Why Jennifer Aniston Embraces Being “Cute” Over Bombshell, Even with Lingerie Photoshoots in Her Career

During a recent interview with InStyle magazine on their 25th anniversary, Jennifer Aniston revealed that she does not view herself as a sex symbol. The famous actress, known for her iconic role in Friends, has always preferred to maintain a relatable and down-to-earth image. In fact, Jennifer admitted to finding natural, cute, and humorous traits much more appealing than the stereotypical bombshell persona. Despite her widespread notoriety, she does not consider herself to possess a “sexy” aura.

Her take: Jennifer Aniston never thought of herself as a sexy symbol. The 50-year-old Friends vet has always gone for a more girl-next-door vibe she told InStyle magazine for their 25th anniversary

Jennifer Aniston recently shared in an interview with InStyle magazine that she never saw herself as a sex symbol, even though she’s had a successful career in Hollywood. The actress, now 50 years old and famous for her role in Friends, stated that she always strived for a friendly and relatable image similar to that of a girl-next-door.

If you've got it! The siren looked incredible in lace lingerie for a strip scene in the 2013 comedy We're The Millers

Oh my goodness, can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful she looked in We’re The Millers? During the strip scene in the 2013 comedy movie, she rocked some stunning lace lingerie that left us speechless.

Lovely lady: The pinup also wore black lingerie for her 2011 movie Horrible Bosses

The gorgeous Jennifer Aniston made a bold fashion statement when she wore black lingerie in the 2011 film, Horrible Bosses. The talented actress has always been open about her perspective on being considered sexy in the entertainment industry. She mentioned that the definition of sexy is constantly evolving and expanding, which made it a pleasant experience for her to be labeled as such. Despite not attending a “sexy” school or having a banner around her waist, Jennifer believes that everyone has their hot and not-so-hot days. In a recent interview, she reflected on her 1999 InStyle cover shoot where she posed in a sheet with the caption “What’s Sexy Now?” It’s ironic for her to be classified as “sexy” and indicated that she considers Lauren Hutton to be the epitome of sexy. Jennifer has played diverse roles in movies that required her to wear sexy outfits, such as the 2013 comedy We’re The Millers, where she had a famous strip scene. She also fondly looks back at her seven appearances on InStyle covers, describing it as a yearbook-like experience.

90s Jen: The issue was from May 1999 and she was naked, holding a sheet over her chest. At the time Jennifer was on one of TV's biggest hit shows, Friends

Back in the 90s, Jennifer Aniston caused quite a stir when she graced the cover of a certain magazine’s May 1999 edition. The reason? She was captured posing in the buff with just a sheet covering her chest. This was during her peak as one of the beloved cast members on the widely popular sitcom Friends.

But she WAS a bombshell: She looked incredible with Brad Pitt in 2004. She told IS: 'Bombshell wasn’t really my thing. I thought natural, cute, and funny was sexy, you know?'

Back in 2004, when she starred alongside Brad Pitt, the lady in question was deemed a bombshell. However, she did not feel like this label defined her. In an interview with IS, she stated that one’s natural, cute, and humorous traits held more weight in making someone attractive.

Her idea of sexy: Aniston also said: 'It feels ironic to be anointed as “sexy.” I always thought Lauren Hutton was sexy'

Aniston has a unique view on what it means to be sexy that differs from the mainstream. She finds it amusing that people consider her to be “sexy” when she believes that Lauren Hutton embodies true sexiness. Growing up in the entertainment industry was not a breeze for the Along Came Polly star, especially during puberty when everything is already awkward. When Friends premiered in 1994, they had no idea what was coming and were amazed by its success. Recently, Courteney Cox shared an old photo of the cast on Instagram before the show’s premiere. Aniston expressed her gratitude to be part of such a successful series and reminisced about her first magazine cover in 1996. Although it took her a while to feel comfortable in front of the camera, she was proud of the legacy she left with her short, wet-looking hair.

Early days: 'My first cover was in 1996. Being on the cover of a magazine was a big deal for me — it was all so new and exciting. I never dreamed it would actually happen. I remember my hair was short and styled to look wet that day. I’m proud of that hair legacy,' she said

Another one: 'That first shoot was at my house, so that helped. I remember posing and thinking, “God, I’ve got to learn how to do this.” It didn’t come naturally to me because it was so out of my norm. But, boy, was it cool to see the actual magazine and hold it in my hand,' she added

At the start of her professional journey, she reflects on her debut magazine cover shoot back in 1996. It was a remarkable milestone in her life, and she was overjoyed beyond words. She never expected to achieve such a feat. The memory of her hairdo still lingers in her mind; it was sleek, short, and designed to appear damp. She takes immense pride in the hair trends she has established ever since.

Spring lady: Here she is seen in 2012

Red hot here: And in 2015 the star wore red

InStyle absolutely loved her! She was captured in a photo twice, first in 2012 and again in 2015.

Haute stuff: Here she is seen again in 2015

Modern muse: In 2018 she wore all black

Take a look at this stylish woman! We have a picture of her from 2015 and another one from 2018, and she always looks fashionable! Thinking about the 90s fills me with nostalgia. It was a simpler time when the world felt safer, and there wasn’t as much overwhelming information. The world was brighter, and human connections were stronger. I miss the days when Fred Segal on Melrose was still thriving, and I could wear my beautiful orange Maharishi pants with embroidered dragons up the back. Unfortunately, I only have one pair left now. [laughs]
Being on Friends helped me gain confidence because it was a complete exercise in trust. We supported each other, and it was fantastic to have a job that brought pure joy. I deeply miss being around people whom I love and respect immensely. That’s why I’m nostalgic these days, and even small things like hearing about Fred Segal make me go “Aww.” [laughs]
When I look back, I see that I had some amazing outfits, and it’s always fun to be reminded of them. Being documented throughout my life means accepting both good and bad moments. However, the best part of the red carpet is leaving it. The entrance is always stressful, but the exit is like a breath of fresh air.

Her past: 'I started to find my confidence when I was on Friends, for sure. In a way, being on that show was the ultimate trust exercise. There was comfort in numbers there, so we all held each other up. I miss a lot about that time,' she said

While working on Friends, she started to build her self-confidence and belief in herself. The atmosphere was akin to a team-building exercise where everyone backed each other up. The memories of that time bring a smile to her face.

Good one: Her last project, the Netflix movie Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler, was a big hit

During a recent interview, the skilled actress shared insights on how her perspective has changed with time. She spoke about her younger self’s constant pursuit of an unknown objective and contrasted it with her current preference of taking things slow and relishing every moment. Her priority now is to find peace and creative fulfillment in her life through her work. The Morning Show, her latest project, emotionally challenged her and pushed her to explore new depths to do justice to the material. She feels like she has entered a new phase in her life where she is embracing herself and owning her capabilities. In a delightful video with Laura Brown, the editor-in-chief of InStyle, she looked radiant with a deep tan, adding to her natural beauty.

Glow girl! Aniston showed up this week to comment on InStyle's 25-year anniversary she looked as tan as can be

Aniston looked stunning at the InStyle 25th anniversary celebration this week. She was glowing and her tanned complexion was flawless.

Darker: The Murder Mystery star was deeply bronzed as she sat down for a video chat about the fashion monthly in an Instagram post from Laura Brown, the editor-in-chief.

Editor-in-chief Laura Brown recently shared a post on Instagram featuring the lovely Jennifer Aniston. The actress, known for her role in Murder Mystery, looked stunning with a deep bronzed complexion while discussing fashion monthly. In the video, Aniston rocked a relaxed yet chic outfit consisting of a light grey tank top, high-waisted jeans cinched with a brown belt, and multiple necklaces. Her toned arms, accessorized with gold bracelets and a sleek Rolex watch, were on full display as she wore her blonde hair down. Despite being 50 years of age, Aniston appeared remarkably youthful and wrinkle-free.

The Aniston look: Jen had on a light grey tank top showing off sculpted arms and several gold bracelets and a Rolex watch

Jen rocked the iconic Aniston style with a trendy light grey tank top that highlighted her toned arms. Adding to her glam were the gold bracelets and a stylish Rolex watch on her wrist.

C'est chic: The ex-wife of Brad Pitt added high-waisted jeans with a brown belt and several necklaces for a casual chic outfit. Her blonde hair was down and she looked surprisingly wrinkle free for 50

Jennifer Aniston, the ex-wife of Brad Pitt, looked effortlessly stylish in high-rise jeans and multiple necklaces paired with a brown belt. Despite being 50 years old, she appeared wrinkle-free with her blonde hair cascading down her shoulders. During the recent celebration of InStyle magazine’s 25th anniversary, Jennifer made a joke about an old cover story titled “What Is Sexy Now,” which featured her legs, torso, and face on separate pages. The issue was published in May 1999, around the time she was starring in Friends. Jennifer is set to appear in an upcoming Apple series about morning show hosts alongside Reese Witherspoon. Other celebrities who participated in video chats during the anniversary celebration were Julianne Moore, Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, Meg Ryan, Demi Moore, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

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