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Jennifer Aniston calls out 'reckless assumptions' about why she doesn't have kids


If you’ve heard of Jennifer Aniston — and who hasn’t? — you’ve no doubt also heard any number of rumours about her personal life.

There’s the Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt drama, the breakup with second husband Justin Theroux earlier this year, and the constant concern from fans that she’ll never have kids.

As the cover star of InStyle‘s September issue, Aniston is ready to address the speculation about her romances and baby-making plans head-on.

Jennifer Aniston addresses speculation about her parenting plans in the September issue of <i>InStyle</i>. (Photo: Ben Hassett/InStyle)
Jennifer Aniston addresses speculation about her parenting plans in the September issue of InStyle. (Photo: Ben Hassett/InStyle)

“It’s pretty crazy,” the 49-year-old star tells interviewer and real-life friend Molly McNearney, who happens to be married to Jimmy Kimmel.

“The misconceptions are ‘Jen can’t keep a man,’ and ‘Jen refuses to have a baby because she’s selfish and committed to her career.’ Or that I’m sad and heartbroken.”

Jennifer split from her second hubby, Justin Theroux, earlier this year. Source: Getty
Jennifer split from her second hubby, Justin Theroux, earlier this year. Source: Getty

“First, with all due respect, I’m not heartbroken,” she continues.

“And second, those are reckless assumptions. No one knows what’s going on behind closed doors. No one considers how sensitive that might be for my partner and me.

Before that, she was married to hollywood hunk Brad Pitt for 5 years. Source: Getty
Before that, she was married to hollywood hunk Brad Pitt for 5 years. Source: Getty

“They don’t know what I’ve been through medically or emotionally,” she added. “There is a pressure on women to be mothers, and if they are not, then they’re deemed damaged goods. Maybe my purpose on this planet isn’t to procreate. Maybe I have other things I’m supposed to do?”

The Dumplin’ actress, who calls her dogs “my kids,” also compared gossip about her life to “junk food”.

However she said that for the most part, she laughs at the “ridiculous” stories she hears about her life.

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