In a recent candid interview with Travel + Leisure, Jennifer Aniston reflected on her iconic role in Friends, her travel quirks, and a few unexpected moments she’s had with fans—some of which happened at the most private of times.

The Hollywood star, who rose to worldwide fame after playing Rachel Green in the beloved sitcom Friends back in 1994, shared a surprising and slightly awkward anecdote during the conversation. Now a household name and a symbol of style and grace, Aniston revealed that being famous sometimes comes with unexpected and unfiltered encounters.

She recalled a moment when she was caught off-guard by fans in a rather intimate setting. “Not surprising, but I’ve been in vulnerable places,” Aniston confessed, speaking openly about the downsides of fame. “Like undressed in a steam room, or in a sauna or some sort of a spa either half-covered or completely naked.” For many, these are places of relaxation and privacy, but for a star of Aniston’s caliber, privacy can sometimes be hard to come by.

Despite such moments, Aniston has remained one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures for decades. Her portrayal of Rachel Green not only cemented her status as a pop culture icon but also earned her several prestigious awards. Over the ten-season run of Friends, Aniston won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others. Her character became an inspiration for millions, setting trends in fashion, hair, and lifestyle. The “Rachel” haircut alone became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s.

But as glamorous as her public life may seem, Aniston also shared some surprisingly relatable travel struggles. Known for her jet-setting lifestyle and frequent travel for both work and pleasure, the actress opened up about one persistent habit she’s trying to kick: overpacking.

“I’ve been trying so hard to become an under-packer because I am notoriously an over-packer,” she admitted with a laugh. “You just don’t know where you’re going to be on a certain day, or what mood you’re going to be in.” Aniston’s honest take on the dilemma many travelers face reveals her down-to-earth personality, despite her celebrity status.

She explained that the uncertainty of travel often causes her to prepare for every possible situation, which leads to her luggage overflowing with options. “One minute you’re in the mood for casual, the next you want to dress up, and suddenly the weather changes. So I like to be ready for everything.”

Interestingly, while Aniston sees her overpacking as a habit she’s trying to change, her friends don’t seem to mind at all. In fact, they’ve come to rely on it.

“My friends actually love that I over-pack,” she said with a smile. “Because they always forget something, and I end up having it. They borrow everything from me—T-shirts, socks, even bras.”

Aniston went on to describe her packing technique, which she’s refined over the years, even if it’s not exactly minimalist. “I put all my T-shirts in, then all my underwear, bras, socks, workout stuff, and they just stack on top of each other, which really helps you out,” she explained. While it might not be the method of a seasoned minimalist traveler, it’s clearly a system that works for her—and for those lucky enough to travel with her.

Her story not only adds a human touch to her larger-than-life persona but also highlights how even celebrities deal with the same mundane challenges we all do. From being caught in awkward situations to figuring out what to pack for a trip, Aniston’s life isn’t always red carpets and movie sets—it’s also steam rooms, forgotten socks, and shared suitcases.

Over the years, Jennifer Aniston has been praised not just for her acting talent but for her approachable and genuine nature. Whether she’s sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the set of Friends or talking about her skincare routine, fans appreciate her authenticity.

As the conversation with Travel + Leisure showed, that authenticity is still very much intact. Even with decades of stardom behind her, she remains refreshingly honest about both the perks and pitfalls of fame—and the ongoing journey to become a lighter traveler.

And maybe, someday, she’ll crack the code to packing less. But until then, her friends can count on her to be the go-to suitcase for all their forgotten essentials.