Jennifer Aniston was spotted for the first time since the passing of her father, John Aniston, at the age of 89 on Friday. The actress was seen on the set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles sporting an all-black outfit with her honey blonde hair let down. Shooting for the show has been ongoing throughout this autumn with her fellow cast members Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, and the new addition, Jon Hamm. Fans can expect the third season to return to Apple TV+ in 2023.
Jennifer Aniston has made her first public appearance since the passing of her father, John Aniston, at the age of 89. She was dressed in a black turtleneck top and high-waisted slacks with a skirt that fell to one side, completing the outfit with strappy heels, a gold cuff bracelet, hoop earrings, and gold-rimmed beige-tinted aviator sunglasses. Understandably, Jennifer appeared somber and failed to crack a smile. On Instagram, she posted a video clip of young boys dancing and asked her followers whether they were celebrating life on that day. Jennifer is currently filming the third season of The Morning Show, which will wrap up this year.
While on the set of The Morning Show’s third season in Los Angeles, the 53-year-old actress donned an all-black ensemble and left her honey blonde hair down. She will also be promoting Murder Mystery 2 alongside Adam Sandler this December, which is set to release on February 10, 2023. However, sources have revealed that the Friends star has been experiencing heartbreak lately. According to UsWeekly, she is finding it difficult to deal with, but is focusing on the wonderful legacy her father has left behind and providing any assistance she can to Sherry, whom John married in 1984 and shares a son, Alexander, with.
In late September, the actress was spotted on The Morning Show set in New York City with her co-star Reese Witherspoon, before the passing of her father. Her mother, Nancy Dow, had passed away at the age of 79 in 2016. According to an insider, Jennifer’s father adored her and was proud of all her achievements. To commemorate her dad, the actress shared several pictures of them together on Instagram. Despite their difficult past, they had reconciled before his death, and she had been calling him every day during the pandemic.
It hasn’t been a breeze for the Friends alum as a source from the latest issue of UsWeekly revealed that they have been feeling devastated.
In a heartfelt tribute, Jennifer expressed her love for her father, John Anthony Aniston, calling him a beautiful human being. John was primarily recognized for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the popular soap opera Days Of Our Lives, which he played for over thirty years. He was first seen on the show in 1969 as Dr. Eric Richards but left after a year. His portrayal of Victor earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2017 and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jennifer shared that her parents’ divorce in 1999 was the most painful time of her life, before reconciling with her father. Her mother told her the news after she returned from a birthday party.
Saying goodbye can be tough, especially for this person who is currently dealing with it. However, instead of dwelling on the sadness, they are choosing to focus on the positive legacy their father left behind and offering support to someone named Sherry in any way possible. This information was shared by a reliable source back in 2012.
The actress recently posted a series of photos on Instagram in honor of her father, depicting their moments together throughout the years. She also shared a personal story about her childhood where she cried and couldn’t comprehend that her father was gone. For nearly a year, he didn’t contact her until he called out of the blue and invited her to see a show. This led to them spending weekends together, and Jennifer made it her mission to impress him so he wouldn’t leave again. She eventually mustered up the courage to ask him why he left.
Reflecting on the past, Jennifer has opened up about her tumultuous relationship with her parents, particularly her mother Nancy Dow (pictured right). Despite their rocky history, she has come to a place of forgiveness towards them both.
According to Jen’s stepmom, John got married to Sherry Rooney back in 1984 and they have a son named Alexander. Jen’s dad was not good at communicating, which could have been a reason for their strained relationship. However, he did apologize and Jen has forgiven him. She described her father as a shy and humorous gentle giant standing at six feet two inches. In 2020, it was reported that Jen reconciled with her father and even talked to him every day during the pandemic. Despite their rocky past, their relationship has improved over time.
Jennifer has revealed that she has forgiven her parents and family, a significant step considering that she had been estranged from her mother for a long time. She seems to have realized that life is short and wants her relationship with John to be the best it can be. John is thrilled about their reconciliation. In a moving tribute, Jennifer wrote about her father, John Anthony Aniston, who recently passed away in peace and without pain. She expressed her gratitude for having known such a beautiful human being and promised to love him until the end of time, adding a poignant reminder to visit. John had a son, Alexander, with his second wife, Sherry Rooney, whom he met while co-starring on Love of Life.
In the 1990s, there was a strong bond between them and John often accompanied her to various red carpet events. A few years ago, John was asked in an interview about how he would like to be remembered. He took a moment to think before simply answering, “He was a good actor.” Recently, Jennifer expressed her sadness over her father’s passing. She also discussed the struggles of her parents’ divorce and how she was able to forgive both of them later in life. In a recent interview with Allure, Jennifer shared that her mother’s divorce had a significant impact on her. She explained that her mother’s generation did not have access to therapy or other forms of support, so they had to navigate life’s challenges on their own. Despite being estranged from her mother for many years, Jennifer has forgiven both her parents and her family, which is a significant step for her.
In 1995, a picture of him and Jen surfaced where they were seen hanging out together, proving that he was not only her co-star but also her friend. This was during the time when Friends had just become popular.