The third time isn't the charm.
After two failed marriages — one to Brad Pitt, the other to Justin Theroux — Jennifer Aniston has given up on marriage.
And you know what? That's perfectly okay. As a mega celeb, the question of marriage — and babies — has long been held over the star's head. And she has every right to be sick of it. In fact, she's become an inspiration for women who don't need to be married to be whole.
Here's why.
“We are complete with or without a mate,” she famously wrote in a personal essay for The Huffington Post.
She wrote about how she's tired of society determining a woman’s worth based on her maternal and marital status.
“Let’s make that decision for ourselves and for the young women in this world who look to us as examples. Let’s make that decision consciously, outside of the tabloid noise."
“We don’t need to be married or mothers to be complete. We get to determine our own ‘happily ever after’ for ourselves.”
The actress doesn't just say this out of nothing. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), she has experience in this area.
“I just want to live an enjoyable life and for us to have fun with one another,” she said in an interview with People, declaring that she has no plans to marry for the third time.
According to her, this partner would preferably be someone outside of the public eye.
“That’s what I’m sort of hoping for,” she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
“Not necessarily someone in the industry itself. That’d be nice.”
Yes, this means you won't find her on a dating app anytime soon.
She takes pristine care of herself, as evident in her morning routine and all the other ways she stays looking so young.
Her personal trainer, Leyon Azubuike, told Women's Health that she trains for an hour and a half per session.
She's also obsessed with yoga and has been a devotee of the practice since 2005. She even credits it for "keeping her limbs lean."
She always comes first. And if you're worried about her being lonely, Jen has amazing friends, both celebs and non-celebs, and some adorable furry pals, like Lord Chesterfield!
Her net worth is estimated at $300 million (talk about a boss!) and she wears many hats. She's a beloved actress, Chief Creative Officer at Vital Proteins, and has launched her own haircare line called LolaVie.
So if you're ever questioning your decision not to marry, look to Jen as your guiding light. She has proven that not all women are the marrying kind — and that's perfectly alright.
