After three decades of striking poses on red carpets, Jennifer Aniston admits she still hasn’t quite mastered it. In a recent interview with InStyle magazine, the Friends star revealed that she looks up to J.Lo as the one who always nails it effortlessly. Aniston admires how Lopez exudes an aura of intensity and beauty, as if she’s on the brink of being angry at someone, yet remains stunningly composed.
Jennifer Aniston, who has been gracing red carpets for three decades, admits she still feels like she hasn’t quite mastered the art of posing. In a recent interview with InStyle’s September issue, the Friends star revealed that she admires those who effortlessly nail their red carpet appearances every time.
A fan of Jennifer Lopez expressed admiration for the way she can look on the verge of getting angry but still manages to look stunning. The fan mentioned that J.Lo seems to exude a natural beauty even in moments of intensity. On the other hand, Jennifer Aniston, who has never worked with Lopez but has been seen chatting with her at events, commented on the importance of having a good stylist for red carpet appearances. Aniston, who is also 52 like Lopez, shared that she sometimes feels unsure of how to pose on the red carpet but tries to connect with the photographers to make the experience more comfortable.
Reduced stress: Reflecting on the lockdown period, she mentioned that she took the opportunity to evaluate her life and eliminate things that were not beneficial to her. By getting rid of what she once believed to be essential but actually caused unnecessary anxiety, she successfully lowered her stress levels.
Reluctant: Despite her passion for acting, she is not particularly fond of promoting her work through interviews. She made it clear that she doesn’t enjoy the glamourous side of the industry, such as attending press events and walking red carpets. “I see it as a showy performance – traveling around for press junkets, fancy events, all these flashy things. Is all that really necessary? What matters to me is the actual work,” she remarked.
Aniston also reflected on her journey to fame, contrasting it with the experiences of young stars like Britney Spears. “They were taking advantage of those young, easily influenced girls. Many of them started out on The Mickey Mouse Club,” said the actress, hailing from Sherman Oaks, California, and with a background in studying acting in NYC. “I was fortunate to have a strict mother who didn’t focus on making me famous. The emphasis was on honing my craft, truly understanding what I was doing, rather than just relying on luck.”
Jennifer shared more insights: “I worked as a waitress for years. I landed a Bob’s Big Boy commercial after going through 900 auditions. I was involved in theater in places like Long Island before any big breaks came my way.”
Howdy! Aniston and Lopez have never collaborated, but they seem to be friends as they were spotted talking at events. Back in 2011 in NYC, they were seen together.
Reflecting on the experiences of stars like Spears, Aniston expressed her thoughts on the detrimental effects of media pressure on young celebrities. She mentioned Gloria Steinem, Diane Keaton, and Oprah as examples of strong women who have lived authentically without apologies.
During lockdown, Aniston took the time to evaluate her life and let go of things that weren’t serving her well. She spoke about reducing anxiety by eliminating unnecessary stressors and learning to prioritize herself.
While she enjoys acting, Aniston admitted that she finds promotional activities challenging and referred to them as the “dog-and-pony show.” She expressed frustration with the superficial aspects of fame and the constant pressure to please everyone.
Aniston also reflected on how her role in Friends transformed her life, acknowledging the impact the show had on her career and personal growth.
“It’s not just something abstract or on a passing TV screen, but something that’s part of us – in our DNA, our blood, our cells. It was a unique and special moment. Somehow, we all ended up in the right place at the right time, and we created something that connected with many people worldwide.
Aniston also confessed that she had watched SNL parodies of her character Rachel Green.
“I remember Vanessa Bayer on Saturday Night Live. Someone asked me, ‘Have you seen the SNL impression of you?’ Initially, I thought, ‘No way, I’m not impression-worthy.’ But when I watched it, I was like, ‘Oh, that’s not how I sound.’
“At first, my gut reaction was to feel like I was being made fun of. It took some time for me to realize that it was meant as a compliment. It’s natural to think, ‘They’re making fun of me,’ but I had to come to terms with it and see it in a different light.”
She also discussed Friends: Aniston expressed that it was a one-of-a-kind experience. She mentioned how all the cast members happened to be in the perfect place at the perfect time. This week, she was spotted posing with Friends-themed items.