Jennifer Aniston may be one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses, but behind the fame lies a personal history filled with emotional challenges — especially when it comes to family.

For years, Jennifer Aniston had a complicated and distant relationship with her late mother, Nancy Dow. In multiple interviews, Aniston described her upbringing as emotionally cold and critical. Her mother’s sharp words and disapproval left long-lasting emotional scars, leading to years of estrangement between them. They didn’t speak for nearly a decade, and even after reconciling shortly before Nancy’s passing in 2016, the damage had already been done.

Jennifer has since channeled her pain into strength, often speaking about breaking generational patterns and the importance of healing. Still, the shadow of her strained family past serves as a reminder that even the brightest stars carry private burdens — and that fame can’t shield anyone from the pain of complicated family ties.