Jennifer Aniston has dismissed one of the more bizarre rumors circulating about her personal life, particularly one linking her romantically to former President Barack Obama. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Morning Show actress addressed a tabloid story that claimed she and Obama were "obsessed with each other," causing a rift in his marriage to Michelle Obama.
Kimmel presented Aniston with a magazine cover featuring the headline "The Truth About Jen & Barack," which boldly suggested that Michelle Obama felt "betrayed" by Aniston, as the two were allegedly vying for Barack's attention. The headline and the story, of course, were completely fabricated.
Laughing at the absurdity of the rumor, Aniston, 55, said, "Of all the calls you get from your publicist, where you're just like, 'Oh no, what's it gonna be?' Or the email saying, you know, some cheesy tabloid is gonna make up a story, and then it's that. I was not mad at it."
She then clarified that there was no truth to the speculation, jokingly adding, "I have met him once. I know Michelle more than him." When Kimmel, in his usual playful manner, teased if there was any truth to rumors about her and Michelle Obama, Aniston laughed and replied, "That is not true."
The rumor appeared especially nonsensical as it coincided with Barack and Michelle Obama's 32nd wedding anniversary, a milestone the couple celebrated just last year with loving tributes to each other on social media. "You're brilliant, kind, funny, and beautiful-and I'm lucky to call you mine," Obama wrote in a heartfelt post to his wife on their 31st anniversary, further dispelling the baseless gossip.
Aniston, whose personal life has been under the microscope since her rise to fame, has become accustomed to the tabloid frenzy that often surrounds her. In the past, she has been linked to high-profile figures, including actors Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, both of whom she was married to. Despite the media attention, Aniston has consistently maintained her poise, often brushing off rumors with humor and grace.
During her interview with Kimmel, Aniston shared how she's learned to handle the constant barrage of speculation about her life. Reflecting on how she used to react to tabloid stories, she said, "There was a period where I was hell-bent on saying, 'That's not true, that's not right, that's not fair.' And now I just think you have to let it roll off your back, and you realize, I think everyone knows it's all B.S. and, like, soap opera on paper."
Aniston also touched on other strange rumors that have swirled around her, including whether she indulges in unusual beauty treatments like "salmon sperm facials" (which she confirmed with a laugh), and whether she installed an expensive anti-aging water filter for her dogs (which she denied). Kimmel, known for his offbeat interviews, playfully quizzed her on these topics, adding to the lighthearted nature of the conversation.
While promoting her new picture book Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, which was inspired by her beloved dog Clyde, Aniston revealed that the proceeds from the book will go toward the newly established Clydeo Fund, which benefits animal rescue organizations around the world. Aniston, a longtime advocate for animal welfare, expressed her passion for the project and her love for her dogs, including Lord Chesterfield and Sophie.
