Aniston criticises 'childless cat ladies' comment

Jennifer Aniston, the beloved actress from the hit TV show Friends, has recently criticized JD Vance, who is running as Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate. Vance made some controversial remarks, calling Democrats 'a bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives. ' Aniston, who does not have children herself, took to Instagram to share a video of Vance's interview from 2021, which has gained a lot of attention since he was chosen as Trump's running mate for the upcoming presidential election. In her post, Aniston expressed her disbelief, stating, 'I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. ' She also shared her hopes for Vance's daughter, wishing that she would be able to have children in the future and not have to rely on IVF, a method that helps many people conceive. Aniston has been open about her own struggles with fertility and her experiences with IVF. Just last month, Vance voted against a proposal that would ensure access to IVF for everyone in the country. In the interview clip, Vance criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for not having biological children, even though she is a stepmother to two children. He claimed that the country is being led by 'childless cat ladies' who are unhappy with their own lives and want to spread that unhappiness to others. He specifically mentioned Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguing that it does not make sense for the country to be governed by people who do not have children and, therefore, do not have a direct stake in its future. The backlash against Vance's comments has been significant. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is a father of twins, responded to Vance's remarks, highlighting the insensitivity of his words. Buttigieg shared that Vance's comments came after he and his husband, Chasten, had faced a heartbreaking setback in their adoption journey. He remarked, 'He couldn’t have known that - but maybe that’s why you shouldn’t be talking about other people’s children. ' Additionally, fans of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who is also childless but has three cats, have expressed their discontent with Vance's comments. A British writer humorously pointed out that it is quite bold for someone seeking votes to insult 'childless cat ladies' when Taylor Swift is a prominent figure in that group. Aniston has previously discussed her own experiences with trying to have children. In a 2022 interview, she expressed her regret that no one had advised her to freeze her eggs when she was younger. She described her journey as 'challenging' and mentioned the various methods she tried, including IVF and drinking Chinese teas. Despite the difficulties she faced, Aniston stated that she has 'zero regrets' about her choices. She wished someone had told her to take the step of freezing her eggs, saying, 'You just don't think it. So here I am today.