Jennifer Aniston Says She Skips The Met Gala Due To Anxiety

Jennifer Aniston may be a renowned actress; however, she experiences fears like everyone else. 

"The Morning Show" star addressed the things that make her anxious, revealing she repeatedly skipped a prestigious event because of her nerves. The confession followed her reflection on the competitive nature of the entertainment industry.

Jennifer Aniston, who refuses to be labeled a Nepo Baby, is the daughter of Greek-born actor John Aniston and actress Nancy Dow. She rose to fame for her role as Rachel Green on the hit sitcom "Friends," earning multiple awards for her performance.

Aniston joined her co-stars from "The Morning Show" in a joint interview as the cover models for Glamour's September issue. During the discussion, the actress was asked about her repeated absences from the Met Gala, sparking a vulnerable response.

The Hollywood veteran confessed that she had been invited to the annual event but never attended due to her nerves. "It overwhelms me. It's the getting ready, the putting on the dress. I'm a 'jeans and flip-flops and tank top' kind of girl," she explained.

"I even get a little anxious about public speaking, especially over the years of having your words twisted and taken out of context. So I find myself almost hall-monitoring myself in a weird way," Aniston continued. She noted her nervousness stemmed from cruel journalism, especially in the past.

According to Aniston, journalism in the past was "gnarly" because reporters wanted to find "something that they can then run forever." Dealing with such tactics used to make her wary of her comments, but not anymore.

"You get to a place in life where none of it really matters at the end of the day," Aniston declared. Her confidence seemed linked to her blossoming Apple TV+ drama series, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Aniston noted that working on the show taught her more about herself and the power women could have in the industry. "I absolutely love producing and being that involved from the ground up in creating something that's really high quality," she raved.

Last month, The Blast shared that Aniston did not identify as a nepo baby despite her parents' mark on the industry. She noted the label did not apply to her situation because she rose to fame through her efforts rather than her parents' influence.

"Listen, I am so grateful. I came from nothing. We were broke. There's no nepo baby here," she stressed in an interview. Aniston's claims matched her late mother's confession in her memoir "From Mother and Daughter to Friends."

Dow noted that their family struggled financially, claiming her ex-husband sometimes found it challenging to pay their mortgage. The Greek-born actor influenced Aniston's career, as she joined the industry seeking his approval.

In June, The Blast reported that Aniston had opened up about the one thing she must fulfill on her career bucket list. "I definitely want to do a Broadway play," she declared in an interview, claiming the right production had yet to find its way to her.

Although Aniston noted she did not have the time to dive into a stage production, she vowed to make her Broadway debut as soon as possible. As stated, she joined the acting scene because of her father, but came to love it as her achievements piled up.

Aniston graduated from New York City's LaGuardia High School and began her career in off-Broadway productions. She debuted with an uncredited role in the 1988 movie "Mac and Me" before landing her first significant role in 1993's "Leprechaun," a horror comedy film.

Aniston's comments came weeks after she and Sandra Bullock addressed their years-long friendship. The Blast covered the story, reporting that they blamed the industry for their delayed relationship because of its competitive environment.

Bullock noted that she and Aniston were from a time when people did not want women to be friends in the entertainment business. Instead, actresses were pitted against each other, and the values of respect and honor for colleagues were nonexistent.

The sensational actresses missed their timing to become pals in the '90s, but finally became close friends in 2010. They met while attending a mutual friend's wedding and spent the night sending drinks and notes to each other, as they were seated on different aisles.

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