There’s something about Jennifer Aniston. Decades have passed since she burst onto our screens in ‘Friends,’ yet her glow feels almost unchanged. The Rachel haircut may have defined the ’90s, but it’s Jennifer herself who has stood the test of time.
In her 50s, she is still aging gracefully, stylishly, and in her own way. So how does she do it? Scroll down to crack the code.
Jennifer Aniston: “Youth Is A State Of Mind“
When we usually talk about aging, we discuss skin, hair, or the latest product that promises to turn back the clock, right? Jennifer, however, insists the real work starts from within. Jennifer told Glamour, calling optimism “an eternal fountain of youth,” and it’s easy to see why.
According to Jennifer, youth isn’t tied to age; it’s tied to energy. And, she thinks, staying positive and choosing to love yourself right where you are. That’s the secret ingredient. As she put it, “I think as far as ageing gracefully, I have an eternal fountain of optimism and positivity. Call it youth if you want. But I think it all starts with how we love our bodies and love where we are.”
While society often equates beauty with numbers (or paychecks in Hollywood), our Jen goes the other way around. She believes positivity and optimism can make you look just as radiant as any treatment. When you feel good about yourself, that confidence shows on your face. But that doesn’t mean she’s completely oblivious to reality.
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Ageing brings changes, and she knows that. Yet, rather than seeing those changes as flaws, she embraces them as part of her journey. According to her, if you accept your body and celebrate where you are in life, you stop chasing impossible standards and start enjoying who you’ve become.
Jennifer Aniston Isn’t Apologetic About “The Little Help” With Her Beauty
Even though our golden girl is filled with optimism and body positivity, she doesn’t pretend that positivity alone keeps her looking the diva she is. On the contrary, she’s open about the fact that she gets a little help. And, no, she is not apologetic about it.
Aniston admitted, “I’m not going to say, I don’t get the facials and the lasers and all that good stuff…I mean, I’m maintained. I’m not going to just go down and let these grey hairs take over. So, it’s a matter of perspective, and also knowing that this is our one body. It’s a mindset.”
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Now and then, we have seen celebs act like their glow is effortless and they just woke up like that. But Jen has already cut the crap. She admits that upkeep is part of the process. Yet, instead of treating it as vanity, she sees it as self-care. Unlike others, Aniston believes that natural ageing and beauty treatments can coexist if you have the right perspective.
And what sets her apart from the Hollywood vanity herd is her intention. She doesn’t do these things out of fear or pressure; she does them because they make her feel good. This is where the difference lies. When you maintain yourself out of self-love, it doesn’t get exhausting.
Ageing gracefully doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it shouldn’t have to. Some might feel good embracing every grey hair and wrinkle, while some may find happiness in regular salon visits. And, whichever way you go, you’re beautiful!
