(Cupventi.com) – Jennifer Aniston has had her fair share of media scrutiny over the years, but a recent tabloid headline took things to a new level. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last week, the “Friends” actress addressed a bizarre rumor that linked her romantically to former U.S. President Barack Obama.
While chatting with Kimmel, Aniston recounted the ridiculousness of the situation. A photograph of her on set had been used out of context in an article published by In Touch Weekly, which bore the attention-grabbing headline: “The Truth About Jen & Barack!” To make matters worse, the accompanying caption claimed: “Michelle betrayed as Aniston steals her husband’s attention.”
Kimmel held up a copy of the magazine, humorously asking Aniston if she had any concerns about these kinds of fabricated stories. Aniston’s reaction was immediate: “Oh s—,” she exclaimed, before laughing and shaking her head. “Of all the calls you get from your publicist, where you’re just like, ‘Oh no, what’s it gonna be?’ And then it’s that. I was not mad at it,” she joked.
The late-night host pressed further, with a grin, asking, “Is there any truth to this?” Without hesitation, Aniston shot down the rumor: “No, that is absolutely untrue,” she affirmed, though she couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. Aniston went on to clarify that she’d only met Barack Obama once, and that she actually knew Michelle Obama better. In typical Kimmel fashion, he teased, “Is there a truth about you and Michelle that we should know?” to which Aniston quickly responded, “That is not true.”
As the conversation continued, Kimmel brought up other wild rumors about the star, leading to a humorous and revealing back-and-forth. Aniston confirmed a few quirky truths, such as having undergone a salmon sperm facial and once being asked for a photo while nude in a sauna. She also travels abroad with a jar of olives. However, she was quick to shut down other rumors, including a claim that she’d installed a $4,000 anti-aging water filter for her dogs and that she holds a black belt in jiu-jitsu.
In a more shocking moment, Kimmel brought up a rumor that Aniston carries around a Ziploc bag filled with her deceased therapist’s ashes. The question left Aniston visibly shocked, especially since Kimmel is a close personal friend. However, with some hesitation, she admitted, “That one’s a little bit true.” She explained that she had attended her therapist’s memorial service, but trailed off, calling it “a long story.”
The conversation then shifted to Aniston’s childhood, where she confirmed that a piece of her artwork had once been displayed in New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). She also shared a lighthearted family memory, recalling how her relatives would ask her to belly dance during Christmas Eve celebrations. “Anytime, not just Christmas Eve! You know the Greeks love any kind of family dinner… I get such anxiety when my friends do that to their children,” she joked, adding that the memory still gave her “inner trauma.”
Through it all, Aniston maintained her characteristic humor, deftly dismissing outrageous rumors while giving audiences a glimpse into her personal life in a fun and candid way.