During her appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show, Jennifer Aniston addressed some rumors and shared a funny anecdote from her childhood. The 55-year-old actress talked about growing up with her soap opera star dad, John Aniston, and mother, Nancy Dow, in Thousand Oaks, California. When asked by Jimmy if it was true that her family would make her belly dance on Christmas Eve, Jennifer confirmed it, saying it was a regular occurrence, not just on holidays. She joked about how the Greeks love any excuse to put on a show during family dinners, comparing it to forcing a child to play the piano or sing for everyone. However, she also revealed that the experience of performing as a child has left her with lingering anxiety, jokingly referring to it as a form of PTSD. Jennifer admitted that she gets nervous when her friends make their own children perform, as the memory of belly dancing in front of her Greek relatives still haunts her.
During her recent guest appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show, Jennifer Aniston set the record straight on various gossip stories surrounding her. The episode aired on a Wednesday evening in September.
The Friends actress, age 55, reminisced about a childhood memory during an interview, recalling her upbringing with her father John Aniston, a soap opera star, and her mother Nancy Dow in Thousand Oaks, California. She shared that as a child, her family would make her belly dance on Christmas Eve because her dad’s Greek heritage. Jennifer recalled feeling like it was more about embarrassing her than anything to do with the holiday spirit.
During the interview in 2016, the Morning Show star revealed that her new children’s book, titled Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, was inspired by her rescue dog Clyde. She even brought Clyde with her to the talk show studio, where he made his television debut by joining her on stage with the host. Jennifer explained that the book is about discovering one’s purpose in life, drawing from her own experiences with her beloved pet.
In a quirky revelation, Aniston also confirmed that she indulges in salmon sperm facials, showcasing her adventurous side when it comes to skincare.
When Jimmy inquired about the rumor that Aniston’s family would have her belly dance on Christmas Eve, she confirmed it to be true. She added that dancing happened not only on Christmas Eve but on any occasion, as Greeks love having family dinners where they encourage spontaneous performances. Aniston compared it to parents asking their child to play the piano or sing for the guests.
The emotional distress she experienced from performing as a child has left her with a form of PTSD. “I feel overwhelmed with anxiety when I see my friends making their kids perform. I have deep emotional scars from having to dance in front of my Greek relatives,” she explained. “Let me clarify. It’s not like trying to extract sperm from a salmon. It was quite confusing.” She went on to say, “I simply trusted the woman’s explanation without questioning it. I just went along with it.”
A puzzled Jimmy then tried to make sense of it: “Well, if it’s not that, then what is it supposed to be? I’m not sure.” Aniston then clarified, “I believe it’s supposed to be like a small, delicate procedure similar to micro needling. It involves inserting salmon sperm. Isn’t my skin looking radiant with that salmon treatment?” she joked.
Recently, Jennifer offered a glimpse inside her luxurious $21 million mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. She was dressed in a black slip dress, wearing a red teardrop necklace and flip flops, while reading her book to four adorable dogs. She sat in the cozy TV lounge next to her kitchen, surrounded by lavish amenities like a wine room by the fireplace and a makeup mirror in the kitchen.
In the video, viewers also noticed two iced coffees in clear glasses, along with multiple water glasses on the kitchen island. The room featured a Tom Ford coffee table book, a stylish basket chair swing, and a glimpse of a purple crystal behind the sofa. The Emmy-winning actress sure knows how to enjoy the finer things in life.
Aniston gave a glimpse into her luxurious $21 million home situated in the upscale Bel-Air area of Los Angeles.
The actress from Friends donned a black slip dress paired with a red teardrop necklace and flip flops while reading her latest book Clydeo Takes a Bite Out Of Life to a group of four dogs. Aniston bought her lavish home for $12M back when she was married to Justin Theroux, and later made plenty of enhancements to it. The property boasts a swimming pool, an outdoor lounge area, and even a chicken coop. Interestingly, this is the same neighborhood where her friend Ellen DeGeneres used to reside. This stunning abode was previously showcased in an issue of Architectural Digest and was even featured in a SmartWater ad with Jennifer herself. With the market soaring over the past decade, the house is now estimated to be worth around $40M.
Recently, Aniston reminisced about the story of adopting her first dog. During a scene on the beloved show Friends with her co-stars Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry, a dog named Norman was struggling to perform. Aniston kindly offered to take him home, which led to the beginning of her deep love for dogs that continues to this day. Although Norman passed away in 2011, she had a tattoo of him on her foot as a cherished reminder of their time together. Even after 13 years since his passing, Jennifer still fondly looks back on her first furry friend.