Jennifer Aniston: 'No Expiration Date' on Talent and Age

JENNIFER ANISTON SPEWS THE TRUTH: "I'M NOT A SELFISH WORKAHOLIC, I JUST NEEDED TO FIND MY OWN TIMING FOR MOTHERHOOD"

In a candid and revealing interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, Jennifer Aniston is speaking out about her personal life, career, and the lies that have been spread about her. The 56-year-old actress is not holding back as she addresses the false narrative that she's a "selfish workaholic" who doesn't want to become a mother.

"I've had a 20-year secret battle with trying to have a baby," Aniston reveals, breaking down in tears. "People didn't know what I was going through, and they just assumed I was too busy or too selfish to want kids." The Friends icon admits that this narrative has been hurtful and affected her deeply.

But now, Aniston is speaking out about the truth behind her decision not to become a mother. "I'm not saying it's impossible," she explains, "but for me, it just wasn't the right time. I've always been focused on my career, but that doesn't mean I didn't want kids." Aniston reveals that she went through IVF and even considered freezing her eggs years ago.

The actress also addresses the rumors surrounding her split from Brad Pitt in 2005. "It's an absolute lie that he left me because I wouldn't give him a child," she states firmly. "I was only 35 at the time, and we were still together." Aniston makes it clear that she was not the reason for their breakup.

In fact, Aniston reveals that Pitt went on to have six children with Angelina Jolie – three adopted and three biological. "It's a whole different story now," she says wryly. "But at the time, I thought we were happy, and I didn't know what was going to happen." The actress admits that it was a painful breakup, but she's moved on.

When asked about her marriage to Justin Theroux in 2015, Aniston is more measured. "We were in love, and we thought we had forever," she says. "But sometimes things just don't work out, and we realized we wanted different things." The couple divorced after three years of marriage.

Aniston's interview with Harper's Bazaar UK is a candid look at her life, career, and the lies that have been spread about her. She's not afraid to speak her mind and set the record straight. "I'm not just an actress; I'm a human being," she says. "And sometimes it takes a while for people to understand that."

As Aniston looks back on her life and career, she's grateful for the wisdom and experiences she's gained. "The societal idea of an expiration date just doesn't exist anymore," she states firmly. "We're here and we're more than half the population... and would any of you schmucks be here if it weren't for us anyway?"

Aniston is proud to be part of a generation of women who are speaking out about their experiences, struggles, and successes. "The wisdom older women have to contribute is quite extraordinary," she says. "And it's one of the areas where we've seen genuine progress in the film world."

The November issue of Harper's Bazaar UK hits newsstands on October 9. Don't miss Aniston's revealing interview – it's a must-read for any fan of the actress or anyone interested in women's empowerment.