Jennifer Aniston isn’t a fan of social media. Despite joining Instagram back in October 2019 and amassing over 40 million followers, the 53-year-old actress confesses that navigating these platforms doesn’t feel comfortable to her. In her own words, “I despise social media. It’s just not my forte.”
Jennifer Aniston is not a fan of social media. Despite creating an Instagram account in October 2019, the 53-year-old actress confesses that using social media is not something she feels comfortable with.
Chiming in: The siren shared her thoughts while being photographed for the latest edition of Allure.
The actress from Friends became a part of Instagram as a marketing strategy, but her original plan didn’t work out and now she finds herself feeling trapped on the platform. In an interview with Allure magazine, she shared, “It’s really difficult for me. I only joined Instagram to promote my new line. Then COVID-19 happened, and we couldn’t launch it. So now I’m just stuck with being on Instagram, which I’m not comfortable with.” Jennifer appreciates the fact that she didn’t grow up with social media in her life.
Torturous Social Media: The actress revealed to Allure magazine that using Instagram feels like torture for her. She originally joined the platform to launch her product line, but the pandemic delayed the launch, leaving her feeling stuck on social media. She shared how social media pressures young girls, emphasizing that she is grateful to have grown up without this added stress. She pointed out that while the internet has positive intentions like connecting people, it can also negatively impact how young girls view themselves, leading to constant comparison and feelings of inadequacy.
However, she has found success in using Instagram to promote The Morning Show. Despite facing hardships, Jennifer Aniston believes that she has evolved and matured as a result of these challenges. The Hollywood actress, who was previously married to actors Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, stated that her late 30s and 40s were particularly difficult but necessary for her growth. She expresses gratitude for those tough times, as they shaped her into the person she is today. Aniston is now more confident and unwavering in her identity, no longer burdened by fear, nervousness, or uncertainty about herself.
How adorable: In addition, she also takes the opportunity to post pictures of her beloved pets on the platform.