Jennifer Aniston Reflects on Late Father's Approval as Career Motivation

Jennifer Aniston has shared that her lifelong drive for success in acting was deeply tied to seeking the approval of her late father, actor John Aniston, who passed away in 2022. She revealed in multiple interviews that impressing her dad was both her greatest motivation and biggest heartbreak, as she hoped that achieving success would earn his love as much as she loved him. Despite a difficult and unstable childhood marked by her parents' divorce, Aniston found moments of pride from her father before his death and now feels a closer spiritual connection to him. She reflected on how witnessing unkindness in her early family life inspired her to push joy and positivity in her own life. John Aniston, known for his long-running role on "Days of Our Lives," was a significant influence on her career and personal growth. Jennifer Aniston continues to honor her father's memory while advancing her career, including new projects like the upcoming series "I’m Glad My Mom Died."