People are charmed by Jennifer Aniston’s stunning good looks, but her bright smile hides a complicated past. Her model and actor mother, Nancy Dow, made her feel bad about herself by calling her names.
Dow was very focused on looks, Aniston remembered. “She was critical of my looks.” Self-doubt grew because of all the attention.
The Netflix movie “Dumplin” really hit home because it was about social beauty standards and accepting yourself. Aniston related to Willowdean and wanted her mother to approve of her.
“Dumplin” is about accepting your uniqueness instead of trying to fit in. Aniston’s idea of what is beautiful? “People in my life, the life I lead – and gorgeous hair days.”
Her relationship with Dow stayed tense. After Dow’s stroke in 2011, they stopped talking to each other for a while.
Fans all over the world are inspired by Aniston’s journey to heal. She encourages self-love and acceptance by telling her story.
