During a recent candid appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jennifer Aniston opened up about various rumors and tabloid stories that have circulated about her, revealing the truths and absurdities behind them. The 55-year-old Friends star humorously tackled a particularly outrageous rumor suggesting she had a secret romance with former President Barack Obama. She joked about the surprise of receiving such stories from her publicist, saying, "Of all the calls you get from your publicist where you're like, 'Oh no, what's it gonna be?' I was not mad at it." Aniston added, "I know Michelle [Obama] more than him," highlighting her friendship with the former First Lady.
The actress also confirmed some unusual rumors, including her experience with a salmon sperm facial. "Don't I look like a salmon? Don't I have beautiful salmon skin?" she quipped, embracing the bizarre story.
Aniston further revealed some unexpected travel habits, including bringing jars of olives and even a Ziplock bag with her late therapist's ashes. "Can I plead the... it's a little true," she laughed, acknowledging the strangeness of the situation. "Oh, I'm gonna sound like I really need a therapist after this. It's a long story."
In a lighter moment, she shared insights from her childhood, mentioning that one of her art pieces was once displayed in New York's Museum of Modern Art.
The conversation took a humorous turn when Kimmel asked about her family's Christmas Eve traditions, specifically if they really made her belly dance during gatherings. "Anytime, not just Christmas Eve," Aniston replied, explaining how her Greek heritage contributed to these family performances. She described the anxiety she felt performing for her great aunts and uncles, saying, "The Greeks love any kind of a family dinner. Yes, they would say, 'Let's get up and watch'... I get such anxiety when friends do that with their children because of the inner trauma from having to perform."