Jennifer Aniston Talks About Motherhood, Marriage, And Life Choices

She’s hitting the big 5-0 in February, but Jennifer Aniston isn’t closing the door on motherhood just yet. In a candid conversation with Elle, the star of Dumplin' opened up about the possibility of becoming a mom, even as she approaches this milestone birthday. “Who knows what the future holds in terms of a child and a partnership—how that child comes in… or doesn’t,” she shared, leaving the door open for what life might bring her way.

Jen admitted she’s not entirely sure about the idea of getting pregnant, but thanks to modern science, the possibility feels less out of reach. “Now with science and miracles, we can do things at different times than we used to be able to,” she explained. While the thought of becoming a mother intrigues her, it’s not without its challenges. “Some people are just built to be wives and have babies. I don’t know how naturally that comes to me,” she confessed, acknowledging that the thought of pregnancy has always felt “kind of frightening.”

Motherhood Might Come Naturally After All

Maybe motherhood is more natural to Jen than she gives herself credit for. The Friends actress revealed that after her parents’ divorce when she was young, she and her friends leaned on each other for support. “We always joke that we raised each other, we mothered each other,” she said fondly. “We sistered each other, we’ve been kids to each other.” It’s clear that Jen has a deep understanding of what it means to nurture and care for others, even if it’s not in the traditional sense.

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Marriage Wasn’t Always on Her Radar

Jennifer also revealed that as a child, she never spent much time daydreaming about her wedding day. “My priorities weren’t about finding a partner and who am I gonna marry and what am I gonna wear on my wedding day,” she admitted. Growing up in a divorced household, Jen had a different perspective on marriage. “I’m sure, because I was from a divorced-parent home, that was another reason I wasn’t like, ‘Well, that looks like a great institution,’” she explained. It’s clear that her life experiences shaped her views on relationships and family.

Relationships and Choices

Even though her marriages didn’t last, Jennifer doesn’t see them as failures. “I don’t feel a void. I really don’t,” she said candidly. “My marriages, they’ve been very successful, in my personal opinion. And when they came to an end, it was a choice that was made because we chose to be happy, and sometimes happiness didn’t exist within that arrangement anymore.” She emphasized that life is too short to stay in a relationship out of fear. “Fear of being alone. Fear of not being able to survive,” she explained. Jen believes that putting in the effort and making the best decision for both parties is what matters most.

Jen’s wisdom is something we can all take to heart. “To stay in a marriage based on fear feels like you’re doing your one life a disservice. When the work has been put in and it doesn’t seem that there’s an option of it working, that’s okay,” she insisted. “That’s not a failure.” It’s a powerful reminder that as we grow older, we often grow wiser, and Jen is living proof of that.