harmful influence of the entertainment industry.

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Jennifer's father wanted her to pursue law and become a lawyer, while her mother didn't believe in her daughter's talent. However, as you can see, Jennifer proved them wrong!

Aniston was forbidden to watch television!

Perhaps this very prohibition pushed Aniston in the future to aspire to appear on that very television they had forbidden her to watch. After all, forbidden fruit is sweet!

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It turns out that Jennifer's parents raised her quite strictly and only allowed her to watch television when she was sick as a child. Interestingly, her father was acting in a soap opera at that time - perhaps he simply didn't want his daughter to see him in a role other than that of her father.

A difficult illness long plagued the life of young Jennifer!

 It turns out that in her teenage years, Aniston struggled with her studies, which made her feel less intelligent than other children and led to the development of complexes. 

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Later, she realized that it wasn't her stupidity or lack of effort to blame, but rather a learning and reading disorder called dyslexia - as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. Aniston confessed to the publication that because of the illness, she had to wear special glasses to learn to read properly.

Due to her weight, Aniston was bullied in school!

At 49, Jennifer adorned the September cover of InStyle, where she talked about her difficult school years. It turns out that in middle school, she was one of those children who were bullied - partly because of her weight. 

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Fortunately, this experience didn't break the girl, although it seriously damaged her self-esteem, which she had to work on extensively.

In addition to the difficulties at school, Aniston experienced bullying from her mother

In 2015, Jennifer admitted to The Hollywood Reporter that her mother, Nancy Dow, constantly criticized her and had a very critical attitude towards her daughter, especially regarding her appearance.

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According to Aniston, her mother harbored petty grievances for a long time and didn't treat her daughter kindly. Their relationship was so strained that in the future, Aniston wouldn't even invite her mother to her wedding with Brad Pitt.

A fateful situation that severed Jennifer and her mother's relationship forever!

Jennifer's mother, Nancy Dow, not only saw no need to praise her daughter but also didn't hesitate to release a book in 1999 about her daughter's upbringing.

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In the book, she detailed Jennifer's personal experiences, as well as her insecurities and doubts, not forgetting to mention her own role in raising the star. Jennifer viewed her mother's book as a betrayal, and since then, she has hardly ever communicated with Nancy.

After her mother's death, Jennifer's relationship with her father improved

It turns out that Jennifer had difficult relationships not only with her mother but also with her father. However, during the COVID pandemic, Jennifer reconnected with her father, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

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Jennifer realized that life was too short to hold onto childhood grievances, which arose because John left the family when Jennifer was just 11 years old, disappearing for a whole year.

Thanks to her father, Jennifer has Greek roots! 

Jennifer Aniston's ancestry traces back to Greece through her father, John Aniston, who was born Yannis Anastassakis in Crete, Greece. The actress has often expressed pride in her Greek roots, and she remains connected to her heritage through family traditions and cultural influences.

Moreover, to win the heart of this beauty, Brad Pitt even learned some Greek at one point!

Earlier Aniston would never have believed that she would grace the cover of magazines!

Before achieving fame with Friends, Aniston faced numerous challenges in her acting career. She appeared in several short-lived television series and even worked as a telemarketer and waitress to support herself while pursuing her passion.

Her perseverance and determination ultimately paid off when she landed the role of Rachel Green, propelling her to stardom.

For the sake of her Hollywood career, Jennifer was forced to lose 13 kilograms!

Today, looking at her incredibly slim and athletic figure, it's hard to believe that in the early 1990s, she wasn't considered for major roles because of her excess weight! 

It turns out that at that time, her agent even set a strict condition for her - to lose weight, otherwise there would be no chance of landing great roles. In order to stay in Hollywood and play in the series Friends, the actress had to lose 13 kilograms, which she successfully managed to do.

The role of Rachel wasn't initially intended for Aniston at all

Aniston wasn't initially considered for the role of Rachel Green on Friends. The producers originally wanted actress Courteney Cox for the part.

However, Cox preferred the role of Monica Geller, paving the way for Aniston to audition successfully for Rachel. This twist of fate proved to be a career-defining moment for Aniston.

The current boom in the hairstyle is like Rachel's!

In the 90s, after the release of the TV show Friends, everyone simply adored Jennifer Aniston's character, Rachel! Moreover, they adored not only her character but also her hairstyle, namely the layered haircut! 

"I want a hairstyle like Rachel from the TV show Friends" - this phrase was heard by almost every hairdresser in the 90s. This hairstyle became one of the symbols of the era's style, and Aniston quickly became the main style icon of the 90s!

Were the feelings between Ross and Rachel real?! 

It turns out that Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, who played Ross and Rachel, respectively, in real life had feelings for each other. This was reported by Us Weekly on September 11, 2023, adding information that according to the actors, scenes with affection came especially easy and enjoyable due to their feelings.

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However, according to Aniston, whatever feelings they had, they literally directed them all toward Ross and Rachel, and their real-life romance did not blossom.

From an old Mercedes to a million dollars!

Of course, along with the Friends series, Jennifer Aniston didn't just achieve super success and popularity but also huge paychecks! With her first paycheck from the TV series Friends, Jennifer Aniston bought a Mercedes car, which broke down after two trips.

But times were changing, and paychecks were increasing! In the last two seasons, Jennifer was earning $1 million per episode!

Unexpectedly, the star got her first tattoo in honor of her dog she took with her to the filming of the series!  

It turns out that the actress didn't come alone to the filming of Friends and other series...Many know that Jennifer has a deep love for animals, especially dogs. Aniston's affection for them was noticed even on set in 1995 when she brought her Welsh Corgi, Norman, to the shoots so he wouldn't miss her at home.

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Unfortunately, Norman passed away in 2011, and in his memory, Aniston got her first tattoo on her leg with his name inscribed, as a tribute to his memory.

In addition to acting in television series, Jennifer managed to focus on mental health

Aniston began talking about the importance of psychotherapy even before it became mainstream. To understand her mother's complex behavior, the actress began seeing a therapist. Aniston does not hide that it was important for her to rid herself of the problems she had been carrying since childhood, writes the Australian edition Who.

The actress admitted that her mother only projected her own insecurity onto her. Therapy helped her understand this and also work through difficult relationships with men, which we will tell you about now.

Aniston lost a love she deeply regretted

Even before her relationship with Brad Pitt, Aniston was with actor Daniel McDonald for five years, who passed away in 2007. However, their relationship ended due to foolishness as at that time both Aniston and Daniel didn't want to give up their careers, so they decided to go their separate ways.

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Details of their romance were reported by Us Magazine on February 11, 2022. Aniston admitted that she never fully managed to forget McDonald - she felt he was meant to be her destiny. "But I was 25, I was stupid," the actress said.

The golden couple of Hollywood, who met on a blind date! 

Despite being considered one of the most beautiful star unions, we all know that it all ended sadly. However, few remember how their relationship began, and we'll remind you. 

In the late '90s, Aniston's assistant and his colleague, who worked with Pitt, arranged a blind date for their clients. The movie stars really liked each other and started dating. As you can see, their meeting was truly fateful.

They announced their engagement... at Sting's concert!

Of course, Pitt and Aniston quickly became one of the most discussed couples in Hollywood. And they never tired of fueling interest in themselves. When their relationship had progressed very far and Brad made Jennifer a proposal, the stars decided to announce it in a very original way at Sting's concert in New York City.

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The celebrities rushed onto the stage and started singing along with the musician, after which Aniston raised her left hand and showed off the engagement ring!

A million-dollar wedding in Malibu! 

In July 2000, Pitt and Aniston delighted their relatives and close friends with a super luxurious wedding! The media was simply shocked by such extravagance! 

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To hold the private event, a mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean was rented. And even months after the wedding, Pitt and Aniston continued to look as if they had just fallen in love with each other. It seemed like this couple would be together forever, however, they experienced a rift.

Aniston isn't as good a girl as she may seem from the outside

Despite many gossiping that Pitt might find it boring with the "straight-A student" Aniston, she was far from perfect. Moreover, Jennifer herself openly spoke about it. 

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The celebrity stated in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that she occasionally smokes and doesn't limit herself to just cigarettes... and sees nothing criminal in it. Many of Jennifer's fans were unsettled by this, while some stopped seeing her as an ideal.

‘Not only was the whole world shocked, but I myself was too’ - Aniston about Pitt's relationship with Jolie

In January 2005, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shocked everyone with the announcement that they were no longer together after 7 years of relationship. Fans began to suspect Pitt of cheating on Aniston with Jolie, with whom they had just finished filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith. 

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At first, Pitt and Jolie said they were just friends, but in the end, the truth about their relationship surfaced, and according to Aniston, she was simply in shock - she stated this in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine.

Was Pitt so bored with Aniston that he resorted to using prohibited substances? 

While millions of women around the world sympathized with Aniston, Pitt added fuel to the fire. In 2011, Pitt gave an interview to Parade magazine, in which he hinted that he supposedly used prohibited substances because his relationship with Aniston was dull and boring. 

Pitt added that after having children with Jolie, he immediately stopped using prohibited substances.

Pitt and Aniston eventually became friends

Despite the difficult breakup and the unpleasant information Pitt shared about Aniston in interviews, they eventually patched things up over time. Regardless of the past, Aniston bears no grudge against her ex and fondly remembers Brad.

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They have participated in joint video broadcasts several times and have warmly communicated with each other at various events. Moreover, Pitt even got involved in Aniston's relationship with her new partner... Of course, we'll talk about that a little later. But for now, let's discuss who Aniston was with after her split from Pitt.

The man who brought Jennifer back to life after her split with Pitt

While everyone watched Brad building a family with Jolie, Jennifer wasn't sitting idle either. During the filming of the comedy The Break-Up, she embarked on a romance with Vince Vaughn. However, at that time, the stars did not comment on their relationship.

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It was only a few years later, in 2008, that Aniston told the truth about the romance to Vogue. According to her, Vaughn literally brought her back to life. "He was sweet, fun, and perfect for the time we spent together," said Aniston.

Another new romance that ended with insults towards Jennifer?! 

In 2008-2009, the actress had a relationship with musician John Mayer, who, before meeting Aniston, was involved with Jessica Simpson. However, Mayer and Aniston's relationship came to an end. And later shocking details emerged!

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As reported by Marie Claire on June 29, 2023, the singer suggested that Jennifer was too old for him. He was 8 years younger than the actress.

Over time, Mayer wanted to reconcile with Aniston, but then Brad Pitt intervened!

As you can see, Jennifer's life resembles a Hollywood series! Despite Mayer saying not very nice things about her after the breakup, he later wanted to make amends and invited Jennifer to dinner together. On February 18, 2020, The News International reported that, according to rumors, Brad Pitt, who was on friendly terms with Aniston at the time, found out about this and didn't stay silent.

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Allegedly, he called John Mayer and forbade him from approaching Jennifer, threatening to "press the necessary buttons" and ruin the singer's career. That’s interesting!

"Aniston kisses better than Jolie" - Gerard Butler

What do you think of such revelations? It turns out the actor didn't want to admit it for a long time, but the host of the show Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen, literally forced him to do so.

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The thing is, Butler kissed both Jolie and Aniston during filming, so he could answer the question of who kisses better and said it's Aniston. Moreover, the media attributed a romance to them, but their relationship didn't end up in anything serious.

Another workplace romance - and Aniston's second wedding!

In 2011, Aniston met actor Justin Theroux on the set of the movie Wanderlust. The stars fell in love with each other, and their relationship progressed rapidly. On her 41st birthday, Justin proposed to Jennifer and gave her an eight-carat diamond ring. 

In 2015, the couple got married - the celebration took place at a celebrity's countryside home in Los Angeles, with only 70 guests invited. However, the couple divorced in 2018. But why?

Rumors of their divorce circulated for years!

Aniston and Theroux decided to divorce amicably and not air their grievances in public, so they never really commented on the reasons for their divorce. During their breakup, newspaper reports claimed that the reason was Theroux wanted to live in New York while Aniston preferred Los Angeles to reside - wrote The Independent.

However, over time, the actor admitted that this was not true at all. He didn't specify the exact reason for the divorce but clarified that they remained in very warm relations.

After unsuccessful romances, Aniston is only getting hotter!

Despite not yet finding the man of her dreams, Jennifer hasn't lost faith in herself and allows herself to live life to the fullest. Moreover, the actress becomes hotter with each passing day! Just look at this photo!

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Aniston isn't afraid to showcase herself as a seductive and luxurious woman - she's no longer the sweet girl she was during the Friends era. She's a true goddess. And by the way, the actress confessed that she's not particularly interested in relationships - details coming up right now.

A loner by nature

Actress Jennifer Aniston confessed to WSJ Magazine that romantic relationships are not her strong suit. According to her, building close relationships is challenging, and she's a loner by nature.

Aniston says that she has always found it easier to be alone, and the hardest part of relationships is making compromises.

Questions and rumors about pregnancy hurt Aniston

Even more challenging than compromises in relationships, inquiries about pregnancy have pursued the star for the majority of her life. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the star revealed that it used to deeply affect her.

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The rumors about her pregnancy and all the discussions about her choosing a career over children were particularly bothersome. According to the actress, people have no idea what is happening to her personally, especially from a medical standpoint.

Jennifer Aniston candidly shared about her attempts to conceive

Despite the miscarriages she experienced during her relationship with Pitt, she continued trying to get pregnant. In an interview with Allure magazine, she revealed that in her 30s to 40s, she went through a very tough period trying to conceive.

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According to the actress, it was a difficult journey - she underwent IVF, drank Chinese teas, anything. However, nothing helped.

After learning that she wouldn't have children, Aniston felt relieved

As reported by Allure magazine, the actress said she has no regrets about not having children; moreover, she even felt a slight relief because she no longer needed to think about it.

In any case, she had put in maximum effort and did everything she could at the time, but fate had other plans.

Aniston had s*x with ... a pilot!

Despite difficulties in relationships with famous men and struggles to become a mother, Aniston continues to live life to the fullest. It turns out that among her lovers are not only the most famous representatives of Hollywood.

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In Ellen DeGeneres' show, Aniston admitted that she had sex on board an airplane... and not just anywhere but in the pilot's cabin! Well, someone got very lucky!

Perhaps she had a romance with the person who taught her to fly a plane?

It's hard to believe, but the actress is a licensed…pilot and enjoys flying as a hobby. She obtained her pilot's license several years ago and has been known to take to the skies in her own aircraft. 

Flying allows Aniston to experience a sense of freedom and adventure, providing a unique perspective on the world below. Wow!

Designing a house? For Aniston, it's as easy as pie!

Beyond her acting career, Aniston has a keen interest in interior design and architecture. She has renovated and designed several homes, including her stunning residences in Los Angeles and New York City.

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Aniston's distinctive style blends modern elegance with warmth and comfort, reflecting her personal taste and aesthetic sensibilities.

Lately, the actress has taken up... knitting!

It turns out that glamorous Hollywood actresses can sometimes have very cozy and homey hobbies. For example, recently Aniston has become passionate about knitting! Many consider it a hobby for grandmothers, but as you can see, it's far from that.

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Moreover, hats and scarves are already a thing of the past for the star. Now she has embarked on a more serious project and started knitting her first poncho! Well, it's no surprise if we find out that Jennifer has become a designer of knitted clothing!

It's hard to believe that the actress is 55!

Despite having many interesting hobbies, Aniston also doesn't forget to take care of herself. The star admitted that she doesn't feel her age and isn't afraid of aging, but there is one sign of aging that she carefully tries to avoid - as reported by InStyle.

According to the star, she doesn't want to have gray hair and because of that, she visits a beauty salon and a personal colorist every month.

Instead of Botox, Aniston fights wrinkles... with Vaseline!

Surprising to hear, isn't it? However, the actress revealed that she once tried Botox and was shocked by its effects. Aniston says that for a long time, she couldn't even smile, and she didn't like having a "paralyzed" face as an actress. 

Therefore, the star decided to resort to simple methods of wrinkle-fighting - Aniston shared that she regularly applies ordinary cosmetic Vaseline under her eyes! The star also rinses her face daily with ice-cold water.

The actress has tried various diets, but which one did she settle on?

It turns out that the slender Aniston isn't afraid of diets like many others - she tried different diets — including the grapefruit diet, the diet excluding all white foods, and many others. However, in the end, Jennifer doesn't limit herself to mono-diets and prefers fresh whole foods — grains, vegetables, and fruits, plant and animal proteins.

Once a week, the star gives herself a detox day from restrictions and allows herself to even eat calorie-dense pasta for dinner, for example.

We're uncovering two more secrets to Jennifer's eternal youth! 

Of course, Aniston not only has flawless facial skin but also a toned body. Firstly, yoga sessions, which the actress absolutely adores, primarily help her with this. Another secret to Jennifer's youthful and toned body is intermittent fasting. 

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She stated that she practices intermittent fasting using the 16:8 method. This means she can eat whatever she wants within an 8-hour window and then only drink water for the next 16 hours.

Health issues forced Aniston to undergo plastic surgery, not just one!

Despite her love for naturalness, Aniston has undergone several plastic surgeries. The actress confessed to this herself, as reported by Us Weekly. It turns out she had a congenital deviation of the nasal septum, making it difficult for her to breathe. 

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Therefore, she had to undergo multiple nasal plastic surgeries for better breathing. According to the star, this significantly improved her well-being. Looking at the before and after photos, it's impossible not to notice that Jennifer's appearance has also transformed!

Is Jennifer Aniston worried about her "old" knees?

As reported by Latin Times on November 18, 2019, the actress is concerned about her sagging knees. To address this, the actress is considering plastic surgery. Additionally, the tabloid Globe confirmed that sagging knees are a significant problem for the Friends star because she loves to wear miniskirts and showcase her legs during events.

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According to insiders, Aniston takes pride in her appearance except for her knees. Whether the star will decide on plastic surgery will be revealed over time.

Jennifer Aniston made it into the Guinness Book of World Records because of...social media! 

Yes, such things happen! Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston created her Instagram account and made it into the Guinness Book of World Records! And the whole secret is that the star caused a real sensation with her popularity!

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Within the first five hours and 16 minutes after registering, more than a million people subscribed to Aniston. Because of such popularity, she was even included in the Guinness Book of World Records. 
Now, the star's account has over 45 million followers!

The actress actively supports Ukrainians affected by the war

It's really cool that Jennifer Aniston uses her Instagram not only as a social network to share her beautiful photos and news about her achievements but also to help people.

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Since the early days of the war in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia, the actress has been actively supporting Ukrainians. Jennifer Aniston has repeatedly announced that she has joined fundraising efforts for Ukrainian refugees.

Because of the war in Ukraine, it was difficult for Aniston to film in a comedy

Jennifer Aniston, in an interview with People magazine, revealed that she felt useless on the set of the comedy Murder Mystery 2, in which she stars alongside Adam Sandler. She was troubled by the fact that while she was filming a comedy in Paris, not far away, people were dying in a European country. 

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However, the actress pulled herself together, and remembered the importance of laughter in people's lives, which can support many and at least allow them to smile for a moment.

Friends call Aniston ‘mom’

This wonderful actress is known not only for her roles in great movies and TV shows but also for her kind heart. It turns out that Jennifer's friends even call her 'mom' because the star is very generous and always cares for others. 

Moreover, the actress cares not only for her close ones but also for complete strangers. And we would like to talk about this in more detail.

Aniston's kind heart is enough for everyone!

Aniston has been actively involved in various charitable organizations for years. She has supported causes ranging from children's healthcare to disaster relief efforts. Also, the star has been a vocal advocate for children's hospitals, regularly participating in fundraising events and campaigns to raise awareness and support for pediatric healthcare.

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Overall, Jennifer Aniston's philanthropic efforts and advocacy work reflect her dedication to making a positive impact on the world beyond the realm of her acting career. And it's so cool!