The Truth About Jennifer Aniston’s Love Life

While plenty of stars make their name on the small or big screen, others have what it takes to dominate both. Take Jennifer Aniston. What started as a monumental career on the sitcom ‘Friends’ quickly saw Jen take Hollywood by storm as one of the leading rom-com stars of her time.

Still, it’s not just her acting career that’s gotten people talking. Several high-profile relationships - and splits - have always left Jen at the center of the gossip columns. Now, the truth about Jennifer Aniston’s love life goes to show everything she’s faced behind the scenes.

Jennifer Aniston’s first big break also sparked her first Hollywood romance

Even though she appeared in the sci-fi series ‘Mac and Me,’ it wasn’t until Jennifer Aniston landed a part in the short-lived sitcom ‘Ferris Bueller’ that things really took off. In fact, 19-year-old Jen wasn’t even credited for her first role, but her appearance as Jeannie Bueller really saw her career get off to an incredible start.

The spin-off series lasted just one season. However, plenty were amazed at Jen’s talents and how she brought the character to life, meaning she didn’t have to wait long for a flood of more opportunities. Among everything was none other than crossing paths with Charlie Schlatter, who played Ferris in the series, with the pair quickly growing close.

It appeared everyone loved Jennifer Aniston, including Charlie Schlatter

It wasn’t until 2014 that the world learned about the couple’s supposed fling after Jim Nelson spoke to GQ about it all. The former show assistant revealed that Jennifer Aniston was beloved behind the scenes and that everyone quickly fell for the actress - including Charlie Schlatter. Sadly, ‘Ferris Bueller’ was canceled part-way through season one, changing everything.

Jim claims that everyone on set knew about Jennifer and Charlie’s romance, with him joking it seemed “extra-hot” and like a “performative” relationship between siblings as they played brother and sister on the show. However, when the show ended, it seemed so did Jen’s time with Charlie. Thankfully, it was far from the end of her career.

Jennifer Aniston apparently wouldn’t be keen on rekindling her time with the show

While she didn’t directly mention her time with Charlie Schlatter, it seems Jennifer Aniston isn’t too keen on getting back together with the cast of the show who started everything. In 2019, Jen was talking to Access Hollywood on the red carpet when they showed the actress a cast photo of her time on the sitcom.

Here, they asked if she would ever be down for a reunion with other ‘Ferris Bueller’ stars, to which Jen replied it “would be a really, absolute no.” As if that wasn’t enough, the actress added that she doesn't “think half of those actors are even still in the business” while others “have gone to do really wonderful, noble things.”

The actress has had nothing but nice things to say about Daniel McDonald

Just because things didn’t work out with Charlie Schlatter didn’t mean Jennifer Aniston was willing to give up on love. In fact, the same year she was linked to her co-star, Jen was also seen dating actor Daniel McDonald. The Broadway star dated Jen from 1990 to 1994, with the actress later confessing he was her “first love.”

In 1999, Jan spoke to Rolling Stone, where she confessed Daniel was her “dear friend” and “just wonderful.” Then, in 2015, Jen admitted to The Times that Daniel could “have been the one,” but she “was 25, and I was stupid.” Sadly, things between them didn’t work out, and Daniel passed away at 47 due to brain cancer in 2007.

Daniel McDonald’s widow wasn’t pleased Jennifer Aniston hinted he was the one who got away

According to sources speaking to the Daily Mail, Jennifer Aniston never “got over” seeing Daniel McDonald slip away, but not everyone was pleased with the news. At the time he passed, Daniel had already married Mujah Maraini-Melehi, and the widow had a lot to say about Jen’s comments after her husband passed away in 2007.

Although Daniel wasn’t initially mentioned by name when Jennifer gave her interview to The Times, Mujah later posted a video to social media talking about it all. Here, she said the “media [was] exploiting Daniel’s memory in connection to Jennifer Aniston.” Mujah also said it “pains” her as Jen “was not present during his long and difficult illness.”

Jennifer Aniston got into a private yet huge relationship as her career blew up on Friends

As soon as things ended between Jennifer Aniston and Daniel McDonald in 1994, everything changed. The actress landed her role as Rachel Green in the sitcom ‘Friends’ and was about to see her career reach heights no one thought was possible. Plus, she was about to have a new man by her side throughout the sudden rise.

In 1995, Jen started dating Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz who was more than used to the fame after two Grammy nominations the year before. However, the couple decided to keep their relationship under tight wraps. That didn’t stop their mutual friend, photographer Randall Slavin, from pointing out they were “the biggest power couple” of the time.

Adam Duritz said their relationship didn’t last long after they were awkwardly set up

No one is entirely sure how long Jennifer Aniston and Adam Duritz were an item, but it seems what could have been one of the biggest relationships of all time might not have been that magical after all. In 2021, Adam admitted to ET that they met at Los Angeles’ famous Viper Room, thanks to their friends.

Apparently, both of their friendship groups told them the other had a crush on them, and it wasn’t long before they were an item. However, Adam added, “It didn’t last very long.” Us Weekly even reports the pair were never intimate before their split. Still, that didn’t stop Adam from dating Jen’s ‘Friends’ co-star Courteney Cox in 1997.

Tate Donovan initially had no idea how famous Jennifer Aniston was at the time

Starring in ‘Friends’ meant Jennifer Aniston quickly became one of the most famous actresses worldwide, but the actress seemingly had a thing for finding people in the industry who had never seen the show. Tate Donovan was one on the list. The actor was used to the fame, thanks to his time in the drama series ‘The O.C.’

However, he had no idea just how famous Jen was when they got together. Apparently, Tate was often taken back by the media storms that followed their every move, with the actor briefly leaving shortly after they got together in 1995. Still, the couple rekindled things a few weeks later, with some reporting Jen and Tate were engaged by 1997.

The pair had to work as an on-screen couple while they were breaking up in real life

It looked as though things couldn't get better for Jennifer Aniston and Tate Donovan after the pair told People magazine they "definitely" both wanted to get married at some point. Sadly, things were over by 1998, but the situation was about to get a lot more awkward. After all, Tate had just landed a recurring role on 'Friends.'

Here, the actor played Joshua - Rachel Green's love interest - for six episodes, with Tate telling Us Weekly it was a "bummer" and challenging to work with Jen as they "were breaking up at the time." Still, like the true professionals they are, Jennifer and Tate brought their short on-screen relationship to life perfectly before Joshua was out of the show.

There were rumors Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston were dating in 1998

If there’s one man who knows a thing or two about a successful acting career, it’s Paul Rudd. However, not many realize just how many times he’s worked alongside Jennifer Aniston. In 1998, the two got to star in the rom-com ‘The Object of My Affection,’ where a pregnant Nina - Jennifer - falls for her best friend, George - Paul.

Playing such convincing parts was apparently enough to spark plenty of rumors that Jen and Paul were dating in real life, and it’s something that’s followed them for years. The duo even got to rekindle their working relationship in 2002 when Paul was cast as Mike Hannigan - Phoebe’s eventual husband - in ‘Friends’ and yet again in 2012’s comedy movie ‘Wanderlust.’

The pair are adamant they have never been anything more than friends

Just because Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd have denied anything ever happened, that hasn’t stopped people from wondering if there is more going on behind closed doors. That’s only accelerated by the fact Paul and Jen have openly expressed their love for one another over the years, particularly on social media, but always stating they’re just friends.

Birthdays and other big events have all seen the pair share their good wishes. Jen and Paul even shared an on-screen kiss in 2012, with the duo joking the secret was finally out. When talking to GQ about whether or not it was awkward to lock lips, Jen joked she’s “kissed him for years,” with Paul adding it’s been “decades.”

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston quickly became one of the biggest couples in Hollywood

Jennifer Aniston has been linked to some big names throughout her career, but arguably her most prominent relationship of all time was with none other than Brad Pitt. The couple were both huge names in the ‘90s and truly riding the peak of their careers, with Brennifer dominating the headlines long before Brangelina was a thing.

The couple quickly became Hollywood royalty after they started dating in 1998, with Jen’s time in ‘Friends’ and Brad’s recent Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win seeing them everywhere we looked. Amazingly, the pair actually met four years earlier, but things never took off until their managers set the couple up on a blind date in 1998.

Jennifer Aniston later admitted she started falling in love during their first date

Being in Hollywood at the same time - and being so beloved around the world - meant it was almost written in the stars that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt would cross paths. However, that wasn't the reason that Jen fell for her future husband. Instead, the actress admitted that things were immediately deeper from the moment they met.

Talking to Rolling Stone in 2001, Jen admitted Brad was "just this sweet guy from Missouri" and "A normal guy." Apparently, his humble persona, teamed with how "he just disarms you immediately," was enough to see the actress start falling in love from date one. Jen even told Diane Sawyer it "was weird" because it “was a really easy evening.”

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston wasted no time in getting engaged

Sometimes, people just know that someone is the one, and that was seemingly the case for Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. The pair first got together in 1998, but it wasn’t until September 1999 that they made their red carpet debut. Here, the couple truly were the talk of the town at the Emmys, but that was just the start.

By November 1999, Brad was down on one knee. The pair were at New York City’s Beacon Theater enjoying a Sting concert when they took to the stage to show off the giant rock on Jen’s finger. Apparently, Brad had been working with Silvia Damiani, an Italian jewelry designer, for seven months to create the perfect engagement ring.

The couple walked down the aisle two years after they started dating

While some celebrities prefer something on the smaller side, others are willing to go all out to bring their big day to life. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston certainly had the money to splash out on their wedding - and that’s precisely what they did. In fact, some wedding planners estimate it could have cost as much as $1 million.

All in all, there were four bands, 50,000 flowers, a 13-minute fireworks display, and 200 of the pair’s family, friends, and co-stars to enjoy everything the Malibu, California ceremony had to offer. The couple even shared heartfelt vows during the ceremony, with Jen promising to always be the one to make Brad’s “favorite banana milkshake.”

Brad Pitt made headlines when he guest-starred in Friends

Just one year after they walked the red carpet for the first time as a pair, Brad and Jen were back at the 2000 Emmys, but this time, making their debut as a married couple. What happens when you’re both at the peak of your careers and now married? You make a guest appearance in your spouse’s show, of course.

Brad Pitt did just that in November 2001 when he appeared in season eight of ‘Friends’ as Will Colbert, president of the “I Hate Rachel Green Club.” It marked a comical way for the couple to first act alongside one another, with Jen later admitting that Brad was one of her favorite guest stars, adding, “Mr. Pitt was wonderful.”

Together, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston launched their own production company

Plenty of stars have launched side businesses away from their acting career, and it seemed Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt had just the thing to continue their successful time in Hollywood. That came in the form of Plan B Entertainment, a production studio that was officially launched in 2002 with the help of fellow producer Brad Grey.

In 2004, Jen told The Guardian they “didn’t really talk about it” because they “didn’t want to be accused of being actors who have vanity deals.” However, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. The company snowballed and quickly produced massive hits, such as Brad’s 2004 drama ‘Troy’ and 2005’s musical fantasy ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’

Jennifer Aniston was constantly asked about how she felt about Brad Pitt

Before her marriage, Jennifer Aniston had spoken openly about her intense love for people. However, in February 2003, when talking to W Magazine, the actress didn’t agree when the interviewer referred to Brad Pitt as the love of her life. Instead, Jen preferred to call her husband “a big love in my life” and how they “have something special.”

Still, things took a turn the following year when Jen spoke to The Guardian about where they were in their relationship. Here, the actress admitted “It’s time” for them to start a family and how she thought, “you can work with a baby” and “work pregnant.” However, Jen also added she was “truly looking forward to slowing down.”

A few days after they were spotted together, the pair announced they were separating

Sadly, the world was about to learn one of the greatest supercouples of all time was over in January 2005. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were snapped together on New Year’s Eve, but by January 7, they announced they were separating. The couple shared a joint statement through People magazine about everything that was going on.

Here, Brad and Jen admitted they had “decided to formally separate,” and it was “not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media.” Instead, the actors said it was “the result of much thoughtful consideration” and how they wanted to “remain committed and caring friends.” The problem? Not everyone was buying it.

People instantly wondered if Brad Pitt had cheated with Angelina Jolie

By March 2005, Jennifer Aniston was the one filing for a divorce in Los Angeles. Here, it was stated “irreconcilable differences” were to blame for the split, with the actress also asking to restore her name back to Aniston. It took until October 2005 for things to finalize, but that didn’t stop people from speculating about what was really happening.

The action comedy ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith’ hit the big screen in June 2005, with plenty noticing how cozy Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt seemed while promoting the movie. While Brad has long denied that he was ever unfaithful to Jen, it was just a few months after the divorce was filed that the infamous ‘Domestic Bliss’ shoot was released.

Jennifer Aniston was surprisingly open about photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Sadly for Jennifer Aniston, she had no choice but to weather her divorce in the public eye. Maybe that’s why she was so open to Vanity Fair in September 2005 about the split? Here, Jen opened up about the headlines speaking about what was really going on between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, with Jen asking people to “move on.”

The actress added there are “many stages of grief” and how she wished she “weren’t in front of the world.” Even so, when Jen was asked about photos of Brad and Angelina, she replied she had to be strong and laugh, claiming she’s “not defined by this relationship” and the part the media was “making me play in the triangle.”

The actress was subject to a paparazzi storm following her split from Brad Pitt

Being one of the biggest faces in Hollywood meant Jennifer Aniston was more than used to a media storm whenever she left the house. Sadly, things got to a point that the actress couldn’t control when it was announced she was divorcing Brad Pitt, especially as the world wanted to know if Angelina Jolie was involved in the split.

After trying to face things head-on, Jen later admitted to Vanity Fair in 2005 that she had no choice but to rent a bungalow in Malibu and stay there until things calmed down. Apparently, even trying to get groceries became a performance, with Jen often finding her photo next to Brad and Angelina’s under a host of headlines.

Jennifer Aniston retreated from the limelight to cope with her divorce

Getting out of the limelight wasn’t just a chance to get away from the media storm that was happening every time she stepped out of the house; Jennifer Aniston also wanted to get away from headlines she claimed were entirely false. Most of the time, it was talking about Brad Pitt being unfaithful and the signs we supposedly missed.

Jen added to Vanity Fair that staying in Malibu was “an effort to take care of myself and my heart.” However, it wasn’t all bad as the actress claimed, “I love being home” as she had “friends that come over.” Although it was difficult, Jen claims she was “forced to re-discover” herself and “take it to another level.”

The end of her marriage and Friends allowed Jennifer Aniston to start a new chapter

As if the news of her divorce wasn’t enough, Jennifer Aniston was also dealing with the end of ‘Friends’ at the same time. After ten years on our screens, the show came to an end in 2004. While it might have opened the door for new opportunities, the sitcom had been a massive part of Jen’s life for a decade.

It wasn’t until May 2022 that Jen confessed during her time on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ that she ended up talking to a therapist to help her move through all the changes. Thankfully, it wasn’t long before Jen started to look at the situation as an opportunity to “make this a completely new chapter” as everything changed.

Brad Pitt later claimed he remained close with Jennifer Aniston following their split

Losing someone important in our lives can lead to a whole host of emotions, but what about doing it in front of the rest of the world? That can add an entirely new layer of confusion, with plenty of people wanting to know how things were left between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston long after their divorce.

For years, Jen had always been pleasant about her exes, and it seemed Brad felt the same way. In 2007, the actor spoke to V magazine, where he confessed the pair “still maintain a deep friendship.” Still, Brad added that no one knows “how many days you have” and “you need life to be everything you need it to be.”

The actor later hinted that he was becoming “dull” during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston

Six years after the split, things still hadn’t calmed down for Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. The world still wanted to know all the ins and outs of the details, with Brad speaking to Parade in September 2011 about the divorce once more. The problem? Things didn’t seem entirely sweet this time around when the actor started opening up.

Brad stated he “wasn’t living an interesting life” and that his marriage “had something to do with it.” Fans were quick to assume the actor felt his marriage was boring, but apparently, that’s not what he meant. Brad later released a statement claiming Jen “is an incredibly giving, loving and hilarious woman,” but he “was becoming dull to myself.”

Vince Vaughn might have helped bring Jennifer Aniston out of her grief

Coming from a broken home apparently made things even more difficult for Jennifer Aniston to deal with, with her divorce only opening old wounds. However, the actress admitted to Vanity Fair in 2006 that someone was there to help her through: Vince Vaughn. Apparently, she didn’t want the split to “take over and win” in her life.

Rather than become a “bitter, closed-off, angry, skeptical person,” Jen started dating Vince in the summer of 2005. At the time, the two were working on the rom-com ‘The Break-Up’ - a movie about a couple that realizes they are better off apart - with Jen telling Vogue Vince was “lovely and fun” and “I needed that.”

The attention surrounding their relationship might have caused things to end

It seemed working on the movie might have been just the thing Jennifer Aniston needed, especially as she was introduced to Vince Vaughn. Together, they were the new buzz and seemed to put an end to the rumors about what the actress was going to do now Brad Pitt was seemingly moving on with Angelina Jolie.

The problem? Being the first relationship since the divorce meant all attention quickly moved to Jen and Vince’s new romances instead - and it was ultimately their downfall. Eventually, the couple dated for around a year and a half before the media frenzy became too much. Thankfully, Vince later told Parade he has “a real, genuine connection with Jen.”

Jennifer Aniston might have briefly dated model Paul Sculfor

If there’s one thing that seems to be a common theme in Jennifer Aniston’s relationships, it’s that her break-ups appear to be incredibly amicable. The actress announced she was splitting from Vince Vaughn through People magazine, claiming they “continue to be good friends today.” Still, it wasn’t long before new dating rumors began to escalate.

Reports claim that Jen was linked to model Paul Sculfor the following year in 2007, with people stating it was a brief but passionate affair. In June 2007, a source told Metro that Paul “no doubt is the man for her,” adding that Jen “let slip” the model was supposedly better at being intimate than “Brad or Vince.”

Sources claim the couple were at different places in their lives

Just because Pail Sculfor’s name might not have been as recognizable as some of Jennifer Aniston’s other exes doesn’t mean he’s failed to make an impact. Instead, Select Models claims he was “the original male supermodel” and has a “face that’s worth a million dollars.” Apparently, it was enough for the pair to cross paths.

Sadly, if Jen and Paul did date, things didn’t work out. A source speaking to The Sun claimed there “was chemistry,” but that the pair were at different stages in their life, with Jen wanting “to settle down with a reliable man” and Paul “is constantly surrounded by beautiful women.” Eventually, the model went on to briefly date Cameron Diaz.

Things were constantly up and down for Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer

If there’s one person who’s been linked to a host of A-list romances, it’s John Mayer. Jessica Simpson, Cameron Diaz, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry have all been linked to the musician over the years, but it was back in 2008 that John was linked to Jennifer Aniston after the pair met at an Oscars after-party.

Just because things appeared to be good, it wasn’t long before John and Jen were as on and off as Ross and Rachel. After one split, John held an impromptu meeting to say there’s “no lying,” “no cheating,” and “no nothing.” Things were quickly back on again for the 2009 Oscars, but the couple split once more shortly after.

John Mayer admitted losing Jennifer Aniston was one of the hardest things

To many, it seemed as though there was little love lost between Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer, as they were only together for a little over a year before things were over. However, the musician later told Rolling Stone that breaking up with Jen was one of the hardest things he's had to do in his life.

John stated he had "this weird feeling," and he had to "back out of this because it doesn't arc over the horizon." According to the musician, the relationship wasn't "where I see myself for the rest of my life" and wasn't John's "ideal destiny." However, he wanted to make clear he thought Jen was "fantastic," even after the split.

Jennifer Aniston confessed there were no hard feelings between the pair

Just like so many of her previous relationships, it appeared there was no bad blood between Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer when the actress was asked about their time together. John has seemingly made it clear that he was the one who ended things, but that doesn’t seem to have upset the actress in any way.

Instead, Jen told Vogue that she feels “seriously protective” of John and their time together, and the entire thing was “painful.” While no reason was given for the split, Jen did add that she still “deeply, deeply [cares] about him” and that they “talk” and “adore one another.” Thankfully, the feelings appear to be mutual.

Rumors circulated that Jennifer Aniston rekindled a supposed relationship with Gerard Butler

It might not have been the biggest box office hit, but the rom-com ‘The Bounty Hunter’ did give Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston the chance to work alongside one another in 2010. The chemistry between the two lead actors didn’t go unnoticed, with several reports claiming those feelings went much further than the big screen.

Jen was quick to talk about the fun they had together on set, but Us Weekly reports they “laughed off relationship speculation” when asked. Still, the rumors were back in 2020 when the pair were spotted together again. A source told Star Magazine the romance “started slowly,” but neither star has admitted they were together in the first place.

Jennifer Aniston met Justin Theroux in 2008, but they didn’t start dating for three years

It seemed as though things were finally falling back into place for Jennifer Aniston in 2011 as she found a man to settle down with once more. Ben Stiller was the one to introduce the actress to actor-writer Justin Theroux in 2008 while on the set of his action comedy movie ‘Tropic Thunder,’ but things didn’t instantly click.

Instead, Jen told PopSugar she thought Justin “was very dark,” but he turned out to be “the nicest person in the world.” In 2011, while working on the comedy movie ‘Wanderlust,’ Jen and Justin’s paths crossed once more, and sparks instantly began to fly. However, the couple decided to keep their relationship private for the time being.

The couple married in 2015 but separated three years later

By the time the world learned about Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s relationship, it seemed no one was surprised to learn they were engaged in 2012. Three years later, a star-studded wedding - officiated by Jimmy Kimmel - saw them married after the couple pretended to host a backyard birthday party in a bid to keep the media away.

They seemed to be the perfect couple - until February 2018. Their statement through the Associated Press declared “two best friends” had “decided to part ways as a couple.” Jen and Justin had been married for almost three years, but they wanted to keep their split private. Still, it’s believed differing lifestyles were to blame for the divorce.

Justin Theroux has been open about his friendship with Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston told Architectural Digest there was “nowhere else I want to be” when looking around her newly renovated Californian home. However, sources speaking to ET claimed Justin much preferred living in New York City and the freedom it brought. Whatever the case, Justin has been open about how the former couple have remained friends after their divorce.

In fact, he told The New York Times that it was “the most gentle separation” and there “was no animosity.” As if that wasn’t enough, after calling the split “heartbreaking,” Justin added that their friendship got better once they both had time to heal. He even admitted to Esquire that the pair video chat, and he still “[cherishes] our friendship.”

Jennifer Aniston has spoken about needing some time alone following her latest divorce

Going through a divorce can be a lot for many, but what about two? For Jennifer Aniston, the actress admits that she is enjoying the single life and now needs time to be alone before rushing into anything new. That’s despite constant rumors about Jen getting into a relationship with David Schwimmer or her former flame Brad Pitt.

In 2021, Jen admitted to People magazine she’s in “a really peaceful place” before later telling InStyle she’s not bothered by internet dating at all. Instead, the actress told People magazine she wants to stick to the “normal ways of dating” and is more “interested in finding a fantastic partner” than rushing down the aisle for a third time.

That hasn’t stopped rumors about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston rekindling their romance

2019 was a big year for Jennifer Aniston as the actress had her 50th birthday to plan. The twist? Brad Pitt and John Mayer were on the guest list. The following year, rumors hotted up once again when Jen and Brad ran into each other at the SAG Awards, with many wondering if it was the start of something familiar.

It was hot off more news about Brad and Angelina Jolie’s divorce, but it seems nothing came from the meeting. By June 2021, Jenider admitted to Howard Stern that the pair are “buddies, we’re friends.” However, there was something else to add to the mix as the actress admitted they “speak” and “there’s no oddness at all.”

The actress has addressed hurtful pregnancy rumors and her struggles with infertility

If there’s one thing that’s clear about Jennifer Aniston’s love life, it’s that the actress is through with pregnancy rumors and people wondering if she will ever have a family of her own. For years, people have wondered if Jen is pregnant, but she told Allure she “was trying to get pregnant,” yet “It was a challenging road for me.”

In fact, Jen says she tried everything, and all the speculation was “really hard” to hear. The actress also opened up about the “absolute lies” that were stories claiming she chose her career over having children when she split from Brad Pitt. Instead, Jen adds she “just cared about my career” and struggled with the rumors circulating about her.