Jennifer Aniston Doesn’t Feel a Void Because She Isn’t Married

Ever since Jennifer Aniston played runaway bride Rachel Green in Friends, she’s been presented as America’s sweetheart, all the way down to a tabloid and fan obsession with her romantic relationships, fictional pregnancies and plans for the future. In a new interview with Elle magazine, Aniston addressed this obsession with her personal life and got candid about her own thoughts on matters of marriage and family.

“We live in a society that messages women: By this age, you should be married; by this age, you should have children,” Aniston told Elle, before shooting down those ideals. “That’s a fairy tale,” she said. “That’s the mold we’re slowly trying to break out of.”

Aniston commented that happiness is different for everyone, but furthermore, the concept of a happy ending is outdated. “Why do we want a happy ending? How about just a happy existence? A happy process? We’re all in process constantly,” she said. “What quantifies happiness in someone’s life isn’t the ideal that was created in the ’50s. It’s not like you hear that narrative about any men. That’s part of sexism — it’s always the woman who’s scorned and heartbroken and a spinster. It’s never the opposite.”

Elle noted that Aniston has starred in over 30 movies as well as several television projects, including an upcoming Apple TV series with Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell, which she is also co-producing. She also has several Netflix movies under her belt, including Dumplin’, which hit the streaming service on Friday, as well as the upcoming Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler and the upcoming lesbian rom-com First Ladies with Tig Notaro. Aniston is busy with work; after her split with Justin Theroux, she seems genuinely unconcerned about finding another husband anytime soon.

“I don’t feel a void. I really don’t,” she told Elle. “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 added that when people focus solely on her personal life, “you’re diminishing everything I have succeeded at and that I have built and created. It’s such a shallow lens that people look through. It’s the only place to point a finger at me as though it’s my damage — like it’s some sort of a scarlet letter on me that I haven’t yet procreated, or maybe won’t ever procreate.”

Finally, she remarked that a happy ending is “a very romantic idea. It’s a very storybook idea. I understand it, and I think for some people it does work. And it’s powerful and it’s incredible and it’s admirable. Even enviable. But everybody’s path is different.” Certainly, Aniston isn’t the first woman to remark on the double standards for women, especially in Hollywood — but we respect her for speaking her truth and carving her own path, wherever it may take her.

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Jennifer Aniston says she used to live with a ghost

Before Jennifer Aniston lived in an apartment above Central Perk with her gal pals, the actress says she lived in a real haunted house.

“This dishwasher would start to go, or the coffee-maker would start to go, or the stereo would just turn on at full volume,” she told James Corden. “And it was terrifying.”

Aniston was on “The Late Show With James Corden” to promote her new Netflix movie “Dumplin’ ” that features music from Dolly Parton.

The actress says the haunting happened when she first moved to Los Angeles early in her career and she even went so far as to hire a ghost whisperer.

“They had frankincense and they put it in a little dish,” she said. “And started saying all these things and the corner that she went to the dish cracked. … (The ghost) hated my roommate. … No (I didn’t tell the roommate), I moved out. I feel terrible, but I couldn’t say it doesn’t like you. I mean that would be terrible.”

As for the roommate, Aniston isn’t too sure what happened to her because “she’s fine … I don’t know, I got out of there too quick.”

“Dumplin’ ” is streaming now on Netflix.

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Jennifer Aniston’s Engagement Ring Stuns Fans—You Won’t Believe Who Gave It to Her!

Jennifer Aniston has once again captured the world’s attention — but this time, it’s not for a movie role or red carpet appearance. The beloved Friends star was photographed this weekend wearing what appears to be a dazzling engagement ring, sparking widespread speculation — and total disbelief once the identity of the man behind the ring was revealed.

The surprising moment occurred on Saturday afternoon, when Aniston, 55, was seen leaving a private lunch in Malibu with friends. Dressed casually in a cream blouse, wide-leg trousers, and sunglasses, the actress looked relaxed — but it was the sparkling diamond ring on her left hand that caught everyone’s eye.

“She wasn’t trying to hide it,” said one onlooker. “She was smiling, talking, gesturing with her hands — and that ring was impossible to miss.”

Social media exploded within hours as fans dissected the photos, with “Jennifer Aniston Engaged” quickly trending on X (formerly Twitter). Most assumed she might have quietly rekindled a relationship with an ex — perhaps Justin Theroux, or even, as the internet loves to fantasize, Brad Pitt.

But when sources close to the actress confirmed who the ring came from, fans were left completely stunned.

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly engaged to British musician and former One Direction star Harry Styles.

Yes — that Harry Styles.

The news was confirmed by an unnamed insider who spoke to multiple entertainment outlets late Saturday evening. “They’ve been quietly seeing each other for over a year,” the source said. “It started as a friendship — they connected over wellness, art, and a shared sense of humor. One thing led to another, and here they are.”

The 30-year-old singer and 55-year-old actress were first publicly seen together at a charity gala in Beverly Hills last year, but few suspected anything romantic at the time. Styles, known for his eclectic fashion and genre-defying music, reportedly met Aniston through mutual friends in the wellness space.

“They bonded during a retreat in Big Sur,” the insider added. “What surprised everyone was how natural their connection was. No games, no spotlight — just a lot of laughter and a deep emotional bond.”

Aniston has not publicly confirmed the engagement, but paparazzi photos taken over the weekend show her and Styles leaving a private residence in Los Angeles together, holding hands and both wearing rings — Harry with a silver band on his middle finger, Jennifer with a diamond solitaire on her left.

Fans are divided — shocked, excited, and curious.

“Jennifer Aniston and Harry Styles? Did not have that on my 2025 bingo card,” one fan tweeted.

Another wrote:

 “I’m still recovering from the engagement ring. Now you’re telling me it’s from Harry?! I need a moment.”

While the couple’s 25-year age difference has sparked debate online, many fans and celebrities alike are applauding their unexpected union.

“They’re both adults, both successful, and clearly happy,” one fan posted. “Who are we to question love?”

Even former co-star Courteney Cox reportedly gave the romance her blessing. According to a source close to the actress, “Court loves Harry and thinks he brings out a playful, lighthearted side of Jen that’s been missing for a while.”

Aniston’s dating life has long been a subject of media obsession, often overshadowing her impressive career. The actress has been married twice — first to Brad Pitt in 2000 and later to Justin Theroux in 2015. Both marriages ended in divorce.

“She’s been through a lot,” said the source. “This time, she’s not rushing into anything public. She wants to enjoy the moment on her own terms.”

As of now, no wedding date has been announced, and neither Aniston nor Styles has commented publicly on the engagement. But if the ring — and the smiles — are any indication, this Hollywood twist could be the love story no one saw coming.

For fans who’ve followed Aniston through decades of triumphs, heartbreak, and resilience, this news offers a hopeful reminder: love can still surprise you — even in Malibu, on a sunny Saturday afternoon.