Actress Jennifer Aniston, best known for her role in the hit television show “Friends,” has made a name for herself in Hollywood not only as a talented performer, but also as a strong advocate for women’s rights and the idea that motherhood is not the be-all and end-all of a woman’s worth.

Aniston, 51, has been married twice, first to Brad Pitt between 2000 and 2005 and second to “The Leftovers” star Justin Theroux for two years from 2015 to 2017.

However, between these two marriages, Aniston never had any children. While this has not bothered the actress much, the media has been bothered by it.

In 2016, Aniston wrote a piece for HuffPost in which she opened up about how the press had continued to stalk her in a bid to uncover if she was pregnant or not at the time.

She added that this had gone on for years, and that media culture had glamorized motherhood while often making her and several others look incomplete for not having kids.

She stated: “We are complete with or without a mate, with or without a child.”

Two years later, in 2018, Aniston shared similar sentiments, describing the scrutiny about her personal life as cruel and misinformed.

The actress explained that even though she is a celebrity, nobody really knows what happens behind closed doors, and it is often insensitive for the media to speculate.

Aniston spoke about the pressure on women to have kids and added that they are often made to feel like damaged goods if they are not doing what society expects of them.

She noted that she might be one of those women whose purpose is to do many great things but not procreate.

Later that year, Aniston reportedly admitted that the thought of having kids frightened her. She added that while some people are built to be mothers, she was not sure it came naturally to her.

However, now two years later, it appears these sentiments have changed, and Aniston is dealing with her fears and doubts already.

Earlier this year, she opened up about what her future would look like.

The star reportedly admitted that it might include being a mom to some little ones.

While it remains unclear what the future holds for Aniston, there is no doubt that if she ever becomes a mother, she is going to be an amazing one.

Aniston’s statements on motherhood and the pressure placed on women to have children have resonated with many, and she has become a role model for those who choose not to have children or who struggle with the decision.

Her words serve as a reminder that a woman’s worth is not determined by her ability or desire to have children, and that a fulfilling life can be had with or without them.