"I want my own DNA in a little person": Jennifer Aniston's reason for rejecting adoption is sparking emotional reactions online

Jennifer Aniston's Reason for Rejecting Adoption Sparks Emotional Reactions

Jennifer Aniston revealed her reasoning for never adopting children despite her struggles with infertility in a recent podcast episode.

"God forbid a woman is successful and doesn’t have a child."

The Friends star always wanted children and attempted every option available to conceive her own, but nothing worked. Now age 56, Aniston has accepted that she will remain childless.

Reactions to Aniston's Decision

The fact that she rejected the adoption option didn’t sit well with some adoptees.

"I don’t want to adopt,"
"I want my own DNA in a little person."

Aniston expressed her desire for a biological child, which sparked emotional reactions online.

Podcast Episode

The episode of the podcast “The Armchair Expert” featured Aniston discussing her decision with Dax Shepard.

Author's summary: Jennifer Aniston sparks debate with her reason for not adopting.

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The Daily Dot The Daily Dot — 2025-10-15