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Jennifer Aniston recalls life-changing move during childhood with late famous father

The Morning Show star is the daughter of soap royalty


Jennifer Aniston attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.
Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
On 3 October 2023
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Jennifer Aniston opened up in a recent interview with Carine Roitfeld's Fashion Book about her lifestyle, fitness, and love for beauty and tech.

The actress, 54, spoke to the publication about her interest in medicine and innovations in technology and beauty, attributing it to her childhood with father John Aniston.

The veteran soap actor, best known for his starring turn in Days of Our Lives, passed away in November 2022 at the age of 89, and Jennifer revealed how a family move to Greece (the late Aniston was of Greek origin) when she was a child influenced her fascination with the intersection of beauty and science.

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"I've always found it fascinating," she said. "There was a period when my dad went to medical school, when acting slowed down for him, which is why we moved to Greece when I was five or six. So I had a doctor/actor in the house who introduced me to the world of medicine and research." 

She continued: "We would sit and watch medical programs during dinner. Even like micro surgeries – not what you would normally want to watch during suppertime. 

"That's where the interest sparked, and I am always grateful to the science and medical community who advance our knowledge of the human body, our health, and how we can continue to thrive as we age."

Jennifer Aniston and John Aniston during "Picture Perfect" Premiere in New York City, New York in July 1997© Getty Images
Jennifer expanded upon her father's move to Greece influencing her love for medical journals and beauty innovations

The beloved TV and film star also revealed the secrets behind her good looks and fitness regimen, placing all the importance on a healthy lifestyle and diet.

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"I drink a lot of water, move my body daily, try to eat whole, fresh foods, and get as much sleep as I can," Jennifer explained. "That last part is challenging for me, but it's so important. I feel it when I don't get enough rest. 

DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- Pictured: John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis© Getty Images
"We would sit and watch medical programs during dinner. Even like micro surgeries – not what you would normally want to watch during suppertime."

"In addition to all of that, I try to be really mindful about what I let into my head-space. Our world is really going through some challenges, and I know we all care a lot, but sometimes I think it's imperative that we turn off the noise."

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When it came to finding the perfect balance between beauty and sustainable products, Jennifer gushed about her own haircare brand, LolaVie.

jennifer drinking coffee in car © Instagram
Jennifer attributed her health to a regimented lifestyle and diet

She was asked what her favorite part about LolaVie was, and she immediately said: "The team! I've used so many hair care products over the years: some that produce results, but use ingredients I would rather avoid. 

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"Some others that are created with natural ingredients, but don't deliver. From the start, the team at LolaVie shared my commitment to developing a haircare line that is effective using only the best ingredients possible."

Photo shared by Jennifer Aniston on Instagram September 2022, in the shower promoting her brand Lolavie© Instagram
Of LolaVie, she said: "We work tirelessly on the development of each of our products until we get it to a place where we all feel satisfied. We don't launch until it's right."

The Friends star continued: "We work tirelessly on the development of each of our products until we get it to a place where we all feel satisfied. We don't launch until it's right."

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