Jennifer Aniston, who turned 54 on February 11, 2023, celebrated her 54th birthday by sharing a heartfelt throwback photo on Instagram featuring her late parents and her younger self.
The Morning Show star received an outpouring of love from her fans, who adored the sentimental snapshot.
Aniston expressed her gratitude in the caption: “Reflecting on the two incredible people who brought me into this world as I bask in the warmth of a wonderful birthday🎈. Thank you ALL for the lovely birthday wishes. The overwhelming love and support from so many will carry me through this exciting and beautifully unpredictable year ahead. I love you all! ❤️🌸😘🙏🏼♒️”
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The comments section of Jennifer Aniston’s birthday post was flooded with well-wishes from fellow stars and fans.
Kate Hudson left a single heart emoji, while Chelsea Handler wrote, “Happy Birthday, you beautiful tush!!! I’m glad you are surrounded by such love.”
Is Jennifer Aniston Greek or Italian?
Yes, she has both Greek and Italian roots, among other backgrounds. Born to Greek-born actor John Aniston (born Yiannis Anitios Anastasakis) and American actress Nancy Dow, Jennifer has a rich and diverse family background.
Jennifer’s father was friends with the renowned actor Telly Savalas, who also became her godfather. Her mother had a unique heritage, being one-quarter Italian-Arbëreshë (Albanian) and having Scottish and English ancestry; some of her relatives hailed from Canada.
Jennifer Aniston on Aging, Longevity, and Ageism
Jennifer Aniston has spoken about her parents and their impact on her views on aging.
She stated that her mother always maintained a healthy lifestyle and instilled in her the importance of longevity and the privilege of growing old. Aniston sees aging as a positive aspect of life and encourages others to do the same.
“My mother was always so healthy and beautifully fit when I was a kid. I’ve always had that as my foundation,” Aniston told Vogue in June 2021.
What my Mom used to say to me was, “This is about longevity. It’s a privilege to grow old, but we don’t have to grow sick.” It’s just sort of been a theme in my life: to enjoy the age I am and not look at aging as a negative, but as the privilege that it is. We all age!
Aniston has also discussed ageism and the stigma surrounding reaching certain milestone ages, such as 50.
Jennifer Aniston, the beloved actress and Hollywood icon, who is best known for her role as Rachel Green on Friends, turned 54 years old on February 11, 2023 (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
She believes that women should be complimented for looking fabulous, regardless of age, and that we must establish proper etiquette and language around this topic.
“It’s so weird. There’s so much doom around that number,” Aniston said in a 2019 interview with The New York Times. “I’m entering into what I feel is one of the most creatively fulfilling periods of my life … Seriously, I’ve been doing this for 30 years and I feel like it’s just about to really bloom.”
Despite societal pressure to feel negative about aging, Aniston embraces this period of her life and feels it is one of the most creatively fulfilling times in her career.
Jennifer Aniston pulls her hair up at the Giffoni Film Fest held July 23, 2016, in Giffoni Valle Piana, Italy (Credit: WENN)
In July 2016, Jennifer Aniston received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Giffoni Film Fest in Italy.
The event is Italy’s largest youth festival, and each year hundreds of children from around the world are brought in to attend and get up close and personal with some influential celebrities and idols.
Jennifer Aniston looks classy in a black-and-white ruffled polka-dot dress (Credit: WENN)
Jennifer Aniston was visibly moved as she was honored in front of a crowd of curious children who asked her many questions at the event.
The talented Horrible Bosses actress dressed with a stylish grace all her own, like the role model she is.
Jennifer Aniston wears a chic black-and-white dress to the Giffoni Film Festival (Credit: WENN)
She donned a black and white Tibi dress in a playful dotted star print which fell in ruffles along a modest, knee-length diagonal hemline.
The sleeveless number featured a small cutout at her sternum, adding a tasteful amount of playfulness to her otherwise demure ensemble.
Jennifer Aniston poses for the cameras in a Tibi sleeveless black and white polka dot midi dress at the Giffoni Film Festival (Credit: WENN)
The then-47-year-old star accessorized with some shining Jennifer Meyer gold bracelets and hoop earrings. She kept her makeup on the neutral side and wore her locks in an understated — yet elegant — top bun with face-framing side bangs.
Brad Pitt’s ex added a fun pop of color to her outfit with red Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals.
Jennifer Aniston’s feet and foot tattoo in red Gianvito Rossi sandals (Credit: WENN)
These stylish suede sandals feature chic ankle straps with buckle fastenings, toe straps, and about four-inch heels.
If red isn’t your shade, many different versions of these sandals are available on Mytheresa and Farfetch.
Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” Sandals, $790-$1,165