shot-button
E-paper E-paper
Home > Entertainment News > Hollywood News > Article > Jennifer Aniston on why she didnt adopt I wanted my own DNA in a little person

Jennifer Aniston on why she didn’t adopt: ‘I wanted my own DNA in a little person’

Updated on: 15 October,2025 08:03 AM IST  |  Los Angeles
IANS |

Jennifer Aniston opened up about her 20-year struggle with fertility and IVF treatments. She explained why she didn’t opt for adoption, saying she wanted her own DNA in a child. Reflecting on her journey, she said she does not regret her choices

Jennifer Aniston on why she didn’t adopt: ‘I wanted my own DNA in a little person’

Jennifer Aniston. Pic/AFP

Listen to this article
Jennifer Aniston on why she didn’t adopt: ‘I wanted my own DNA in a little person’
x
00:00

Actor Jennifer Aniston has revealed why she didn’t turn to adoption during her 20-year struggle to become a mother and said that she wants her own DNA in a little person.

The former Friends star talked about her 20-year battle to start a family. She went on to share that she went through many rounds of unsuccessful IVF treatments.
During an appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast, Aniston said, “When people say, ‘But you can adopt’. I don’t want to adopt. I want my own DNA in a little person. That’s the only way, selfish or not, whatever that is, I’ve wanted it.”


The co-host asked the actor if she’s found “peace” after her fertility struggles and Aniston replied, “It’s so peaceful. But I will say there’s a point where it’s out of my control.”



Aniston acknowledged she has had relationships with men and thought they “would have made some good kids” but she said the thought often passed “within three seconds.”

She went on to add, “It [having kids] just wasn’t in the plan, whatever the plan was. It’s very emotional, especially in the moment when they say ‘that’s it,’ because there is a weird moment when that happens.”

Aniston had earlier spoken out about her IVF struggles back in 2022 when she told a magazine, “My late 30s, 40s, I’d gone through really hard [times], and if it wasn’t for going through that, I would’ve never become who I was meant to be. I was trying to get pregnant. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it. I would’ve given anything if someone had said to me, ‘Freeze your eggs. Do yourself a favour.’ You just don’t think it. So, here I am today. The ship has sailed. But I have zero regrets.”

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

jennifer aniston hollywood news Hollywood News Updates Entertainment News Bollywood Entertainment

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK