What Is Jennifer Aniston's 20-Year Secret Struggle?

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Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Aniston has faced a 20-year struggle with infertility.
- She criticizes the “false narrative” about her personal choices.
- Her openness aims to support other women facing similar issues.
- Public perception can be harmful to personal well-being.
- Time and experience change how we respond to public narratives.
Los Angeles, Oct 9 (NationPress) Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, renowned for her portrayal of Rachel Green in the beloved American sitcom ‘Friends’, has bravely shared insights into her health challenges that persisted for more than two decades.
The actress revealed that she spent two decades quietly striving to become a mother, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.
At 56 years old, she has criticized the “false narrative” suggesting that she chose not to have children due to being a “workaholic”.
In an interview with the November issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, she stated, “They didn’t know my story, or what I’d been going through over the past 20 years to try to pursue a family, because I don’t go out there and tell them my medical woes.”
She added, “That’s not anybody’s business. But there comes a point when you can’t not hear it, the narrative about how I won’t have a baby, won’t have a family, because I’m selfish, a workaholic. It does affect me – I’m just a human being. We’re all human beings. That’s why I thought, ‘What the hell?’”
According to ‘Female First UK’, the ‘Friends’ star decided to share her experiences with unsuccessful IVF treatments in hopes of helping others.
She explained, “I knew a lot of women at the time who were trying to have kids, who were dealing with IVF. So it did feel like it was not only for myself, but for any women who were struggling with the same issue.”
Despite the emotional toll of rumors regarding her personal life, the Morning Show actress has generally preferred to let nature take its course.
She reflected, “The older I get, the less I care about correcting a narrative, because it will happen eventually. The news cycle is so fast, it just goes away. Of course, there are times when I feel that sense of justice when something has been said that isn’t true and I need to right the wrong. And then I think, do I really? My family knows my truth, my friends know my truth.”
In 2022, Jennifer disclosed that she had faced unsuccessful IVF treatments and expressed regret for not freezing her eggs earlier.